Works for me, at least conceptually.
How well that works in execution might be another matter.
How well that works in execution might be another matter.
Deck Plans V: The Not-So-Final Go Around
- Thread starter Captain Robert April
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I'm forced to revise my personal mandate in the approach to these plans.
As Shaw has pointed out, Matt Jefferies didn't seem to feel the least bit constrained by the final model as built when doing his drawings, as evidenced by his everchanging interior layouts and exterior contours, so "doing them the way MJ would" means a pretty weird looking ship that may or may not bear close resemblence to what we saw on screen.
Truth be told, Roddenberry didn't seem all that worried on that front, either, so "doin' 'em like GR would" is out, too.
So, when it all boils down, I'm left with a much simpler modus operandi: Take what was onscreen and fit it inside that hull in such a way that it works, makes sense, and lines up with the onscreen portrayal as closely as humanly possible. Consider how this matter was dealt with previously, but don't feel constrained by it.
If I must attach some names to it, it's "do it in such a way that Gene Roddenberry and Matt Jefferies would approve."
That should cut down on the mind reading and spirit channeling requirements.
As Shaw has pointed out, Matt Jefferies didn't seem to feel the least bit constrained by the final model as built when doing his drawings, as evidenced by his everchanging interior layouts and exterior contours, so "doing them the way MJ would" means a pretty weird looking ship that may or may not bear close resemblence to what we saw on screen.
Truth be told, Roddenberry didn't seem all that worried on that front, either, so "doin' 'em like GR would" is out, too.
So, when it all boils down, I'm left with a much simpler modus operandi: Take what was onscreen and fit it inside that hull in such a way that it works, makes sense, and lines up with the onscreen portrayal as closely as humanly possible. Consider how this matter was dealt with previously, but don't feel constrained by it.
If I must attach some names to it, it's "do it in such a way that Gene Roddenberry and Matt Jefferies would approve."
That should cut down on the mind reading and spirit channeling requirements.
^ Sounds very reasonable.
I think I need to move the corridor doors to the hangar deck.
KirkTrekModeler
Commander
Wow, CRA, you're still working on this? Jeez, you had just started this project when I left five years ago. Talk about sticking with a project!
Carry on.
Carry on.
The hangar deck entrance will have to wait. The plasma transfer conduits will have to be rearranged slightly to get that entrance to work, and that's not something I want to tackle at the moment.
As for the crew quarters, here's what I've got to work with, from Matt Jefferies' set drawings:
Standard arrangement, with a minimum of clutter.
If anyone can make out those callouts, please speak up.
The arrangement of Yeoman Rand's quarters is rather interesting. At least it shows that those cabins can be rearranged in any number of ways.
And what is probably going to be the most useful picture...
Completely empty!
Should be fun when putting in the bunk beds.
As for the crew quarters, here's what I've got to work with, from Matt Jefferies' set drawings:
Standard arrangement, with a minimum of clutter.
If anyone can make out those callouts, please speak up.
The arrangement of Yeoman Rand's quarters is rather interesting. At least it shows that those cabins can be rearranged in any number of ways.
And what is probably going to be the most useful picture...
Completely empty!
Should be fun when putting in the bunk beds.
I think the "Floors to" one says "Floors to be carpeted", but I'm pretty sure that info doesn't apply to deckplans.
Got 'em from Shaw, actually, but for the most part, it's stuff that's been around for a while now, in various forms.
Lemme know where I can email it.
KirkTrekModeler
Commander
CRA, would you be willing to share those with me? I know someone who's putting together a series of set models, like the bridge model and this may be beneficial to them as well.
Check yer email. 
KirkTrekModeler
Commander
Thank you, thank you very much. :thumbsup:
Captain Robert April said:
Check yer email.
I think I'm now at the point where I need to determine an exact scale for this bad boy, so I can properly match up the interiors with the exteriors.
I might just have to resize that Sickbay and transporter room all over again.
I might just have to resize that Sickbay and transporter room all over again.
Looking forward to anything new.
KirkTrekModeler
Commander
Same here.
