Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs? Jeff Zeitlin (29 May 2018 16:26 UTC)
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Re: [TML] Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs?
Richard Aiken
(30 May 2018 00:20 UTC)
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Re: [TML] Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs?
Richard Aiken
(30 May 2018 00:52 UTC)
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Re: [TML] Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs?
Evyn MacDude
(30 May 2018 04:15 UTC)
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Re: [TML] Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs?
Richard Aiken
(30 May 2018 04:46 UTC)
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Re: [TML] Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs?
Evyn MacDude
(30 May 2018 06:09 UTC)
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Retrofits/Conversions: How to figure costs? Jeff Zeitlin 29 May 2018 16:26 UTC
In the past, we've seen ship designs that were clearly based on different designs, with the implication that ships of the basic design were purchased and retrofitted to the new purpose. One common conversion example is between a Type S scout and a Type J seeker/miner. Without going into the specifics of cost of converting any particular design into another, what guidelines should be used for determining the cost of conversion? Some specific aspects to consider: * Conversion of cargo space to fuel tankage, or vice-versa * Conversion of passenger space to cargo space, or vice-versa * Cutting new hatches into the hull, for access to converted space * Replacing a turret - don't consider the costs of the turrets themselves or the weapons mounted, just the actual cost of dismount/mount. * Pulling large drives or power plants in favor of smaller units, and mounting the smaller units - again, don't considerr the costs of the units, just the cost of dismount/mount. (It might be acceptable to say "You Can't Do This!") * Conversion of general passenger space (e.g., staterooms, commons) to specialty passenger space (e.g., sickbay) Related question: What would be the costs (relative to new) of used/reconditioned units (where appropriate) salvaged from hulls otherwise being sent to the breakers? In short: Assume I have a used ship in good condition free and clear, but it's not the _right_ kind of ship. How do I figure the cost of repurposing it to my needs? ®Traveller is a registered trademark of Far Future Enterprises, 1977-2018. Use of the trademark in this notice and in the referenced materials is not intended to infringe or devalue the trademark. -- Jeff Zeitlin, Editor Freelance Traveller The Electronic Fan-Supported Traveller® Resource xxxxxx@freelancetraveller.com http://www.freelancetraveller.com Freelance Traveller extends its thanks to the following enterprises for hosting services: onCloud/CyberWeb Enterprises (http://www.oncloud.io) The Traveller Downport (http://www.downport.com)