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Re: Idea: Starship Project.
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lugnet.space
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Fri, 11 Apr 2003 05:21:22 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Jeff Szklennik writes:
> In lugnet.space, Allister McLaren writes:
> > Thoughts: Popularity of Moonbase Project
> > desire to build large spaceships, but lack parts/time to complete it
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> > Proposal:
> > Modualrised spaceships. • SNIP
> > Comments and improvements please?
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> > Cheers,
> > Allister
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> > links:
> > dat file - http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/almac/ideas/shipmodule-1.ldr
> > pic - http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/almac/Ideas/shipmodule-1.jpg
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> The idea reminds me of a linear 'generation' ship that was on a Star Trek:
> Voyager episode, though it wouldn't have to be linear, I know. It would be
> interesting to have something like a double or triple spine ship to fit loads
> of modules on --maybe some 'wings' (I know they're not neccessary in space ;) )
> to attach guns, sensors, etc. just to break up the overall form.
The possibilities are mind boggling.
> Should the
> modules be based on the width of a 10" baseplate for the simple reason of not
> having to buy loads of 'regular' .3 high plates? I know I've done & seen
> others use a 2x beam brick to support the edge of studs of a baseplate on one
> row of studs (the baseplate rests on, does not snap on), with a 1x plate on the
> other row of studs on the beam , with a second 2x beam that then snaps on top
> of the edge of the baseplate & regular plate to secure the floor assembly:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Jeff-S/Misc-Ideas/bpltbrck.jpg
Good idea. That would make the standard collar 34 studs wide, and I think an
extra course of bricks in the lower deck to allow for a frame under the
baseplate.
Cheers,
Allister
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 | | Re: Idea: Starship Project.
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| Hi, guys! I'm new to Lugnet, and I don't have much experience with large projects, or complicated projects (well, I'm getting myself into such a project, but I haven't even started building it yet) but I had some thoughts on this, and some humble (...) (24 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) SNIP (...) Voyager episode, though it wouldn't have to be linear, I know. It would be interesting to have something like a double or triple spine ship to fit loads of modules on --maybe some 'wings' (I know they're not neccessary in space ;) ) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.space)
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