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CL53A Tsukimiya
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"Colonial merchantman"
About this creation
The Tsukimiya is what I call a "colonial merchantman", a fusion of old and new technologies. She was built from scrap parts by colonists on CL53A for the transport of general goods, capable of carrying 16 standard sized containers. A steam - electric drive train runs repulsor lifts and the propulsion system, a pair of contra rotating propellors driven by an eletric engine.

The Tsukimiya is built to be compatible with the MASS system, and is indeed capable of carrying 16 4 x 8 x 4 containers (The standard sized ones all the train people use).

An old 9v motor is permanently connected to the "steam" engine, immitating the continuous running of a steam engine to drive repulsor lifts and electrical systems. A clutch engages the propellors connected to the "electric" engine.

The ship also has retractable landing gear.

EDIT: Apparently people don't understand that this is an atmospheric vehicle, not a space-faring one. Hence it is categorized under "land craft". Propellors are thus a viable form of propulsion.



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   Your good old fashion up and sideways view.



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   The "steam" engine.



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   Space for 16 standard sized containers.



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   Cab and dual boilers.



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   Ship broken up into its MASS components.



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   Landing gear retracted.



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   Landing gear extended.



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   A hatch.



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   Inside the hull.



Comments

 I like it 
  October 17, 2006
yes, i'm a bit sceptical of the props too, but beyond that, your model is quite nice.
 I like it 
  October 17, 2006
I think the cockpit/bridge looks fine but there is little point of propellors in space, as there is no air for them to cut through
 I like it 
  October 16, 2006
This definitely has a lot of potential. It was built off of a great idea...however: I'd suggest on getting some good old fashioned eninges instead of propellors. It just doesn't fit with the moc. The "Amtrack" theme is nice, but the cockpit is a bit too high and towery. Good job so far!
 
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