I really like the revisions to the bridge, makes it look alot better I think.
The next thing I plan on trying to figure out is the underside mining bay. Currently it is lacking a bit, and sure it will not really be seen too much, I do not know if it should be left this way yet or not...
Sketches of the design are in progress as I type this.
and interesting idea there Incongruous, but I just have trouble picturing it really...you mean like this big scoop kind of thing?
and yes, as far as I know the Shire has two engines in the front and one in back
EDIT:
A quick sketch for a possible ore bay like on the hegemon ship, along with a bigger grapple arm, more along the lines of the repair ship's arm, but beefier