[1.0] Space Pipe graphics are inconsistent

[slow ether]

1. All space pipe junctions use space-belt like graphics, while all straight sections and curves that are not part of junctions use actual pipe models for graphics.
2. On the belt-like graphics, no color spots can be tracked, whilst they are visible in pipes. Tracking color batches works in non-junction space pipes.

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[grizzled pebble]

Here's a gif of what this looks like for me. Can't see the paint dots within the junction/splitter, neither from the straight pipe nor from the curved direction.

1.0.3-rc3 "Supporter Edition" on Mac.

[golden harness]

Sure you will find this is by design.

[golden harness]

Pretty sure one of the Devlogs talked about the junctions of the pipes being covered.

[daring idol]

That is currently by design. There are plans to change them at some point.