First post, so to begin I'll say I'm loving Aurora. Takes me back to my Harpoon days.
Just for fun I wanted the ability to actually "see" the ship creations I was making in Aurora, so I began to create a series of 3d models of each component.
The idea was to create something that is essentially a "snap together", where I can plug modules onto a generic (modularized) hull. Google Sketch Up provided the best tool for that. Right now I've got a little over 30 components modeled (though not yet skinned). Sizes of each are based on generic specs (size 1 vs 100, etc.). I realize that as the tech increases, the sizes change, but this at least gives me something to visualize.
Here's a link of what I've got so far:
http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bw5JUGj ... ist&num=50Once I have the complete set (most of the industrial/civilian items are done - now on to weapons), I'll post the Sketch Up document so people can use/change/add to them.
Enjoy!