Pride of Cucamonga

[Bryan K]

A spaceship design from the book "Galaxy Blues" by Allen Steele. Designed by Allen Steele with an original illustration by Rob Caswell.

Although Alan Steele's website shows that he has also modeled this vehicle, I thought it would be a great exercise for me and, if I do say so myself, I think I can do a better job.

We'll see.

First, the scale and rough sections of the main vehicle. The tiny dot below the vehicle is the woman in SU 8. (what IS her name?)

[Rich O Brien]

Susan, there's pictures of her here somewhere that Csaba posted.

Can you post an image of the ship? I googled 'galaxy blues Steele' but get no image with a ship?

[numbthumb]

Try this: http://grmedia.co.uk/coyote/art.html

[Bryan K]

@numbthumb said:

Try this: http://grmedia.co.uk/coyote/art.html

That's the one. 1st picture, 5th row.

2 problems with accuracy. No diameter dimension, only length and the illustration is an isometric, not perspective. But in this instance, I'm going for exercise and detail.

After I finish this one, I'm going to use it as a basis for another version.

Here's the basic modules:

[Marian]

Better yet, go to the source.
Found the designer on Deviant Art http://arcass.deviantart.com/

[Bryan K]

I have that exact printout on my desk in front of me.

[Bryan K]

Main engine

Some extra detail added. I'll add the nav lights tomorrow.

[tadema]

Looking good Bryan

[Bryan K]

Final detail on the main engine.

Detail close up. Lettering and the small vertical and horizontal bars are EVA anchor points.

Detail on opposite side.

[Bryan K]

Thanks John!

Main fuel tank complete and attached to main engine.

[Dave R]

Cool stuff Bryan.

[Bryan K]

3 modules.

Main Engine
Main Fuel Tank
Service Module

[Bryan K]

Thanks Dave!

Service Module

[numbthumb]

It´s coming along real nice

[Bryan K]

Thanks numb.

[liam887]

Ahh space things, my favourite!

[numbthumb]

@liam887 said:

Ahh space things, my favourite!

Really? I learn something new every day
Keep them coming, guys!

[bupaje]

This is great stuff. Thumbs up.

[Bryan K]

Thanks Burt and Liam.

The hub looks like it's going to take some time. It's hard to tell, but it looks like there is some kind of sliding hatch over the hub's docking collar for the cargo modules. Also, the docking details for the lander/shuttle are non-existent.

The book also calls for a cargo handler on the opposite side of the lander. I have found one done by gmcgavren in the Warehouse and need to figure out how to attach it or give it a "hanger" module of it's own.

It's a very deceptive looking module.

[liam887]

@bryan k said:

Thanks Burt and Liam.

The hub looks like it's going to take some time. It's hard to tell, but it looks like there is some kind of sliding hatch over the hub's docking collar for the cargo modules. Also, the docking details for the lander/shuttle are non-existent.

The book also calls for a cargo handler on the opposite side of the lander. I have found one done by gmcgavren in the Warehouse and need to figure out how to attach it or give it a "hanger" module of it's own.

It's a very deceptive looking module.

well have fun thats the main thing!