Author Topic: Big Falcon Hopper onwards - Starship Hopper, Starship, Super Heavy Render thread (Read 742735 times)

Chris Bergin · « **on:** 01/08/2019 09:08 pm »

A lot of people are creating great renders of the new vehicles, so here's a thread for them to be posted on.

Rules: If you create a render yourself, upload it as normal but note it's yours. If it's someone elses, absolutely make sure you correctly and fully accredit. I'm not totally sure about also attaching it to the post, so I'd say only do that if it's totally required (like how instagram doesn't auto-display like Twitter does).

Resources:

Photos and Updates Only:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47120.0

Discussion Thread 1 (including lots and lots of photos before we started this update only thread):
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47022.0

Discussion Thread 2:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47113.0

L2 SpaceX Boca Chica Photos/Videos Update Thread (now a new standalone thread out of L2 SpaceX Pads and Facilities due to the surge in content):
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47107.0

lamontagne · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/08/2019 09:12 pm »

My view of the Stainless Steel Starship in orbit.

Ice · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/08/2019 09:19 pm »

Kimi Talvitie's 3D model comparison of Starhopper, Starship and Super Heavy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYJ8fqBhw8/

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/08/2019 09:23 pm »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 01/08/2019 06:30 pm

These model images relating hopper to final Starship are great too:

https://twitter.com/kimitalvitie/status/1082424778810712064

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Put my 3D modeling skills to work and created an image how @SpaceX's finished #StarHopper and #StarShip could look like based on reference images and @elonmusk's tweets. Those things are massive!

@Erdayastronaut thought you might like as well
#bocachica

https://twitter.com/kimitalvitie/status/1082681606735908865

zathermos · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/08/2019 09:45 pm »

tea monster · « **Reply #5 on:** 01/08/2019 10:11 pm »

Renders by myself over the last few days as the Starship Hopper took shape.

HVM · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/09/2019 10:09 am »

OneSpeed · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/09/2019 10:21 am »

What SpaceX envisioned vs what they got. Personally, I prefer the one on the right. Credit SpaceX and Nomadd.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/09/2019 11:56 am »

The first render includes F9 in the mix:

https://twitter.com/kimitalvitie/status/1082785572568137733

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Have to say I didnt expect this kinda response when I posted the last pictures. Thank you for your support!
I've spent my day pushing new images and models so there is more to come.
#spacex #space #bocachica #starship #starhopper #superheavy @elonmusk

ace5 · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/09/2019 05:01 pm »

Mine Starhooper versions

ace5 · « **Reply #10 on:** 01/09/2019 06:13 pm »

another view, at altitude

jpo234 · « **Reply #11 on:** 01/09/2019 06:54 pm »

Quote from: ace5 on 01/09/2019 05:01 pm

Mine Starhooper versions

Elon explained that the boxes around the engines are external cargo containers. I don't think the Hopper will have them.

ace5 · « **Reply #12 on:** 01/09/2019 08:06 pm »

Quote from: jpo234 on 01/09/2019 06:54 pm

Quote from: ace5 on 01/09/2019 05:01 pm
Mine Starhooper versions

Elon explained that the boxes around the engines are external cargo containers. I don't think the Hopper will have them.

They looks good in the 3D-model

biosehnsucht · « **Reply #13 on:** 01/10/2019 05:16 am »

It might make sense to have fixed surfaces that match the approximate dimensions of the cargo containers on the hopper for better aerodynamic fidelity though, in case there's any weird differences between having them and not having them affecting engine relights or what have you.

jpo234 · « **Reply #14 on:** 01/10/2019 08:49 am »

Quote from: biosehnsucht on 01/10/2019 05:16 am

It might make sense to have fixed surfaces that match the approximate dimensions of the cargo containers on the hopper for better aerodynamic fidelity though, in case there's any weird differences between having them and not having them affecting engine relights or what have you.

Possible. But in this case the full set of engine bells would seem more important...

tyrred · « **Reply #15 on:** 01/10/2019 09:10 am »

Quote from: ace5 on 01/09/2019 05:01 pm

Mine Starhooper versions

Nice illustrative rendering. Helps me visualize how the 3 Raptor configuration looks like it could provide roll control while minimizing "fin" impingement. Liking the almost "atlas-esque" reflections on the stainless surfaces.

Also liked the inclusion of the ~~cargo pods~~ ballast at the base.

AC in NC · « **Reply #16 on:** 01/10/2019 11:47 am »

Debating rendering choices really isn't that interesting. This is a Render thread.

Nice work ace5. Really appreciate your contribution.

tea monster · « **Reply #17 on:** 01/10/2019 01:09 pm »

Latest adjustment on the fin shrouds. I've also used the same pose as SpaceX's CGI render of the StarHopper.

spacenut · « **Reply #18 on:** 01/10/2019 01:25 pm »

I thought two of the fins would be movable. Doesn't look like it on the Hopper version. I thought they would test side entry with the Hopper version, since it was supposed to act like a skydiver.

envy887 · « **Reply #19 on:** 01/10/2019 02:08 pm »

Quote from: spacenut on 01/10/2019 01:25 pm

I thought two of the fins would be movable. Doesn't look like it on the Hopper version. I thought they would test side entry with the Hopper version, since it was supposed to act like a skydiver.

No indication of that in the SpaceX render.