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jmt Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 394 Location: Plano, TX
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject: Federation Light Tactical Transport |
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Is the Federation LTT based on the NCL frame or on the DW frame? I've got an extra DW and an extra Tug pod, and I wanted to convert myself an LTT. _________________ jmt
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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It's based on the NCL, but nothing says you can't use your DW for it on a mini. Handwavium is a very powerful thing. |
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mjwest Commodore
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 4075 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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It is definitely based on the NCL.
The problem with using the DW to transport a pod is that its third (center) engine is located where the pod would need to go.
In SFB, they have introduced "theater transports" which are mini-tugs based on frigate hulls. Most races also get a DW version, but the Feds do not, and the engine arrangement is the reason why. _________________
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jmt Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 394 Location: Plano, TX
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Makes sense - I couldn't tell from the cover of "Combined Operations" as to the base hull.
Thanks. _________________ jmt
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mjwest Commodore
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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But don't let me stop you.
There is nothing against not using the center engine on the DW, putting the pod there and calling it a LTT. As long as you are happy with the result, I don't think many are going to quibble.
I was just trying to give the "canon" answer, not tie your hands in any way ... _________________
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jmt Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Cannon is what I was after - Handwavium will do for this conversio. Thanks! _________________ jmt
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Here's my Kit-bashed Federation LTT, with removable cargo pod/tow pad/neck (so I can use it as a stock NCL, as-needed):
Side View
Top View (with pod removed)
These pictures are from back in August, before I primed and base-coated the mini. It's in the queue for detail painting at the moment. |
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