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Ship Shape was Re: Asteroid Explorer
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 20 May 2003 21:54:42 GMT
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In lugnet.space, John P. Henderson writes:
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> But this conversation brings in another point. I have been wondering why it
> seems so important to us that ships be streamlined or have rounded corners.
For the same reason that they need wings.... :-)
> Sure it looks nice from an artistic POV, but if a vessel is designed to
> traverse space it really should not matter what shape it is (unless it is
> also intended to be used as a lander on atmospheric planets). I think it
> might also be influenced by the culture of the ship-builders. If the
> builders have enough money, they might make the extra effort to make their
> ship look nice. But generally, IRL, spaceships are expensive and function
> is more important than form. So, I would think that boxy, squarish, or even
> downright ugly spaceships might be commonplace in a Sci Fi universe.
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> What are your thoughts?
Form typically follows function in my mind. At least in real life. We are
used to seeing sleek flowing designs on the screen and in print representing
futuristic technological evolution. Curves are cool. The earlier automobiles
(20's - 30') were quite curved, as are todays. The difference is where the
curves are place. Back then the curves were placed where they looked good.
Today the curves are placed more for aerodynamics.... and where they look good.
I think it would be neat to see some MOCs with a technic axle frame
surrounding the sealed, critical living quarters. Propulsion units may, or
may not be covered depending on the likelyhood of possible stray matter
impacting the equipment. Think Apollo moon landing. That equipment was all
business with no frills.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/diagrams/apollo.html
-Duane
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> -The Galactic Mediator
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| (...) Although I agree with the assessment on futuristic designs, I would argue that autos from 1900 to 1950 were curvey because they emulated the horse carriages that they evolved from (with curvey wheel-wells and running boards). And today's (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) Despite the color mixes, I do like your ship concepts, Zak (and if anything the color mixes make for an interesting style. Perhaps your faction builds ships of whatever space-stuff they can find?) But this conversation brings in another point. (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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