Small Long range fighter
Description
This will be small fighter type space craft with a living space.
I have classified three classes of star fighters throughout movies and video games. They would be short range fighters, what I will refer to as strike fighters, and long range fighters.
Short range fighters have no FTL drives (hyper drive, warp drive, etc.), and instead rely on bigger ships to get from place to place, example would be a tie fighter. Then you have strike fighters which have a FTL drive but no living space, usually just a pilot seat, like an X-Wing. And then there is the long range fighter, which has a FTL drive and at least a modest living space; bed, food, water, and lavatory. I have seen some games start to introduce these such as Star Citizen or Elite: Dangerous. And I wanted to make something that would fit in with that idea.
Interior Description
I wanted to go for more of a functional idea, using collapsible or hidden utilities, such as a collapsible or multipurpose food station. Or a bed that double as a lounging bench that can be stowed against the wall.
Exterior Description
I wanted to go with a sleek design that would be believable to go into atmospheric conditions, like landing on a planet. So some control surfaces will probably be included. Maybe have them be deploy able.
Small ship Prop List
Interior
Hide able futon/bench
Multi shifting food station
Toilet
Shower
Flight chair/ pilot seat
Console
Lights
Exit hatch
Exterior
Landing gear
Ramp/Ladder
Weapons (with some movement)
Viewing glass
Hull
Directional thrusters
Main thrusters
Atmospheric control surfaces
This will be small fighter type space craft with a living space.
I have classified three classes of star fighters throughout movies and video games. They would be short range fighters, what I will refer to as strike fighters, and long range fighters.
Short range fighters have no FTL drives (hyper drive, warp drive, etc.), and instead rely on bigger ships to get from place to place, example would be a tie fighter. Then you have strike fighters which have a FTL drive but no living space, usually just a pilot seat, like an X-Wing. And then there is the long range fighter, which has a FTL drive and at least a modest living space; bed, food, water, and lavatory. I have seen some games start to introduce these such as Star Citizen or Elite: Dangerous. And I wanted to make something that would fit in with that idea.
Interior Description
I wanted to go for more of a functional idea, using collapsible or hidden utilities, such as a collapsible or multipurpose food station. Or a bed that double as a lounging bench that can be stowed against the wall.
Exterior Description
I wanted to go with a sleek design that would be believable to go into atmospheric conditions, like landing on a planet. So some control surfaces will probably be included. Maybe have them be deploy able.
Small ship Prop List
Interior
Hide able futon/bench
Multi shifting food station
Toilet
Shower
Flight chair/ pilot seat
Console
Lights
Exit hatch
Exterior
Landing gear
Ramp/Ladder
Weapons (with some movement)
Viewing glass
Hull
Directional thrusters
Main thrusters
Atmospheric control surfaces
Replies
If you want to make a retro 16color style ship, then just ignore my pic.:)
Keep it up!:)
also updates will be more frequent for a little while.
Personally I'm a big fan of space crafts, and i also love to model in maya
keep up your work i really appreciate it!
airlock, cargo ramp
as well as my thoughts for an atmospheric intake
my engine idea was similar to what firefly did, as in when the ship is in atmosphere it barely uses any fuel.
and the ramp
a revised turret housing
reverse/retros thruster
and missile with wing housing.
new intake/retros thruster
Maneuvering thrusters
and main thrusters, inspired by stealth fighter design
and the landing gear
i am in the process of cleaning it up
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll36/Snerf21/Small%20Spacecraft/Under_zpsb7c3n704.jpeg