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FollowTheBlu
FollowTheBlu
2 months ago

How large is this awe-inspiring behemoth?

Joe
Joe
1 year ago

Great design, but I just one question. Where does the red framework that the arms are connected to go? Do they fold back into the dock along with the arms?

svetoslav
svetoslav
1 year ago

I’m curious if the secutoÑ€
with its wide wings fits …

TheIcthala
TheIcthala
1 year ago
Reply to  svetoslav

The Novator’s a modular design, meant to be able to dock to many more of itself to be able to service almost any size of ship in the Imperial Navy. So, I guess the correct answer would be: We can make it fit.

Jean-Luc Martel
Jean-Luc Martel
2 years ago

OK so each section of the shipyard is basically and independent mobile dock ship that can connect to others of its kind??? WHAT ARE THE SPECS ON THIS???

Ragnrok
Ragnrok
2 years ago

Wow what an epic project!

thingytest
thingytest
2 years ago

This is amazing.
Professionals study logistics!

Jean-Luc Martel
Jean-Luc Martel
2 years ago
Reply to  thingytest

yes, Thrawn would absolutely approve! this is the kind of ship Cannon SW needs more oof, the unsung but JUST AS IF NOT MORE interesting specialists. watching these behemoths docking with each other would be AMAZING. I would call my dock ship WD 40 as an in-joke.

TheMightOfZeon
TheMightOfZeon
2 years ago

Hank Hill approves!

Colin Podborny
Colin Podborny
2 years ago

For some reason 3Ds Max seems to be able to capture a great Star Wars “feel”. I am making SW ships in Blender, yet it just doesn’t have that particular lighting set. I believe it may be due to different render engines. I wish I could post a photo of the Venator i’m working on, you could give some tips.

Lord Drakkmar
Lord Drakkmar
2 years ago

How are the manipulator arms re-positioned on the framework? Are they on a rail system or do they have to be dismounted and moved manually?

Procursator
Procursator
2 years ago

would these ships have a similar relationship to the Harbor-Class mobile space dock as was the relationship between the isd and arquitens? (meaning they were used in more important locations while the harbor was used in less important locations)

Jean-Luc Martel
Jean-Luc Martel
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

so what is the capacity of each individual ship/section? looks like roughly a single ISD sized ship or maybe an Alliegence class battleship? it looks well-defended, no surprise as the rebels would love to borrow one of these with the ship in tow. can it use hyperdrive or move with the dock scaffold deployed?

wusolja
wusolja
2 years ago

what are those holes in the side and aft of the ship?

CNKD
CNKD
2 years ago

Great job as usual!

I was wondering: Is this just for repairing ships or can it construct new one too?

Immor
Immor
2 years ago

Some tech questions:
– how many modules may be connected to eachother? Any restrictions?
– Can one module construct ssd with time efficient?
– size of the crew?

Immor
Immor
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

Can’t argue about crew estimation:) just some professional deformation with questions:)
What class of hyperdrive it uses? I think second or third, if any.

Jean-Luc Martel
Jean-Luc Martel
2 years ago
Reply to  Immor

not much point in a mobile dockyard without hyperdrive to deploy it to distant systems. I’m guessing it would be a class 3-4 as it probably jumps and sets up shop for a long haul. it would be amusing to see these things making more of themselves.

DogLoversRule
DogLoversRule
10 months ago

Based on what other mobile space docs and space stations have, I’d say a class 3 would be more likely.

CRMcNeill
CRMcNeill
2 years ago

I love the design. My only quibble would be that mounting them tail-to-tail essentially immobilizes them, whereas docking them nose-to-nose would allow them to retain some main drive functionality, sort of like the Field Secured Container Transport.

CRMcNeill
CRMcNeill
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

Okay. I was picturing this either as your version of the Deepdock or as an SWU equivalent of a self-propelled floating drydock.

CRMcNeill
CRMcNeill
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

I always pictured the Deepdock as something along the lines of a single massive unit – with multiple docks attached to the central structure – that was still capable of relocating even with ships in the docks. That ability to stay mobile would be the off-setting advantage to the added expense and complexity when compared to a more conventional stationary shipyard.

Svobomil
Svobomil
2 years ago

Fantastic. Will you make deployment animation?

Chris Bradshaw
Chris Bradshaw
2 years ago

That’s actually a pretty substantial engine bank. How many g do you reckon it could achieve?

Mr.T
Mr.T
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

This is a awesome model. Would a great mobile base. Can you make a imp.escort carrier. I think your model would rock.

laflafa0
laflafa0
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr.T

He already made the ton falk one

Jean-Luc Martel
Jean-Luc Martel
2 years ago
Reply to  Fractalsponge

this really goes well with an idea I had about old Lukrehulk Class ships operating as mobile docks in a similar way. a luckrehulks is perfect for such a function as is. the rings could easily be adapted to dock a variety of ships and the main claw arms would be great for servicing larger ships.

Steve
Steve
2 years ago

Hooooooooooly moly! This is stunning!

JamesMCGR
JamesMCGR
2 years ago

Damn this is awesome.

Road Warrior
Road Warrior
2 years ago

Fantastic work boss..

Galvars
Galvars
2 years ago

One of the most valuable ships in the fleet.