Baudo Class Yacht - Deckplan

[jmanski]

I dunno, Frank Bonura? Or the Colonial Chrome guy? One of those two would be my best guess.
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[Raven Redstar]

My guess would be Chrome, I've gone to his wall of shame, and he really is quite mean to people.
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[jmanski]

Sounds like a best guess to me.
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[CRMcNeill]

That would be Frank Bonura, of the Star Wars deck plans Alliance. Apparently there was a schism of some kind between the two groups (I don't know any of the details), and they no longer work together, to the point of not even mentioning the others' names.
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[Raven Redstar]

I meant that I've read his wall of shame. It was precisely that which kept me from placing a request with him.

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[jmanski]

And the mystery is solved!

Too bad they just can't get along.
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[Ultramyth]

I have been making a 3D model of the Baudo for a while, and it actually has a decent amount of internal space, once you get into the 3d version.

My take on the domes are that they are actually luxury cabins, with the external shell being a holographic projection unit so that the occupant sees space beyond, but is still protected by an armoured outer shell.

I have found tons of space up the back, and there is certainly room for two decks in the engine room.

[CRMcNeill]

Sorry, but IMO, there is too much visual evidence against that being a habitable space, particularly the low profile intake vents on the leading edge of both bulges. That design is consistent with other SW ships with sublight drive designs that feature intakes. The ducting required to connect the intakes to the drive while routing around a luxury cabin would be overly complicated, and would take up space on a ship that is already running low on it.

And as far as luxury cabins in general are concerned, I just don't see them fitting with the Baudo's design. The Baudo is, in essence, a speed boat in space, designed for high speed at the expense of living space. IMO, small but luxurious cabins grouped around a small lounge and galley space are more appropriate to the ship's design. Remember, just because a ship is called a yacht does not mean that it automatically have large staterooms with expansive viewports (or their equivalent).

BTW, welcome to the Pit.
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[jmanski]

I'm picturing a modern sailing boat; the crew quarters are nice but small.
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[Fallon Kell]

I've actually helped to build custom yachts, and I'd say that just because quarters may be small, doesn't mean they must not be luxurios. The Baudo is fast, but it isn't a stripped down racer, like a cigar boat or anything. It is still a luxury yacht.
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[CRMcNeill]

I agree that the Baudo is still a luxury vessel, and that the accommodations should reflect that. Unfortunately, most deckplan designers tend to associate luxury with square footage in the cabins, which becomes an issue when floor planning a ship like the Baudo, which doesnt have a lot of room to work with in the first place. A deck plan for the Baudo needs to keep a variety of factors in mind:

Engines - remember that the stock version of this ship can carry 35 metric tons of cargo and 8 passengers while maintaining the speed and maneuverability of a TIE fighter, plus have shields and a hyperdrive on top of that. The Baudo's engines need to be correspondingly large and take up a sizable chunk of the available space.

Cargo Capacity - Bone stock, this ship can carry 35 metric tons of cargo, so there needs to be room set aside for that cargo, and a lot of it.

Passenger Quarters - Yes, the quarters should be luxuriously appointed. No, this does not equal huge rooms for two, each with their own bath and shower. Never forget that space on a starship is always at a premium, and luxury can be achieved in many other ways that don't involve taking up a lot of room.

Crew Quarters - Yes, there is only one, but he still needs his own bunk and personal space.

Restrooms - There is not enough room on this ship to have a full bathroom in each room. I would suggest something more along the lines of a fresher stall that provides the same functions as a toilet, sink and shower all in one unit little larger than a shower stall.

Just some thoughts to consider.
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