I need a new type of sci-fi ship

Malawolf

I have a project in which I am looking for a new type of sci-fi ship.  I already have most of the ships on DAZ, but what I am really looking for is sci-fi realism.  If a ship can operate in the atmosphere and space, then they need to have the engines to operate, and I am looking for atmospheric dynamics with moving flight controls.  If I can't find it, and I have been looking for some time, then quite possible it hasn't been built yet.  I have been exploring with AI, but the tendency of AI to continuously reimagine the shape of a wheel is driving me crazy, as every render is annoyingly different.  I might have to learn to create within Daz to build it, but where does one start?  To build it with someone else, maybe, that's also a possibility.  I have attached one of the AI concepts.

felis

My suggestion would be to find one that kind of look like what you are after and use that as base to kitbash on top.

E.g. a spaceship that fits, but without wings, where you then have to find some wings that can be used etc.

If you know a modeller you can also make kitbash parts there.

background

It's an interesting question. I find a lot of sci-fi models in film, TV and art look unrealistic, mainly due to the often huge engines but no place for the fuel.for such big engines on a long distance journey. Even if the power source is some advanced fusion reactor, you still need reaction mass to generate thrust from it. Of course it's 'fiction' so it's up to the artist what technology they have in their story.

Ascania

Here's the DAZ vehicle that can operate in space and in  the atmosphere