I've seen the other threads here about building the DY-100 to go with the TOS E, but I wanted to do a version that was more like what such a craft would really have looked like, given the state of real-life spaceflight in the late 90s. In searching for ideas, I found these:
Lots more pics, including schematics, can be found here.
The design is by Paul Davies.
As you can see, this reflects spaceflight developments in our timeline, and the detail, IMHO, is stunning detail - right down to the 3 NERVA nuclear engines.
I won't be reproducing this bolt-for-bolt, but it will be my rough guide. As it seems like Jefferies was positing a converted sub for the main body, I've just ordered a 1/350 Seawolf class submarine kit (the Seawolf, coincidentally, is the exact length of the Botany Bay), and I will continue the build from there. It's been awhile since I've done a complete scratch-build like this, so wish me luck. I'll keep y'all abreast as I work through it.




Lots more pics, including schematics, can be found here.
The design is by Paul Davies.
As you can see, this reflects spaceflight developments in our timeline, and the detail, IMHO, is stunning detail - right down to the 3 NERVA nuclear engines.
I won't be reproducing this bolt-for-bolt, but it will be my rough guide. As it seems like Jefferies was positing a converted sub for the main body, I've just ordered a 1/350 Seawolf class submarine kit (the Seawolf, coincidentally, is the exact length of the Botany Bay), and I will continue the build from there. It's been awhile since I've done a complete scratch-build like this, so wish me luck. I'll keep y'all abreast as I work through it.