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How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (11 comments)

How big is "The Spark of Thought"?

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 01:36 AM

Just for fun, I thought I'd put the largest Continuum ship up against the largest human ship, "La Invencible," to give you a sense of scale...

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More than a few of you e-mailed me asking for a wallpaper of The Spark of Thought, so here you go! (Click for the full-size, 1920x1080px image...and resize as needed!)

artanis00


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 03:31 AM (#59190)

Can I put in a request for more views of this ship, and perhaps something wallpaper-sized?


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Lauren_Ipsum


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 05:26 AM (#59191)

dude, that's no ship, it's a city with nacelles.


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oomatter


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 06:43 AM (#59192)

So how does that compare to other scifi ships like in http://merzo.net/ ?


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baguinaga


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 08:45 AM (#59194)

Dave - While you have come up with some awesome graphics so far in Drive, you have really surpassed yourself on this one. It combination of smooth lines, sharp corners, enormous size and scimitar appendages brought the thoughts "killer whale" and "whale shark" to mind. The placement of the obligatory ring under the belly keeps it from ruining the clean lines of the overall design. Great work. Too bad it belongs to "the enemy". - Brian


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cmancinas


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 10:07 AM (#59195)

@baguinaga: Remember the star destroyers? It's always the enemy the one that has the bad ass ships. I guess it has to do with the heroe's quest; they have to prove themselves despite having the crappy ships. :)

Mr. Kellet, we need this in poster and wallpaper format! Sweet, sweet design :)


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 10:20 AM (#59196)
In Response to baguinaga (#59194):

I agree, this was the best looking thing in Drive to date. The one line flat across the belly made it for me.


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BobCatMax


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 10:55 AM (#59197)

absolutely monumental.

I am definitely having a go at this one in 3D. No question about having it as a wall paper when i've finished

Ditto to the comment about the curves, just beautiful

Top stuff Dave


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Jef


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 12:33 PM (#59198)

Ooo0oh Mama!

From strength to strength Mr Kellett.

Top stuff!


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Abigail_Gentian


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 05:27 PM (#59199)

If the Continuum can't find humanity while orbiting a planet 2 to 3 lightyears from Earth, does that mean they didn't even develop simple telescopes?


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Friday, May 20, 2011 - 06:57 AM (#59205)

So the largest human ship is one third the length of the largest ship _ever_? I'm surprised they're so comparable.


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notstirred12


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Re: How big is "The Spark of Thought"? (Score: 0)
posted Monday, May 23, 2011 - 07:07 AM (#59211)

The previous "whale" comment sparked a thought(whoa...no pun intended there, really). If anybody watches Dr. Who, does this remind you of the Star Whale that Britain was built upon?


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