That is still an artists rendering, it doesn't look a CGI model. I don't mind the look. Really need to see it in action.
The New USS Discovery....
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That is still an artists rendering, it doesn't look a CGI model. I don't mind the look. Really need to see it in action.
Interesting the final design has changed just slightly from the one I saw. Not drastically mind you. The nacelles are just slightly different
Having seen the final approved design, it leads me to believe that this is the final or near final VFX model, so the nacelles will probably be like this...
Wait...does that one "Klingon Obelisk" design say "islamic outer shell - pearlescent interior shell"? Is there some other definition of "islamic" (as it relates to architectural design maybe)? Kind of like "gothic", but different?
I really think I like the Shenzhou better as a design than the Discovery, even if it may seem a bit more futuristic than early-mid 23rd century. I do like the Discovery, too. And it really looks as if it has a copper Vulcan-like color palette on the hull. Nice aztecking too.
I really think I like the Shenzhou better as a design than the Discovery, even if it may seem a bit more futuristic than early-mid 23rd century. I do like the Discovery, too. And it really looks as if it has a copper Vulcan-like color palette on the hull. Nice aztecking too.
I saw that. Since many Muslims believe(d) that depicting living creatures and/or plants is impermissible, a lot of classical Islamic architecture includes very intricate geometric or swooping, curving designs in both interior and exterior spaces, as well as in art and everyday items. Amazing and very beautiful. The outer "Klingon Obelisk" design reminded me of that, so that might be what the note meant. Just speculation, but it's still a very striking design.
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Makes sense. And agreed, all those concept designs look really good. If the stories are as good as the production values, this could really be a new benchmark in the franchise.
I agree. Looking at the concept art as well as the prop and costume pictures, I'm getting very excited. What I'd really like now is to get a feel for context, how they're going to use all this incredible stuff. But I'm hopeful!
Of course there are sounds in space.We just can't hear them.
Don't be silly, there are no trees
Whoa! I get sick for a whole week, SDCC hits, and Discovery touches down! 
Gotta say, I'm still liking her design - although, I would have preferred the nacelles configured more forward, as per the first version we got, I'm okay with them as they are. The connecting struts between the primary saucer's donuts visually appear to be it's weakest link, and I'm wondering what purpose the cutoffs have, whether these sections of the 'saucer' will detach, rotate/spin, etc... or whether they simply cast a different saucer silhouette to ones we have seen over the years?
Intriguing...
Gotta say, I'm still liking her design - although, I would have preferred the nacelles configured more forward, as per the first version we got, I'm okay with them as they are. The connecting struts between the primary saucer's donuts visually appear to be it's weakest link, and I'm wondering what purpose the cutoffs have, whether these sections of the 'saucer' will detach, rotate/spin, etc... or whether they simply cast a different saucer silhouette to ones we have seen over the years?
Intriguing...
No, you're all wrong. This says it's a ship from something called "Tennessee Honey". So it may not be Discovery after all...
The new nacelles really suck in length and placement. This was a lot better.
There are minor changes. Even from the artwork in the gallery and the poster. Basic form is the same.
Going back to the discussion of the gap/cutouts and the connecting bridges, while I would like to see a couple more connections in total, I think there is a very reasonable explanation on why having only a few bridges isn't as much of a transport problem as some people might be thinking. In any Starfleet ship design, there aren't just hallways or open spaces everywhere, most of the internal space is rooms - large blocks of rooms. So if you needed to get from one "ring" to another walking or via turbolift, you can't just go straight from point A to point B, even in a contiguous saucer. You have to take available corridors. Thus you only need a few main connections between the rings. And the number of connections doesn't need to be big, especially on a 23rd century ship (compared to, say, the Ent-D).
For some reason, I hadn't originally thought of this, so I figured I would point it out for others who might have missed it as well.
For some reason, I hadn't originally thought of this, so I figured I would point it out for others who might have missed it as well.
Kind of using the "hub and spoke" system? I like that. Never thought of that!
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