Ok, so I was talking to Davo (aka Davorama) and asking if i could use some of his textures to make a freebee for LCV1 (he said yes). oh by the way he says here are a couple of images of things I'm working on. Just gunna add a few things to round out the set before I set them up. So i said hey, could you do something like a medical station/ mini med bay and a Kitchenette (see, I'm thinking of doing a comic and I need a few things to round out my ship). sure he says send me some sketches so i can get an idea of what your looking for.

So i sent him this. (Davo insisted that i admit to making the sketches)

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After that things went quiet for a while, I got my floor for the LCV textured and all set up. Then about a month later I get an e-mail from Davo with images of the stuff he made based on my sketches.
After several minutes gawking in amazement i pick my jaw up off the floor, wipe the drool from my keyboard and read back over the e-mail. He writes Would you be interested in doing some promo renders for me? My first thought was who in their right mind would say no to that? Heck i can't even think of anybody who isn't in their right mind that would say no.

So i get the set and load it up and pop it up in my poser library. Again I was stunned. These are not single use props and figures but a set of parts, modules if you will, (complete assembles included also). Not only will these things suit my needs, i imagine a dozen more uses as i scroll though the library.

Finally i settle on one and load it up. The med bay assembly. Once it was in the scene i was amazed yet again at all the moving parts. Not only do the cabinet doors open, the handle/latch lifts up. The bed turns, and extends and adjusts. The scanner can stand alone. All the parts have the unnecessary dials hidden. For example, click on the handle to the door and you will have one dial, Lift. Select the door and you have one dial, Open.

Ok, must move on. The kitchenette. Drawers open, sink knobs turn, the spigot turns, the shelves in the refrigerator are adjustable (with a dial). The microwave/food rehydrator or what ever you wish to use it for, has a door that can open down or to the side. The kitchen table can adjust in height, and width and length.

Next the bed assembly, drawers open, drawer pull handles can be raised up, the hatch at the foot of the bottom bunk opens. The beds are in pieces that can be used together or as independent bunks, the blanket on the mattress can be lengthened or shortened or made invisible. Don't like the foot boards? Headboards? Guard rails? Take them off, they are separate parts.

The Locker cabinet also has adjustable shelves.

Oh geez, all this and i still haven't gotten to the cryochamber, med bay lamp, or bathroom assembly that includes shower, sink, toilet, toilet paper dispenser and a room to put it in.

I almost forgot to mention all this comes in the standard gray texture that matches the and the Sci-Fi Construction Set at DAZ.

There will also be a texture package that includes white and worn metal for all these pieces.

Ok, what you've been waiting for....
the pictures.
I'm posting small pictures here, and I'll put the full size (1024x768) in my gallery as i am able.

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These look great! Finally some more Davo sci-fi. I'd been wondering what he was up to...

Say the word, credit card standing by... -- Walt Sterdan, Freelance

Davo is the man.

How friggin' cool! Yup Davo rocks!

Some nice Space Family Robinson type images to promote the set too. Looks very good.

Excellent.

Can I just mail my credit card to Davo? It would save me some time.

Very nice. Love that worn metal texture. Where will these be available? DAZ? Here?

Davo said he is going to sell them through DAZ. He also showed me a set he said will be a freebee. it goes along with the med bay. its a tray (on a stand) with some medical instruments and a curtain (with all the textures)

Thanks for the info!

Though I fear it means a long wait. Sigh. DAZ seems to have quite a backlog these days.

I believe DAZ is powered by a chaos engine. ya never know whats going to happen next :)

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I can't wait... hopefully he won't submit it to DAZ so we have to wait months for it to be released... ... Artemis X... where are you!!!!

Unfortunately-- even with the time delays-- Daz seems the best choice as the textures match his other sci-fi units there. These are far and away the best ever though. Triple thanks to You, Tiger Purr for your sketches that started this ball rolling. I love love the kitchen but the bunks are my favorite. Emily

Oh I'm SO there! I want it now! Listen, davo, instant sell on these! They look great bouncing around waiting impatiently Thanks, Tyger_purr for the heads up

These look intriguing. Very interesting.

Davo is a great modeller, no doubt about it.

I finaly got around to playing with the cryochamber. Damb this thing is cool.

Check this out, these are all the same model. I've shown all three diffrent textures, and spun diffrent dials to open the top (not all options are shown). It can hinge from the side, from the top, or slide up or down, or slide sideways, or come straigth up away from the base. On the lid there is also a small pannel that opens to the top or to the side.

There are two small devices (seen no M3's shoulders/upper chest) on the inside that can be twisted and turned to monitor the sleeping person (or whatever your story line would like to make them do) and they can be hidden if you don't want them.

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Absolutely great! The only request I'd have is some sort of ladder or steps for the bunk bed, otherwise perfect. Great work, as always. Looking forward to this very much. -- Walt Sterdan, Freelance

Absolutely outstanding, as always! It's always a pleasure to see and purchase your work, it's truly the best! I'm very eagerly awaiting the release of this stuff in particular, as it does round things out perfectly. Thanks very much for all of your hard work, it's really appreaciated. -- Walt Sterdan, Freelance

it looks great, davo! I was recently hoping for some "homey" add-ons for your pack. After all, all sci-fi scenes can't happen on the bridge or in hallways :)

Facilities kinda remind me of my last ride on AMTRAK! Nice job, Davo.

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Got 'em both! Thanks again, Davo, it's all muchly appreciated. -- Walt Sterdan, Freelance

Done deal! they're already mine :) Thx Tyger_purr for the heads up and thanks davo for a great series!

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Don't even think about it PANdaRUS. ;) Davo has a ground vehicle construction set to be working on.

Drats! Foiled again!! :)

Having recently purchased both sets of Davo's SFCS models, I'm wondering if there is currently a ETA for the associated freebie items that were mentioned in this thread (posable privacy curtain, tray with tools, bed ladder and kitchen items)? Just curious! Thanks! (((Purrs))) KraziKatLadi =^..^=

Davo is probably the coolest person I've met in the 3D/Poser community. I bet if you send a nice IM, you'll get a response...

Thanks so much for the suggestion onimusha. I'll give it a try. (((Purrs))) KraziKatLadi =^..^=

Hey I'm pretty cool too ya know! sniffles (LOL, just kidding...)

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ps.... the G.V.C.S. Ground Vehicle Construction Set is well under way. I'm still in the modeling stage, but what I got made so far is making me pretty excited :-) Davo pps, and yes, I'll do some construction equipment props for it.

Got 'em, thanks! Thanks as well for all your hard work; I can't express how much I appreciate having your models to work with. They're my favourites. -- Walt Sterdan, Freelance

Thanks very much for the great freebie, it is appreciated.

Davo: I'm still in the modeling stage, but what I got made so far is making me pretty excited Any chance we could get some teasers?