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Jean Site Admin
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: Klingon C8 Dreadnought |
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Klingon C8
SVC wrote: Here is Sandrine's C8 dreadnought.
We have sent her these notes.
Not sure about the center engine strut, but we'll see how the crowd reacts.
Petrick wants the bridge a little lower so that the phasers on the wings are clearly blocked by the deckhouse from firing 360.
Shuttle bay is supposed to be in the deckhouse, not the hull, so change the doors.
Center engine is supposed to have one intercooler on each side, not two on one side and none on the other.
Anything else?
Overall, I think Sandrine got it 90% right on the first try.
Note from Sandrine, she forgot the diamonds on the side panels and will add them.
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top
side
rear
front
above front
above rear
underneath
Enjoy! _________________ Business Manager/RPG Line Editor
Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc. |
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phdillman Lieutenant SG
Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 180
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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Overall, I really like this one!
I have no problem with the center strut, I do however think the waist ph-3's need to move outboard a bit to clear the deck house stucture.
Also, I'm still looking for the ADD racks. I like the drone hatches and the seperate bands for the disruptors!
Looking forward to painting a big Kestrel on one of thses! |
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marcus_aurelius Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 254 Location: Cary IL
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Very very nice in general!
I am not a fan of the central engine strut, I do like the traditional strut better.
The deflector dish on the bow of the ship seems a bit small.
I really like all of the other new details on the hull. The bottom of the secondary hull seems a bit plain and perhaps some minimal detailing there would be nice too.
So except for my minor comments above, my personal review can be summed up as "WOW!" |
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Ravenhull Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 231 Location: Mobile, AL
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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I'm fine with either the traditional or new center engine struts.
As for the belly, as I said in the E4 thread, maybe leaving it minimal might be for the best for those who are painting up as Kestrals. _________________ NOLI UMQUAM VIM TURBARUM STULTORUM DEPRETIARE.
Donovan Willett, USS Alabama |
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Darkwing Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 23 Oct 2010 Posts: 249 Location: ZZ 9 plural Z A
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:26 am Post subject: |
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I do like how the rear hull is a bit "beefier" than the current mini - that seems more fitting. I wouldn't have thought it, but I *do* like the look of the redesigned deckhouse. Also, I like how the existing detail on the backside of the bridge has been made to stand out (the semi-circular structure at the back of the bridge towers, especially).
I find that I am not crazy about the "lightning bolt" center warp engine strut, but it is not a deal breaker for me.
I also would not mind seeing the warp engines angled in like we have seen on the new D6/7 and I agree that the sensor dish looks just a tad too small, but overall, this is a great looking ship. _________________ Let's get DANGEROUS!
Tice Leonard, U.S.S. Lexington & IKV Annihilation |
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Burning Chrome Lieutenant SG
Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Posts: 118 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:04 am Post subject: |
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Overall cool, but to echo some of the previous posts:
Do NOT like the center-strut. Also, it would be nice if all the engines are at the same level.
Secondary hull a bit to chubby...hope it is slimmed down...too much of a belly.
Sensor/Nav Def to small and the pod portion of the boom seems a bit small when compared to the "decking" mounted on top.
Also too much detail on the hull. Prefer the smoother lines of the original perhaps with a FEW minor mods/details.
Not sure why the engines have "double disruptor bands" on the front/tips?
Luv the drone launch ports and hope the shuttle bay door are enlarged a bit when moved to the deckhouse, but the angle of the rear of the deck house isnt changed.
Concerning the impulse engines. I like them very much, but could the details be recessed into the hull vs protruding outwards? Maybe with a slight protruding ridge or band around each engine? _________________ Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But then I repeat myself.-- Mark Twain
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CanisD Ensign
Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 4 Location: SC
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:20 am Post subject: |
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The center strut needs to go one direction or the other, not both. Looks out of place with the flow of the rest of the design. _________________ "If you want to have dinner with the Devil, make sure to bring a long spoon!" |
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semperatis Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 May 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Glasgow,Scotland
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:29 am Post subject: |
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On the whole,this looks very nice,but I'm not too sure about that centre engine strut,it looks too weak to me. Personally,I'd swap the rear hull detail from the upper surface to the underside of the rear hull. The boom bulb is too small in relationship with the rest of the boom,possibly increase it's size by 10-15%. I like the split disruptor bands on the front of the engines,that's a novel way to show the twin mounts. _________________ Federal Republic of Aurora fleet builder.
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes.
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MacrossMartin Ensign
Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Posts: 16 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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I was considering just doing Feds for myself with the 2500 miniatures; there's already two Klingon players in my little group. But seeing this... I'd be a fool fighting in a burning house to resist! _________________ "The belief in the possibility of a short, decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of Klingon illusions." |
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