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Re: Space Cargo Container Standard?
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lugnet.space, lugnet.trains
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Thu, 25 Mar 2004 18:42:37 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Jeff Findley wrote:
> As for the length, Moonbase Modules are 48x48 studs. If you choose to make them
> 16 studs long, three containers in length is exactly the length of a Moonbase
> Module. This allows containers to be used as expansion modules on a moonbase.
> It's also exactly twice the standard width of the Moonbase Corridor, which will
> make the containers the same width vs. length ratio as the classic 2x4 brick.
> What do others think about a standard length?
I'd say standard dimensions are a requirement! I'd also say we include a short
and long version of the containers, much like trains (or real-life intermodal)
does. the containers I used (I think) are 8 studs long, so this could be the
short version. 16 sounds about right for the long version.
I'm not sold either way on 6 wide vs. 8 wide. I've actually cross-posted to
.trains, since that group will know much about the pros/cons. I think 6 is
actually a bit better for making sharp turns, which on Moonbase may be very
important.
Jake
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Jake McKee
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| Even though I rarely start threads on Lugnet, I thought this topic is ripe for discussion. We've seen from the recent thread, (URL) gives space a whirl, that there seems to be some interest in a Space Cargo Container Standard. Drawing on the above (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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