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Need your help...
« on: June 03, 2005, 04:56:33 pm »
To figure out which option to use for the impulse drives for my wip...see pics below (orange is where they would go ;)).
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Re: Need your help...
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2005, 05:14:30 pm »
I would cut trapzoids on the angled surface and use those as thruster ports
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Re: Need your help...
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2005, 05:23:08 pm »
I'll see how that looks. ;)
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Re: Need your help...
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2005, 02:32:17 pm »
Just doing some reading over at EAS, and noticed that the Lancelot and Sirius use the same saucer as per the Sirius' notes.  Just thinking that you can probably solve your issue by following the Sirius' example and place the impulse above the saucer as per the Sirius noting that that makes the Lancelot's image on EAS incorrect.

Another idea I got on the other hand viewing the schematics is an saucer underslung impulse structure blocked by the front view, but is seen on the side view.  Both are more in keeping with the typical Starfleet designs we usually see during this period and later.. usually the impulse engines are on the saucer with the warp engines being on the secondary hull.  That way your saucer can move away if necessary under impulse if you have to boogie away from your overly damaged and ready to explode warp core.  I'll see what I can come up with for you based off your images...
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2005, 05:35:26 pm »
Kewl!! ;D
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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2005, 08:24:26 pm »
All right, maybe something like this...

The upper pics shows the placement from the Sirius onto your mesh..

The lower shows the underslung type idea from the original Lancelot using that bump that wasn't present on the Sirius.  It could be your impulse as well.. but I think the top-mounted idea fits the ship better.
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Re: Need your help...
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2005, 11:13:06 pm »
We have a wiener...er...um...winner. :P ;D

That looks great Alec...I'll have some pics tomorrow. :thumbsup:
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Re: Need your help...
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2005, 11:20:26 pm »
Nicely done Alec !!!

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