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Re: SV-38 Starfleet Vanguard
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lugnet.space
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Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:37:42 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Theodore Sammis II wrote:
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Well, here’s my entry for the .space P-38 contest:
Say hello to the SV-38 Starfleet Vanguard
And the full folder
after moderation.
The need for an advanced long range scout resulted in the
development of the SV-38. Built from standard Starfleet Voyager components,
the Starfleet Vanguard was configured for speed and range. Though highly
capable of fufilling its role, the SV-38 never saw wide use due to advancing
technology and a diversion of funds to the Space Police to combat the
increasing Blactron menace. This vintage craft was restored by the Vanguard
Project - a non-profit group of former pilots, engineers, and other SV-38
enthusiasts.
Admittedly I’ve been trying to come up with an original idea
for a P-38 based spacecarft since the contest began - the P-38 was my
favorite WWII aircraft since about 4th grade :) Unfortunately no new idea was
forthcoming. Then I noticed my old Starfleet Voyager staring at me on shelf
and started thinking how other members of the community have already entered
some really great Classic Space inspired craft, notably the
PX-38 Thunderclap,
The LL-38 and the
Frost Fighter. The
idea of honoring a Classic design and a ship staring at me begging to be
picked up finally spured me into action.
The deconstruction and re-build
took about two hours and I had to cheat and use some parts off a
6842 Shuttle Craft. Mainly I wanted to
preserve the front end of the 6929 along
with the sensor dishes and engine bits. Also had to make sure to fit in the
exposed computers, wrench, walkie-talkie, and the yellow highlights. Of
course the twin booms meant getting rid of the cargo bay... I was pleasantly
surprised at the result.
PLMKWYT,
TRS
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Ha! Fun stuff. Any semblance of that model brings a welling nostalgic tear to
my trans-green visor.
-G
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) Glad to be of service ;) It was a fun build, but I'll still have to try to come up with something original for the contest... TRS (21 years ago, 20-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| Well, here's my entry for the .space P-38 contest: Say hello to the SV-38 Starfleet Vanguard (URL) And the (URL) full folder> after moderation. The need for an advanced long range scout resulted in the development of the SV-38. Built from standard (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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