[MOC] "Tortuga Moon" - a modified Shirasagi Class smuggling sh

[vynsane]

"Tortuga Moon" modified Shirasagi Class smuggling ship by vynsane, on Flickr

"She might not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."

This modified variant of the Tanuki Corp Shirasagi Class Medium Cargo Shuttle is captained by the notorious smuggler Kaizoku Kortez.

Named for the infamous moon used by pirates and smugglers before it was rendered uninhabitable during the piracy crack-downs in this sector of the galaxy, the "Tortuga Moon" has seen better days. While piracy and smuggling has been drastically reduced, it is still the preferred method of wealth acquisition in the small pockets of the galaxy that is too far-flung from the central seat of government influence.

Rumor has it Kortez and the mercenary Aliss Oyuki first became romantically entangled while the duo were running guns and fighting, respectively, for the Rendolo Prime Resistance Army. They were, as we all know, on the wrong side of that conflict.

Landing Mode

"Tortuga Moon" modified Shirasagi Class - Landing mode, Rear access hatch by vynsane, on Flickr

Removable Panels

"Tortuga Moon" modified Shirasagi Class - Removable Panels by vynsane, on Flickr

Hidden Details

"Tortuga Moon" modified Shirasagi Class - details by vynsane, on Flickr

Details include (above, clockwise from top left)

- Hidden smuggling compartments, with removable crates, under removable deck plates

- Outer airlock doors/boarding ramps w/built-in stairs

- Gear-driven inner airlock doors

- 3x light brick per engine, activated by pushing on the cone at the front of the engine

LDD file available in the Digital Designer section.

[tchuk-norst]

This is very nice. I like how you split up the monotony of shape with splashes of "aging" and spare parts.

[vynsane]

Thanks, I think?

[Wedge09]

Really nice work and design :thumbup:

[lightningtiger]

Cool creation 'vynsane;......ever going to brick build it ?

Brick On !

[M'Kyuun]

Very cool. Great shaping on those engines. Lots of detail, functions, and playability. Two thumbs up.

[DraikNova]

W.O.W. The best of the larger modular ships you've made so far and one of the best in general.

[TenorPenny]

indeed. Terrific work..! Very detailed and full of character.

[vynsane]

Thanks, everyone!

I decided to work up some detailed pics to display some of the advanced techniques I used. I'm particularly happy with the engine construction, how the panels at 45° were accomplished:

"Shirasagi" Class "Tortuga Moon" - engine construction detail by vynsane, on Flickr

"Shirasagi" Class "Tortuga Moon" - engine rotation mechanism detail by vynsane, on Flickr

[DraikNova]

I didn't even notice the panels at first.