Back in 1998, I drew up a shuttle that was based off of the Akira Class from Star Trek First Contact. At the time, my logic was the Defiant had shuttlepods that were inspired by the design of the Defiant. These were small utilitarian Type 18 shuttlepod and the Chaffee type shuttlepod. The Intrepid Class had the class 2/type 9 shuttle, which looked very much like it was inspired by the sleek design foundation seen with the Intrepid Class ships. The Akira by design was made to be a gunship, and a carrier for other crafts. So it would make sense for such a ship to carry a shuttle that was tank like, capable of landing on different surfaces, and provide cover fire before deploying ground troops. So I designed what I called the Matsu Class ships, named after an aquatic deity and an island. The intention was to name future versions of these ships after Earth islands, like the Danube class ships are named after Earth's big rivers.
Like the Delta Flyer, there are two levels, however both levels have doors as exits. The top one can open if the ship lands on water, and floats like a boat. People can also man a hand held cannon in the top rear platform to provide cover fire for deployed troops. The top rear doors open sideways, while the bottom one opens downward like the ones from a cargo jet, the Delta Flyer, or a the Puddle Jumper from SGA. It should be big enough to deploy a small dune buggy like the Argo. The core of the ship is sheltered by thicker armored hull. At times of peace, the ship can be fitted with a research pod, and underside of the ship can be made to service as a research lab, or cargo bay. Additionally, the cockpit of the ship has large windows for ample view, but they're fractured like the ones on the Delta Flyer so if one is cracked or broken, local shield can be put in place.
Anyway, when I first started working on this, it was a pencil and paper drawing, that was then scanned into the computer and cleaned. Then I colored it with MS paint. A few years later I converted the shape to a 3d mesh. The nacelles were originally a copy of the Akira one, but I've since changed it to be more integrated and sleek. This project is almost more than two decades old, and with school and now work I barely have time to look at it even once a year. I'm wondering if anyone would like to play with the design, provide input, or re-skin the ship. I can make the .obj file available, or send you a version of the .3ds file. I used MilkShape as a 3d program.
Here are some screenshots of the ship:
Like the Delta Flyer, there are two levels, however both levels have doors as exits. The top one can open if the ship lands on water, and floats like a boat. People can also man a hand held cannon in the top rear platform to provide cover fire for deployed troops. The top rear doors open sideways, while the bottom one opens downward like the ones from a cargo jet, the Delta Flyer, or a the Puddle Jumper from SGA. It should be big enough to deploy a small dune buggy like the Argo. The core of the ship is sheltered by thicker armored hull. At times of peace, the ship can be fitted with a research pod, and underside of the ship can be made to service as a research lab, or cargo bay. Additionally, the cockpit of the ship has large windows for ample view, but they're fractured like the ones on the Delta Flyer so if one is cracked or broken, local shield can be put in place.
Anyway, when I first started working on this, it was a pencil and paper drawing, that was then scanned into the computer and cleaned. Then I colored it with MS paint. A few years later I converted the shape to a 3d mesh. The nacelles were originally a copy of the Akira one, but I've since changed it to be more integrated and sleek. This project is almost more than two decades old, and with school and now work I barely have time to look at it even once a year. I'm wondering if anyone would like to play with the design, provide input, or re-skin the ship. I can make the .obj file available, or send you a version of the .3ds file. I used MilkShape as a 3d program.
Here are some screenshots of the ship:
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