Starliner peek

Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, December 26, 2009 1:28 PM

I really need to dust this one off and finish it. Embarrassed

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, November 13, 2005 6:59 PM

No I am not. I'll lease the masters so somebody else can market the finished kit.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7, 2005 6:11 PM

Looks cool...you taking pre-orders?
Brian

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 17, 2005 4:09 PM

In general I think we are on the same page. I want markings for a commercial liner(Risa Starlines?), a Federation One, and a Vulcan ship(diplomatic or science vessel?). The one ship of the three that I want to build is the Federation One. I've seen several ships like this but they were for the most part light or unarmed Starfleet military ships. I like this ship as a F1 for two reasons. The first is that it is a non-combat vessel. The second reason is that it is from a UFP member world besides Earth.

I've made great progress today! I have the rest of the hull shaped and I've cut out the pieces for the dorsal spine.

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roadkill_275

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September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, July 17, 2005 6:54 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody

I'll more than likely be staying away from markings of real world companies for the starliner. I do like the idea of a Starfleet marked vessel, maybe a science vessel or a troop carrier? I've been busy sculpting the bottom tonight. It's going pretty good.

I was just using those as an example. There are also the Tourist companies that would love a ship like that. Militarily you have cargo, training, covert operations (ala the CIAs Air America) VIP transport and supply ship. Then there are the rich idiots who view something like this as a status symbol (my RV is bigger than yours).

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maxx1969

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From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, July 17, 2005 5:05 AM

That would make for one cool troop carrier. I look forward to more pics Woody.

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 17, 2005 2:58 AM

I'll more than likely be staying away from markings of real world companies for the starliner. I do like the idea of a Starfleet marked vessel, maybe a science vessel or a troop carrier? I've been busy sculpting the bottom tonight. It's going pretty good.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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roadkill_275

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From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, July 16, 2005 9:14 AM

Looks good Woody. Don't forget about the "short haul" cargo guys. Depending on your time frame, she could've been used by your typical fly-by-night cargo outfits. That opens a whole new arena as far as marking goes. Something along the lines of Flying Tigers, UPS or FedEx would give even more options (and sales of the ship). And don't forget that the military has a fondness for "off the shelf" hardware as well. The possibilities here are endless!! Let me know when you get production started, and, depending on price, I could probably use a few of these.

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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modelnut

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Posted by modelnut on Friday, July 15, 2005 12:03 PM

Very cool!

Might have to start a "Woody" shelf...

-Leelan

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Griffworks

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June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 9:39 AM

Lookin' good, fellas! Both the drawings and the model itself. Not sure if I'll get one or not at this time, but might just to be a completist. Not that I don't like the design, just that I'm staring the whole "Not Enough Display Space" issue in the face....

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 5:38 AM

It's about 290m long. She looks good in Vulcan red. Cool [8D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:01 PM

Woody: I traced the schematics you sent in my drawing program. Here's a quick test shot in Vulcan Red.

Designing liveries for this ship is a bit challenging since it's not quite built like a regular airliner. The multiple windows will put "holes" in any logo or legend placed on the relatively small nose (which is also very curvy). Also, the wings can't be treated like airliner wings (i.e., ignored) because they are very thick and wide. The nacelle panels can be treated like an airliner tail, however.

Edit: Woody, what's the "actual" size of this ship?

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 6:23 PM

Hey John, It does have an organic, almost aquatic, look to it.

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LemonJello

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Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 6:53 AM

Very nice design, Woody. I like how it's not the saucer-and-nacelles of the Federation designs. Much more elegant and organic...definitely a good idea for a interplanetary passenger liner or diplomatic ship. Thanks for the peek, and I'll be looking forward to any updates as they come.

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:59 PM

It's too soon to say. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:23 PM

Any idea as to when,and how much?

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:17 PM

That is the plan. Wink [;)]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:14 PM

Very Nice,do you plan on making a kit from it?

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:06 PM

I sure do. Expect an email.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 8:39 PM

Woody, do you have a top-view schematic for that ship?

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:58 PM

I've got Galen's original side view, so I'll trace it and work up some liveries.

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Woody

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December 2002
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Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 5:45 PM

I recognized the critter and I remember the episode. Although a Vulcan design, I see it in wide use amoung Federation members. I would like to see how your designs look adapted to the Vulcan starliner.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:29 PM

That's a sea serpent from an episode of the Animated Star Trek. I added a bit of alien script and some Chinese. I don't think it would be appropriate for the Vulcans, though!

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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:28 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody
Sweet! I like all these but this one is my favorite.

That one caught my eye. That would look so cool! Cool [8D]

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 9:40 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Masao

As I mentioned before, I can help you out with markings. There are a lot of possibilities. You can go the modern "Euro white" route, a retro cheat-line look, or something with a lot of body color.

Sweet! I like all these but this one is my favorite.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 7:58 PM

As I mentioned before, I can help you out with markings. There are a lot of possibilities. You can go the modern "Euro white" route, a retro cheat-line look, or something with a lot of body color.

Here's an old Pan-Am livery

These three were designs by some pro and amateur livery designers I modified by for my own ships.

These are some of my own designs:

Edited to add credits to livery designs!

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:57 PM

I managed to get the semi-annular warp engines roughed out. I hope to have something photo worthy in a couple days. Wink [;)]

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Woody

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Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:35 PM

Thanks Guys. The markings are the way the designer placed them. I doubt I'll try to get Singapore Airlines on the kit decal sheet. I was thinking about markings for a "Federation One" type ship, a starliner in the era between TMP & TNG, and perhaps a Vulcan diplomatic vessel. What do you think? Anyone have ideas for the commercial starliner? I was thinking maybe Risa registry? If anyone has CG skills and would like to take a crack at ship markings, I'd like to see them. Wink [;)]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones