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Re: To ladder or turbolift?
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001 23:33:34 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Paul Hanson writes:
> In lugnet.space, Mark Rideout writes:
> > Hey all -
> > I'm seeking input on whether or not my current space craft MOC should use
> > ladders or a turbolift (aka elevator) to go from level to level.
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> Size-wise, your ship is right on the border - it could go either way. I can
> understand your problem.
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> I think it depends on how you think about your ship. In my universe,
> spaceships are rather cramped and utilitarian (think U-boats in outer
> space), which is why I lean towards ladders in my own MOC's.
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> On the other hand, in some universes (think "Star Trek"), ships are spacious
> and comfortable. I this case, a turbolift is in order.
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> The ship in the picture you posted looks more "Trekkish", so I say tubolift.
> Of couse, the decision is your. I've never built an elevator, so I can't
> help you there.
I would agree about the "Trekkish" - as I described in a self-reply to my
post I see the technology age being more "Star Trek".
> If the one picture is any indication, it's going to be an awesome ship -
> regardless of how the crew moves about. I can't wait to see more.
There should be more pictures available after the first of the month (March)
as our next SEALug meeting occurs - I currently do not have a digi-camera to
provide building progress. It has been fun for me though to see this older
picture and look where I'm at now with it.
-Mark
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| (...) Mark, I might suggest trying what I did to control the location and movement of the lift on my most recent capital. This way a 4x4 car will not take much space at all, and can theorectically be placed both in a tight area or in a wide open (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) Size-wise, your ship is right on the border - it could go either way. I can understand your problem. I think it depends on how you think about your ship. In my universe, spaceships are rather cramped and utilitarian (think U-boats in outer (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.space)
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