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Starship - 3d printable OpenLOCK-compatible Deck Plans

Created by 2nd Dynasty

Build your own Starship layout using OpenLOCK-Compatible parts. Ideal for tabletop wargames and RPGs, etc.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Starship: TNG is a Success!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, May 13, 2022 at 08:16:50 AM

Hi guys, once again checking in now that our new Starship: The Next Generation campaign is live!

If you are one of the backers who has already supported us, thank you so much! You are helping to unlock a bunch of new tile variants, which is already up over 200 pieces in all. That’s less than 14 cents per piece with an upgrade package!

For a mini-campaign, we feel we are doing exceptionally well! We have already hit over $20,000 USD during our unlock period.

For more details on the contents in the campaign, see our last updates, or the Frontier page itself by clicking on this text.

What Have We Unlocked So Far

We have unlocked wider floors for engineering tiles, to make double wide corridors, floor variants for both wider doors and doorways ending in corners or at the end of corridors. We have taken our 2022 skillset and applied them to curved and diagonal walls, elements so frustrating in 2017 that we gave up on them after the initial deliveries, and we are revisiting elevators, stairs, ladders, hatches and are working now on unlocking an Engineering variant set without the pipes so that that you can plumb your engineering section to your heart’s content!

The funding period ends June 3rd, 2022. At this point we will be increasing the price of upgrades and the full package to $40 and $65 respectively.

Who Qualifies For the Upgrade Packages?

The following pledges and add-ons qualify for the upgrade, that is to say, if you have bought them in the past, you qualify for the upgrade package for Starship: The Next Generation.

  • Starship I: Able Spaceman, Petty Officer, Master Chief, Lieutenant, Captain, Commodore or Admiral Pledges
  • Starship II: Collector Pledge or Starship I Commander Pledge add-on
  • Starship III: Collector Pledge or Starship I Core Pledge add-on
  • Starship IV: The Collector IV Pledge or Starship I Core Pledge add-on
  • Starship V: The Collector V Pledge or Starship I Core Pledge add-on
  • Traveller RPG Starship Miniatures: Starship I Core Pledge add-on

What Else Are We Working On?

We have returned to work on the massive Type A Free Trader “Beowulf”, a second official Traveller vessel at 28mm scale that is shaping up quite nicely. Already the forward half of the ship is test printed, with significant progress on the second half underway.

The forward half is already test printed

But before the Type A, which we expect to premiere sometime during September or October, we will be launching the Mk IV Space Shuttle Alpha. We are calling it the Mk IV because this is our fourth pass on the shuttle. The shuttle premiered with Starship II as an add-on, with the Mk II being the Starship III version, and the Mk III being the interior detail pass I did in 2020.

The Mk IV features new fixed engines, increased exterior fidelity, and a more bus-like cockpit inspired by the shuttles from Battlestar Galactica.

Starship: The Next Generation - Starship Tiles Reimagined for 2022
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 09:34:52 AM

Hi guys, long time no hear! Yes, we only bother you when there is something new on the horizon, but in this case, it is something old made new!

In 2017, we launched our very first Kickstarter, Starship, and thanks to you guys, we started a journey that took us from a single hobbyist 3D artist to the team of four that 2nd Dynasty is today. We have made more than 10 full 28mm scale starships over the last five years, bringing amazing quality and detail to your tabletop…

The Lady in Blue is our brand new Traveller-Themed variation of the Scout Ship Beta - The Beta Centauri

But looking back, our original OpenLOCK tiles feel simplistic and dated by our current standards of detail, quality and printability. We wanted to do something about that, but we felt that it would not be right to Kickstart a revision of tiles you guys already funded.

And so we have partnered once again with My Mini Factory to deliver a serious upgrade to our original Starship tiles! Enter Starship: The Next Generation!

On the left, Starship I, painted; on the right, Starship: The Next Generation, unpainted

Launching on May 4th on My Mini Factory’s brand-new Frontiers platform, this campaign is small in scale, but huge in content! We have redesigned the Corridors and Engineering tiles from Starship, and come Wednesday, we are releasing all 130+ tiles live on Frontiers! No waiting for a Kickstarter to fund, end and deliver, you can get printing the very same day, and boy are these tiles a lot easier to print! 

We have dramatically increased both the fidelity of the pieces and the printability

Here’s a few features:

  •  High Detail – We have increased the fidelity, proportions and detail of the pieces by several degrees of magnitude, which holds well in both in FDM and SLA prints
  •  Optimised for FDM Printing – Print faster and with the best possible results for FDM prints
  •  SLA Friendly – We have removed the built in OpenLOCK supports and most pieces should print straight off the build plate on resin printers (although we have only tested FDM so far)
  •  Removable Top – Paint up a beautiful scene to wow your players, then remove the top half for action scenarios so that everyone can see the miniatures at the table
  •  A Taste of the 3MF Future – Get whole print beds of parts with our Prusaslicer settings ready to print off the bat! We have several complete rooms that you can just import into Prusaslicer and get printing in just a few minutes

For those of you who backed us way back when, we are offering the updated tiles in an Upgrade Pledge for just $25 on day 1, but get in quick, as the price goes up for each day of the campaign, which ends June 3rd!

Over 130 tiles, excluding any bonuses we unlock, only $25 USD on Day 1

Although we don’t have a funding goal, we will feature new tiles and upgrades, allowing us to tackle curved walls, diagonals, stairs, ladders and more! The more funds we get in during the first 30 days, the more free stuff you guys get!

To get in on the action, and get this awesome free 28mm Landing Shuttle based on our Starfighters II line, sign up here to be notified when the campaign goes live!

Thank you for your past support, and hope to see you in this upcoming campaign!

Final hours for the Type S Scout and Crew Miniatures!
over 2 years ago – Sun, Aug 01, 2021 at 03:34:25 AM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Loyalty discount of 10% on our official Traveller crowdfunder
over 2 years ago – Fri, Jul 09, 2021 at 12:29:54 PM

We just launched our sixth crowdfunding campaign on MyMiniFactory, this time, and officially licensed ship from the Traveller Universe, the Type-S Scout/Courier.

By using the following code at checkout, you can get a 10% discount on any pledge level (applies to pledges only):

Code: TRAVELLERBACK10

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a kickstarter. Pledging means buying, please be sure to read the FAQ section. On the bright side, you will have immediate access to the TYPE S and Miniatures in your pledge level.

See the Campaign Here!

Final Hours for Starship V, Check out Deck Designer!
over 3 years ago – Sat, Oct 03, 2020 at 02:07:33 AM

Hi guys! Ben here with a new update. Our 5th Kickstarter is about to close out, the Sleipnir ship introduces a new approach to tabletop gaming models, with a vertical ship, but also miniatures (with a vast majority being non-combat).

We understand that our ship approach is not doing it for everyone, but there is a new tool available that I think all our past backers might be interested in. It's called Deck Designer, and it will make planning your prints, and print queues so much easier.

Deck Designer is coming to Windows, Mac  and Linux.

It features:

  • The ability to import any STL into it for placement and planning - not just for sci-fi, but fantasy or whatever!
  • The whole 2nd Dynasty catalogue is available, regardless of what you own, and finds what you do own on your hard drive, essentially allowing you to try before you buy.
  • Creates print lists of parts to print for your build, and can grab stls off your hard drive and copy them to a printing folder for easier print organisation.
  • Will allow for 3D instruction manuals, loading in fan-made deck plans, nice environmental lighting and many more unlocked features.

Check out the demo on our Kickstarter page.

Thanks for your time!