Love it
May "borrow" the idea at some point.
Feel free to do so.
Whilst I like the design of the impulse engine, something about it screams "tacked on" and "TMP". Just quickly googling Enterprise impulse engines it does look more TMP/JJ-prise-esque than TOS Enterprise which has a wider, more integrated looking mounting with squarer exhausts. Of course, it is your design so go with whatever you feel is right, I'm just trying to be helpful.
I actually agree. I had an idea I was running with when I started the engines but it did not turn out the way I wanted. In all honesty, it looks like something that would bridge between TOS and TMP. As for the Impulse Exhausts, I think that will stay. Two little squares just seems underwhelming to me. Look at it this way, the Miranda is a newer class than the Constitution so there will be things that have changed. I will be taking another crack at the engines when I get time.
Can't wait to see it. Personally I'd stick with science probes to prevent it being too over gunned.
Primary use will be for science probes. As the Miranda was designed (at least in my mind) to be a multi-mission type of vessel, it comes with a certain amount of versatility. If they get caught up in a jam, they could use the probe launchers to fire torpedoes.
Last piece of constructive criticism - on the top image it looks as though there's some sort of mesh error where the step meets the saucer. Possibly it's just down to shading and the view.
Yeah, I know what I was going for and I missed on it. I will be going back and redoing those corners later to try and get it right. I already have an idea on how to do it.
Well that's my two cents worth - I think it's great work.