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Re: To ladder or turbolift?
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lugnet.space
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Thu, 22 Feb 2001 03:30:01 GMT
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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. Here are
> the specs (currently) of this space ship:
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> * ~100 studs long (mass part of the ship)
> * ~66 studs wide (front 1/2 of the ship is less wide than the back)
> * ~19 bricks (planned) high at the thickest area consisting of 3 levels.
> * Crew of at least 8 probably 10 with room for "non important" people
> (without rotations of crew, if rotation then 15 to 18 crew).
> * Fairly large ship with the standard amenities that should be
> in a ship of this class/size.
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> The ship class and purpose isn't totally defined, but current thoughts are
> towards a scientific/explorer ship.
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> Obviously size of each option is important, so I'm curious for an elevator
> option what some minimal size constraints are that people have built for.
> Playability of an elevator (are there controls on the outside to manipulate
> the elevator or is it just for looks) is also important if this option is
> chosen.
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> A two month old view of the front half of this ship can be found at:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=17862
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> Thanks for your time and input.
>
> -mark
My impression is that your ship will be long, but not tall enough to warrent
an upward/vertical turbolift. Perhaps zero gravity chutes to move
upward/downward would be a good idea. In my opinion, a turbolift would work
well in your design, provided that it travels on a horizontal plane
(aft/fore). That could allow fast access for your small crew to vital
systems, it is harder to run 100 studs than climb/float 19 bricks up :o)
The Temple Of Gloom set has sliding tracks for such a horizontal system, in
case you wanted to know.
Best,
Aaron
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| (...) After reading Mark's post, I was thinking the same thing. Z-chutes can be low-key, yet still visually interesting and have an industrial/spacey look. Actually, Z-chutes can resemble the interdeck ladders used in Star Trek. Here's a link to one (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.space)
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| 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. Here are the specs (currently) of this space ship: * ~100 studs long (mass part of the ship) * ~66 (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.space) !
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