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The original drawing done very roughly in biro.
Coloured in a graphics program with lights and insignias added.
Launching from the Enterprise on an important mission. The Enterprise-E is my ERTL model. The on-screen version doesn't have the large registry near the shuttlebay, but I always liked it on the predessessor so I added it.
Close up of the same. I added extra detail to the Enterprise's shuttlebay doors.
This is a shuttle I designed in 2000 based on a couple of lines from the Genesis Wave novels by Pocket Books. The shuttle Balboa was described as being wedge shaped and was flown by Cmdr. Data. It wasn't mean to, but the design slightly resembles a Ford Focus. These pictures show how my early drawing and photoshopping skills were. I like the design, but the pictures make me cringe. ;-)
BACK TO SICKBAY
"The Stellar-class is a real sweetheart."
"La Forge strode past the front row of shuttlecraft nearest the launch doors, ready for immediate launch. He stopped at the biggest, sleekest, and newest craft, named Balboa."
"The great launch doors opened, and the doorstop-shaped Balboa, sporting twin warp nacelles, streaked into space."
Other Designs
I've figured out what all the buttons in Anim8or do and I've made a CG model of the shuttle with the program. Click here to have a look at how the model progressed and the final product.