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SPACECRAFT DESIGN CONTEST MK II - OFFICIAL RULES

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Mar 24, 2006 welistration link
In a recent spy mission to Sikan Orbital, I uncovered some Axia Tech. Corps plans to develop a piggyback-type ship in the works. The first, a large trading vessal, is not all that unusual except for a small dock in the rear and code named "humpback".

http://welistration.com/vendetta/humpback.jpg

The second, a very small fighter that docks inside the "humpback", is where a lot of the mystery has arised. Code named "Stingray", it is supposedly powered by a pair of new, top-secret engines. The Axia have coupled the propulsion drive with the large weapons port. It is rumored that this has effectively doubled its max speed. The negative aspect of this new technology is there's no way to engage turbo thrust. This with no cargo capacity, makes it a ideal companion for the "humpback".

http://welistration.com/vendetta/stingray.jpg

Under the guise of developing a sophisticated mining team for its Station in the Dau system, it is easy to see that it could double as a attack force against Valent Robotics. More to come...
Mar 27, 2006 johnhawl218 link
Just curious welistration, what program did you create your entries with?
Mar 27, 2006 CrippledPidgeon link
my guess goes to a vector drawing program like Illustrator.

I've got some interesting designs sketched up, but no scanner, and I forgot to bring my LW dongle home so I can't model them for at least a week. But yea, some interesting fighter and non-fighter designs...
Mar 28, 2006 welistration link
Yes indeed on illustrator. I'm a graphic designer/illustrator by trade. I never got into any 3D modeling program. So, I'll have to wing a 3D view in photoshop. WooHoo!
Mar 28, 2006 johnhawl218 link
I really think with your design that you would not have too much trouble trying to recreate that in wings or blender or something else. Perfect opportunity to try out a 3D app!
Mar 29, 2006 CrippledPidgeon link
The Humpback would be the easiest cuz it's pretty much all flat surfaces. Texturing would be pretty important on it, tho.
Mar 29, 2006 Ramrover link
Do I have three ships entered? Do you want more pics of the designs or drawings? John Rambler Designs
Mar 29, 2006 tumblemonster link
I have your pics Ramrover, I'll be posting them this week.
Apr 05, 2006 johnhawl218 link
Soc "this week" has come and gone and now we are on a new week. Planning on posting that stuff for ramrover tumble?

I've got a design I've been messin with, may have something soon(TM) to post myself, would like to see what others are coming up with if anyone is. B)
Apr 05, 2006 tumblemonster link
I am john, just haven't gotten to it yet. You'll have to wait.
Apr 05, 2006 LeChatlier link
/me wonders where the page is that the ships designs are displayed upon.
Apr 05, 2006 lukasn link
I couldn't find any other thread, so i'm posting the pictures here...
The TGP Scoutship is a very fast and agile ship, but it can only fit 1 light weapon, which makes it not very viable in combat. Its main purpose is prospecting.

http://mypage.bluewin.ch/LukasN/bilder/scoutshipcoll.psd

This is a possible render, the texture is al little to shiny for VO, though.
http://mypage.bluewin.ch/LukasN/bilder/blenderrenderss.jpg
This one is edited in Photoshop, yust a little playing around. I added some motion blurr and an engine exhaust.
http://mypage.bluewin.ch/LukasN/bilder/blenderrenderssps.jpg

-Lukas
Apr 06, 2006 lukasn link
My second entry is the Razorblade, a mediom fighter (armor about 8500-9500) with 2 small and one large weapon ports. (for example :)
http://mypage.bluewin.ch/LukasN/bilder/wettbewerb/Razorcollage.jpg

A possible render:
http://mypage.bluewin.ch/LukasN/bilder/wettbewerb/Razorblade.jpg

-Pasq

EDIT: Sry 'bout the bad image quality, but the original render was 3mb and the collage nearly 1mb... :/
Apr 07, 2006 johnhawl218 link
Merely a placeholder for final rendering, just thought I'd put something up to show what I've been working on. Update to come soon(TM).



No plans to make this a model for ingame use, so don't expect it to fit the game specs, just fan art.

:^)
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4/21 - Minor update, still working on it
Apr 07, 2006 lukasn link
Is it possible to post updates to pics i allready posted?
Apr 07, 2006 johnhawl218 link
Just swap out your old image for a new one on whatever server your hosting it from and use the same name. Will update automatically. That is unless you submitted it to Tumble for posting.
Apr 07, 2006 tumblemonster link
Sorry I haven't posted everyone's submissions yet. I'll try to get to it this weekend but I'm getting ready for a seattle trip so I may not get it done for another week.

Nice work everyone so far.
Apr 07, 2006 Astaroth link
Dang john! that is one mean lookin destroyer! Good work
Apr 17, 2006 lukasn link
Is this contest still runnung? Well if yes, here is my third add

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/hoversoft/Space%20and%203D/AD-Collage.jpg
The Assault Drone is a little fighter. The cargo space might be about 2-3cu and it would have 2S and 1L weapon port. The acceleration would be very good, about 200N-230N, the max speed woul be about 200m/s with turbo, without 60-65m/s. The Spin torque would be about 7 Nm and the Turbo energy 55/s
The Hull Strenght woul only be about 6500-7000

Here is a possible render:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i228/hoversoft/Space%20and%203D/AD-Render.png

-Lukas

EDIT: Fixed the links
Apr 17, 2006 tumblemonster link
Heya all, I just got back from my trip. I'll assemble everyones design tonight and put them on a dedicated web page. Entries can be made here, and I will add them to the page.