TAS Columbus (?)

Discussion in 'Fan Art' started by Wingsley, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. Wingsley

    Wingsley Commodore Commodore

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    I'm wondering if anyone ever tried to draw detailed schematics or 3D models of the shuttlecraft Columbus, as most prominently featured in the TAS outing "The Slaver Weapon":

    http://tas.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=14

    If you look at this ep, it seems that the Columbus is essentially a 23rd-century Runabout.
     
  2. aridas sofia

    aridas sofia Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    Copernicus
     
  3. Wingsley

    Wingsley Commodore Commodore

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    OOOOOOOOPS!

    Copernicus!

    Sorry.
     
  4. Rattrap

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    Take a look here .
     
  5. Outpost4

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    For a schematic, Wingsley, just give Warped9 time. I know he's been fascinated by this shuttle for years.

    Of course, you could always take a stab at it first. :)
     
  6. 137th Gebirg

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    The first one is from the Officer Manual, second from Federation Frontiers, I think?
     
  8. 137th Gebirg

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    ^^^ I believe that is correct, yes.
     
  9. Wingsley

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    Did these schmeatics come with a scale?
     
  10. 137th Gebirg

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    Unfortunately, no. Most don't, especially the ones I find on the web. You could infer from doors and windows an approximate set of dimensions, but that's something I've always tried to stay away from. Too much debate when it comes to the size of some of these things.
     
  11. Griffworks

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    So, you're saying that size doesn't matter, then...? ;)

    Thanks for sharing this stuff with us, Jim, regardless. :)
     
  12. Wingsley

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    I think we found the TOS/TAS/23rd century analogue to the 24th century runabout-type craft from DS9.

    What would James T. Kirk's Starfleet have called such a class of long-range mini-vessel? I don't think "shuttlecraft" would be right for this baby...

    Has anyone ever drawn any designs like this, expanding on them further? The "Officer's Manual" design lacks the front-bumper-mounted dish that Copernicus had in "The Slaver Weapon". The second drawing is closer, though. Like the outboard pods on that second one, BTW. Reminds me of the Eagles from SPACE: 1999, in a surprisingly positive way.
     
  13. 137th Gebirg

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    Size matters to some people, just not to me. :D

    Thank you for the kind words. Always happy to weigh in on ship design discussions. It's always been one of my passions for many years.