From the Jargon File (aka Hacker's Dictionary):
ASCII art: n. The fine art of drawing diagrams using the ASCII character set (mainly `|', `-', `/', `\', and `+'). Also known as `character graphics' or `ASCII graphics'
This means that the images in this blog are not GIFs, JPEGs, AutoCAD blueprints, Lightwave renderings, or anything else of that nature. They're comprised entirely of characters you can type on a keyboard. It's an art form, albeit a strange one.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

NX Alpha

NX Alpha

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

SS Emmette

SS Emmette
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Friday, March 25, 2016

USS Enterprise NCC-1701

USS Enterprise NCC-1701
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USS Mayflower NCC-1621

USS Mayflower NCC-1621
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USS Newton NCC-1727

USS Newton NCC-1727

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

USS Armstrong NCC-1769


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