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hal · 7th April 2012, 03:27 PM

Hey Everyone,

Started work on a ship from the Start Trek Universe today. The design is based off an original concept for the Defiant from the Art of Star Trek. I love the design but though it was more suited to the role of a science vessel or a small scout. I then thought it would be great if it was a ship for the official use of the president and council of the Federation.

First thing I need help on is the name. I prefer the name Federation One but as the military wing of the Federation then maybe I should go with Star Fleet One (like Air Force One). Which one do you guys think?

So far I've spent just over an hour working out the overall shape and proportions. I'm not following the original design to the letter and will be taking several liberties with the details. I see this ship being in service around the the time of the Enterprise C and would only ever operate deep in Federation space. Here's the first renders along with the original concept art.

Cheers

Hal

Pete Paterson · 7th April 2012, 05:12 PM

Nice start.

meugen06 · 8th April 2012, 02:58 AM

Nice.Keep going.

Rigel · 8th April 2012, 07:27 AM

The blocking looks good.

One difference I see is in the pylons where they attach to the nacelles. Yours go under the nacelle whereas in the painting they attach to the side.

hal · 9th April 2012, 03:54 PM

Thanks guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigel

The blocking looks good.

One difference I see is in the pylons where they attach to the nacelles. Yours go under the nacelle whereas in the painting they attach to the side.

The nacelles aren't complete yet. There is a lower, narrower part to them which I haven't modeled yet.

lonewriter · 10th April 2012, 12:15 AM

I like it.

hal · 10th April 2012, 05:10 PM

Thanks Lonewriter

Decided to do a little bit of work on the impulse engines. At the moment I'm picturing two of these set into the housing on the top at the back, though they might work one either side at the back of the saucer. Anyway here is were I am after about 30 min work, not much but should give an idea.

Cheers

Freak · 10th April 2012, 08:09 PM

Love this desgin, it will be intresting to see where you go with it.

Treybor · 10th April 2012, 09:56 PM

Cool! Nice detailing

Afalk · 11th April 2012, 04:12 AM

@hal - this is really looking like a fun project and loving the progress thus far, but your comment son your impulse engine designs made me wonder. Couldn't there be impulse engines on the main body as well as the saucer? After all its a presidential vessel, and surely if there had to be an emergency separation, having a full set of backup impulse engines couldn't hurt. Just a random thought.

Looking forward to the next batch of updates!

7th April 2012, 03:27 PM	#1
hal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Highlands of NY Posts: 418	Star Trek - Presidential Starship Hey Everyone, Started work on a ship from the Start Trek Universe today. The design is based off an original concept for the Defiant from the Art of Star Trek. I love the design but though it was more suited to the role of a science vessel or a small scout. I then thought it would be great if it was a ship for the official use of the president and council of the Federation. First thing I need help on is the name. I prefer the name Federation One but as the military wing of the Federation then maybe I should go with Star Fleet One (like Air Force One). Which one do you guys think? So far I've spent just over an hour working out the overall shape and proportions. I'm not following the original design to the letter and will be taking several liberties with the details. I see this ship being in service around the the time of the Enterprise C and would only ever operate deep in Federation space. Here's the first renders along with the original concept art. Cheers Hal Attached Thumbnails
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7th April 2012, 05:12 PM	#2
Pete Paterson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 327	Nice start.
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8th April 2012, 07:27 AM	#4
Rigel Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (the other one, in Canada) Posts: 17,486	The blocking looks good. One difference I see is in the pylons where they attach to the nacelles. Yours go under the nacelle whereas in the painting they attach to the side.
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10th April 2012, 05:10 PM	#7
hal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Highlands of NY Posts: 418	Thanks Lonewriter Decided to do a little bit of work on the impulse engines. At the moment I'm picturing two of these set into the housing on the top at the back, though they might work one either side at the back of the saucer. Anyway here is were I am after about 30 min work, not much but should give an idea. Cheers Attached Thumbnails
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10th April 2012, 09:56 PM	#9
Treybor Asylum Inmate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 4,330	Cool! Nice detailing
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8th April 2012, 02:58 AM	#3
meugen06 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 195	Nice.Keep going.

10th April 2012, 12:15 AM	#6
lonewriter Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goldthwaite, Texas Posts: 3,341	I like it.

10th April 2012, 08:09 PM	#8
Freak Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 469	Love this desgin, it will be intresting to see where you go with it.

11th April 2012, 04:12 AM	#10
Afalk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland, USA Posts: 868	@hal - this is really looking like a fun project and loving the progress thus far, but your comment son your impulse engine designs made me wonder. Couldn't there be impulse engines on the main body as well as the saucer? After all its a presidential vessel, and surely if there had to be an emergency separation, having a full set of backup impulse engines couldn't hurt. Just a random thought. Looking forward to the next batch of updates!

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