Bizarre New Transwarp Ship in '09 SOTL Calendar

[nx1701g]

^ I'm not an expert but I remember seeing a ship (I think it was the Bonaventure) in an episode before.

 

[Clawhammer]

Thanks guys for the comments and thanks Andrew!

The "wing" on top is part of the QSD system that monitors the external conditions of the Slipstream environment. (it also gives minor lift in an atmosphere.) It's a platform for QSD compensation sensors. By keeping them out of the main hull (independent) it's easier to modify and replace parts, even when away from outposts and starbases. Same goes for the pylons, they are not fused to the hull, but are heavy clamped for easy upgrading.

I hope to have some new clayrenders from the backside, when I got my machine up and running again!

- Mark

 

[Probert]

Did anyone happen to notice the submarine like vessel in the background? Our first glimpse at a 24th century sea vessel.

A closer view may now be seen HERE

Andrew-

 

[BolianAuthor]

Very nice.

 

[TheSeeker]

Did anyone happen to notice the submarine like vessel in the background? Our first glimpse at a 24th century sea vessel.

A closer view may now be seen HERE

Andrew-

Vey nice! Very stealth submarine-ish!

 

[Clawhammer]

You can have the luxury sub, I would like to "pilot" that speedboat! Woei!

Here are some clayrenders from different angles:
http://www.ewe-squad.com/rearclay.jpg
http://www.ewe-squad.com/frontclay.jpg
http://www.ewe-squad.com/bottomclay.jpg

 

[nx1701g]

^ That looks really good.

 

[Wingsley]

From this site:

http://trekmovie.com/2008/07/20/a-look-at-the-new-ships-of-the-line-calendar/

"Around the Quadrant in Eighty Days" by Mark Rademaker

http://img.trekmovie.com/images/sotl8.jpg [Embedded image changed to link - do not embed images from other websites, per TrekBBS rules - Ptrope]

Anyone ever seen this starship before? This is the first I've heard of it.

Funny, but the ship looks great even though the image of the actual craft itself looks very TNG/VOY-era. Rather conventional looking for a transwarp ship. It's the transwarp conduit background effect that makes it look extraordinary.

All told though, she is a neat looking little starship. What would she be classified as? Corvette? Long-range shuttle? Super-runabout? Thoughts, anyone?

 

[B.J.]

Pay attention next time!

Oh, and thanks for the additional views, Clawhammer! The ship looks great!

 

[CaptainDonovin]

I gotta say as much as I like the 3D renders, that clay model is friggin cool.

 

[SeerSGB]

You can have the luxury sub, I would like to "pilot" that speedboat! Woei!

Here are some clayrenders from different angles:
http://www.ewe-squad.com/rearclay.jpg
http://www.ewe-squad.com/frontclay.jpg
http://www.ewe-squad.com/bottomclay.jpg

Thanks.

Not seeing a bad angle on that ship yet.

 

[Starlock]

The 2009 Calendar is officially out. Got it right here to look at.