I may not be a modeler, but I have a concept for the Basalt - KS-439 Civilian Light Miner, which I made in Gmod. Not ethical, but it actaully makes sence and gives me some options with ships of either custom or ported. You might recognize the ships used, but it can be altered to be more organic shell for the concept.
It is to be slightly bigger of the original ship that is in the game. You can probly flip where the Nodes are on one side and probly make is seem more of a mining ship. Again, I dont do well with modeling programs. Mainly concepts is what I do. Its a good idea none the less.