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Re: Ship Shape was Re: Asteroid Explorer
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 20 May 2003 22:15:44 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Duane Hess writes:
> 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.
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 curvey designs are still more for looks than for
function. My own sports car looks very aerodynamic, but my previous
econobox made better gas mileage, and the spoiler on my current car looks
nice but in no way provides the reverse-lift-better-roadhandling that
Formula 1 spoilers might offer.
> 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
Indeed. :)
-Galactic Mediator Hendo
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| In lugnet.space, John P. Henderson writes: <snip> (...) For the same reason that they need wings.... :-) (...) 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 (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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