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Published: 2012-05-10 08:20:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 2076; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 118
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Description I thought I'd post a simple side view of my spacedock model so that people can get a better feel for its exact size and shape.

This spacedock is meant to look more primitive and jury-rigged than the spacedock seen in the movies. I wanted to give the impression of a building site, and of scaffolding or tower-crane-like structures.

It was originally going to be yellow, since that seems to be a popular colour for construction equipment, but it was too pale. I experimented with various darker shades and finally settled on this orangey-brown colour. I think it looks suitably industrial.

Rendered with POV-Ray 3.6 on Wednesday 9th May 2012.

Picture updated on 16th September 2012 to add watermark.
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Comments: 9

thefirstfleet [2012-05-10 16:40:06 +0000 UTC]

I am amazed at the level of detail. Also, I really like your concept of the trekverse, all this beautiful industrialism.

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Jim197 In reply to thefirstfleet [2012-05-11 06:55:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. My version of the trekverse is a bit prosaic compared to other people's; I like things to look a little less sleek and beautiful and a little more messy and contrived (only a little, mind you). It's nice to know that other people like the result.

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thefirstfleet In reply to Jim197 [2012-05-11 13:55:58 +0000 UTC]

Like it? I love it!

The older Trek novels all depict Trek like your images. Just read, e.g., Best Destiny. You should illustrate that Trekverse!

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Jim197 In reply to thefirstfleet [2012-05-12 17:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Haven't read it, but now I'll know where to look if I run out of ideas. Thanks!

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BasillArt [2012-05-10 15:30:21 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I love the little pods and how they are worked into the framework. And yes, the hue definitely nails that industrial charm.

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Jim197 In reply to BasillArt [2012-05-11 06:58:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I worried that the colour might be a bit too drab and brown, so it's good to know that other people think I got it right

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BasillArt In reply to Jim197 [2012-05-11 13:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Well, certainly not drab, but a nice neutral color is always preferred for such structures (and actually, it goes quite well with your planet ).

Just remember, the ship is always the star!

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Jimlogan1701 [2012-05-10 10:54:27 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work, i see now that it wasn't an extra habitat pod but some sort of shuttlebay. The colour you chose for the scaffolding is also a good choice.

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Jim197 In reply to Jimlogan1701 [2012-05-11 07:02:46 +0000 UTC]

I decided to kill two birds with one stone and made the new pod a combined habitat and shuttlebay. I'm really glad you like the result.

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