Concept Sketch: Star Trek Enterprise 3D Model Re-Imagined
Work in progress, 3D model of my redesign of the Constitution class heavy cruiser, based on the original, brilliant design by Walter M. Jefferies for the Star Trek TV series.
I approached this re-imagining from the philosophical attitude of practical structural engineering, in much the same way modern naval vessels, such as aircraft carriers, might be constructed.
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I also incorporated some structural design elements of the Galaxy class that I thought were improvements, overall I think the design is more beefy and rugged, suitable for the brutal conditions an exploration platform would no doubt encounter in deep space.
More detail can be seen in my Photobucket Album or see my work process in my Sci-Fi Meshes WIP thread.