Big Hopper (Bopper?)
Here is a development of the small shuttle / spec ops / SAR craft I have been working on. This uses the same nose section, engine pods and outer wing panels as the other ship. This craft has a much bigger payload, up to twelve passengers at a pinch, and better access through a rear ramp. Four engines give a better lifting capacity.
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Here are a few more views.
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Here she is hovering, rear door open. All up she is aboutthe same size as a viper, a bit wider and taller, but actually a bit shorter.
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WOW very nice little ship you have here. Is it a small transport shuttle or what.
can't wait for it done. keep up the good work :salute: :thumbsup: |
Hey! That's nice work Smallworld. :thumbsup:
For me, it sorta resembles the shuttles on Space: Above and Beyond with the rotating engines at the edges of the wings. I like the rear ramp and the gun(?) in the nose very much. If you don't mind a suggestion and I'm not trying to nitpick, I did notice a thing or two. Warriors would have to be extra careful egressing from the craft from the rear or they might run into the engine wash from the turbos. On a routine run, it would not be a problem. However, if they were landing in a "Hot LZ", it could be a really big problem. I'm not sure what the solution might be to avoid this one issue. The other is the seating arrangement in the rear area. It kinda looks cumbersome to get in and out. You might consider rotating the seats 90 degrees left and right (respectively) so the backs of each of the seats are against the fuselage. This would facilitate an easier entry and exit from the craft. The seating arrangement would be a similar design used in the Colonial shuttles as well. These are just some thoughts I had that you might find helpful or useful. Please don't take offense. Do keep up the excellent work. I like the concept a great deal. Keep on going. :salute: |
Excellent work ..look like it works too.
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Looks great !!!!
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Pretty neat look. It looks like something from the Aliens universe to me. That could be a lot of fun animating.
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Thanks guys! This ship kind of came about by accident. I started out with a simpler transport, and this evolved as a bigger version with four engines. I now have a set of modules that cam make up about six different ships. They all have the same nose section, there are two rear sections which use the same engine pod, and three mid section "mission pods". I wish I had this as a toy when I was a kid! Here is the "weapons pod" which turnes the basic hopper into a close support ship. The four weapon bays rotate to expose the weapons before launch, and there are a couple of laser cannons underneath.
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I think the hot LZ wouldnt be too much of a problem as the engines would be pointing at the ground when the warriors are getting out, although care would be needed! :D I will probably put bench seats down the side. The seating layout is a bit fluid at the moment. Quote:
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Here are few shots of the Bopper with the weapon pod fitted :D
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Pretty cool concept.
I like the overall design of the ship but am a bit worried about the engines being fixed to those wings. I don't think they'd be able to withstand the thrusting stress. You could have the ship as is but put the engines in the back. Possibly on the side in the rear? Just a thought. :) |
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Best always and keep up the great work. :thumbsup: :salute: |
Here is the family shot everything so far.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...um/combo1s.jpg Thanks for the link Steve, I vaguely remember the show now that I see the pics. I like the Hammerhead, looks cool. Quote:
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