[Merlin]

Taranis, It took about 30 minutes to render, The first try took 5 Days, and half way through, ran out of memory ... Changed the camera !

The music is Vangelis, from the movie The Bounty.

Dave, the McQuarrie Arms, as you noted, are from the pre-production drawings, I've tried to put in some McQuarrie look into the model, He was such a great Artist! My favorite in fact !

As far as a use, I have no idea what his thinking was for the use, it just looked so cool, I had to add it ?

For me, It's for, when other large ships, re-supply, as an example, dock with the Galactica. To avoid a potential collision or hard docking, the arms, which can also rotate, grab on to the docking ship when it's close, lock on and then gently guide it into place. ( it's the only thing I could think of, that might make some sense ? )

Last thing, Both of you, I've followed your works, you both do outstanding work, consider me a fan ! : )