Topic: "Hopper" Request (Read 1070 times)

Darkseid · « **on:** April 20, 2006, 09:36:36 pm »

Remember in the DS9 episode "...Nor the Battle to the Strong" when a Federation Colony is under constant bombardment from Klingon mortors? In the episode when Jake comes across that wounded Marine, the Marine mentions somthing about a "Hopper" and if his men had gotton to it safely. I assume a Hopper is somthing like a troop transport much like a Helicopter of today. Anybody ever think of what a Federation Helicopter Gunship/Dropship would look like? It would be neat to see what some people come up with.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:04:44 pm »

I think it would look like the Argo shuttle. If it's big enough to hold a Fed Hummer it would be perfect for Marines plus it has a remote control.

F9th0mega · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2006, 10:09:15 pm »

im thinking more of an extended runabout converted for atmospheric flight, basically thrusters only to be deployed from low orbit

Darkseid · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2006, 11:11:08 pm »

How about somthing like these?

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:03:33 am »

Cool design but judging by the size of the rear docking ring it's rather small.

Jaeih t`Radaik · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2006, 05:39:00 am »

I like it. Go for it, I'd want that for my game.

Interstellar Machine · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:30:58 am »

Check out this site.

http://www.treknology.org/hopper.htm

Bartok · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:27:27 am »

Quote from: Interstellar Machine on April 21, 2006, 07:30:58 am

Check out this site.

http://www.treknology.org/hopper.htm

NICE - I like it. Multi-purpose, could see it as a Fed PF in a modified campaign - least the tactical variants. I like too that there's a "family" version. Was wondering what the Winnebago's of the 2300's would look like

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2006, 09:26:29 am »

Quote

Was wondering what the Winnebago's of the 2300's would look like Grin

Sandman3D · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:51:02 pm »

I like that...exactly what is needed, a multi-function vehicle that can be mass produced. Great find IM.

Darkseid · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:31:57 pm »

http://www.treknology.org/hopper_mil.jpg

I like this one. It's nose is a little too 747 for me though. It should look more like a helicopter. Kinda like the Pelican on Halo, or those Dropships in Aliens.

Riskyllama · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2006, 01:14:18 am »

they all seem to strike me as kinda smallish/confined/missing large doors that get alot of people out quick

Terradyhne · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2006, 04:36:07 am »

this is a pic of an TMP version of such a Shuttle or hopper and is used by Starfleet Marines (thanx to Jackills designs)

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2006, 09:33:03 am »

Well in ST V they used Type 5 shuttlecraft for the assault on the Intergalactic Peace Planet. I still think the Argo shuttle is the best bet because if it's large enough to hold a Fed Hummer is more then adequite to hold Marines. But I'm sure someone will come up with something interesting. I for one will keep looking.

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2006, 12:14:04 pm »

I'm not a big fan of Nemesis, so forgive me MP that I prefer Treknology's Hopper over the Argo and it's 2002 Hummer.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2006, 09:19:46 pm »

Ok how about something like this ?

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2006, 10:48:39 pm »

Well, the Arrow-class isn't bad for a small personell transport shuttle (used in atmospheric and space flight), but canonically (I believe and according to Memory Alpha) it is like TMP's Air Tram; a craft that is capable of atmospheric flight.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2006, 12:49:59 am »

Quote from: Chris Johnson on April 23, 2006, 10:48:39 pm

Well, the Arrow-class isn't bad for a small personell transport shuttle (used in atmospheric and space flight), but canonically (I believe and according to Memory Alpha) it is like TMP's Air Tram; a craft that is capable of atmospheric flight.

It's anything but little, if you notice in the lower left of the picture is a person for scale

CyberTrekFan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:34:44 am »

Quote from: ModelsPlease on April 23, 2006, 09:19:46 pm

Ok how about something like this ?

That is simply put, perfect.

Looks like it could easily hold 36 marines, equipment and a crew of 4 or 5.

Darkseid · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:36:52 am »

Oh that's perfect! I can picture a couple of those landing on a battlefield with troops storming out of it.

Bartok · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2006, 07:03:38 am »

Definitely a very nice model!

Did u just "throw" that together

- fantastic.... <edit> ok - I see the credit now in the lower right hand <edit>

Looks like late(r) TMP'ish - though nacelles seem perhaps a touch later. I'm looking at the blue bars as nacelles, this thing is warp capable, right? Anyhow, wonderful model and a great shot - would love to see some more of her and hear about her develpment...

Terradyhne · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2006, 07:38:41 am »

and how ya like this

http://mbenzvi.com/deltafleet/tech/kronos.htm

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2006, 09:33:13 am »

Quote from: Terradyhne on April 24, 2006, 07:38:41 am

and how ya like this

http://mbenzvi.com/deltafleet/tech/kronos.htm

Looks just like the aero shuttle from Voyager

Fallen_Warrior · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2006, 12:05:17 pm »

Quote from: ModelsPlease on April 24, 2006, 09:33:13 am

Quote from: Terradyhne on April 24, 2006, 07:38:41 am
and how ya like this

http://mbenzvi.com/deltafleet/tech/kronos.htm

It is it even says USS Voyager on the side

Looks just like the aero shuttle from Voyager

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2006, 03:07:50 pm »

I could easily re-HP either Major P's or Mani's aeroshuttle with these stats to make a varient if everyone want's it.

CyberTrekFan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 24, 2006, 03:12:22 pm »

I think it is simple, this is what we want, including the topic creator. He said it was perfect. If you could do this one, it would be best. Who wants another aero shuttle with different hardpoints? Still the same ship.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #26 on:** April 24, 2006, 03:48:21 pm »

Quote from: CyberTrekFan on April 24, 2006, 03:12:22 pm

I think it is simple, this is what we want, including the topic creator. He said it was perfect. If you could do this one, it would be best. Who wants another aero shuttle with different hardpoints? Still the same ship.

Very true it's the same ship, but some people may use it in game and may want a stronger weapon arsenal for it I wasn't infering we use it as a 'hopper' just another varient for the game

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CyberTrekFan · « **Reply #27 on:** April 24, 2006, 05:25:01 pm »

Cant the new one be armed like the aeroshuttle/hopper?

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2006, 10:05:48 pm »

Quote from: CyberTrekFan on April 24, 2006, 05:25:01 pm

Cant the new one be armed like the aeroshuttle/hopper?

That's what I mean, I'm gonna use the above linked stats on an Aero-shuttle varient. I'm hoping someone else can take on the Arrow-Class.

-MP

markyd · « **Reply #29 on:** April 25, 2006, 04:01:43 am »

That arrow class looks like a stretched stability

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #30 on:** April 25, 2006, 05:49:35 am »

Quote from: markyd on April 25, 2006, 04:01:43 am

That arrow class looks like a stretched stability

Yeah I thought that as well, but the front and middle section of the arrow are different, the back though is almost identical. Maybe we can gratuitously beg ya to do both the Arrow and Stability ?

(we need a begging Smiley oh yeah and a drooling one lol)

-MP

CyberTrekFan · « **Reply #31 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:32:45 pm »

Yeah MarkyD we beg you to do your greatness, and create them

markyd · « **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:46:12 pm »

rofl.. i'll start with the arrow as going through the pain of doing the stability again doesnt bear thinking about...

Star Dragon · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2006, 03:29:42 pm »

Try stretching it out (giggle), the stability I mean...

Anyway that arrow looks neat, but that scale pic is odd as the window look like a fighter cockpit/bomber so the person is too tiny (or the windows too big!!!) Just an opinion.

I'd use it as a troop transport/Bomber with 6 person crew + payload (or troops)

*runs to make some tri-colbalt-esqte missiles*

markyd · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2006, 03:57:45 pm »

http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163366580.0.html

Arrow hopper refit contnues here

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