Gorn Ships: Making the HDD, CS, CM different

Post by **Jean** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:43 am

Over on the BBS, SVC wrote: In the 2400s, we use the same minis for the BC as we do for the CS-CM, and we use the same mini for the CL as we do for the HDD.

I'd like to consider the idea that the HDD, CS, and CM be "different" and more modern even if that violates the holy precept of existing artwork.

The first idea I had was to make their bubbles octagons. Anybody else have an idea?

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Feel free to comment here.

Jean

Sneaky Scot · Post by **Sneaky Scot** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:10 pm

I don't fancy the idea of octagonal bubbles! However, the "war construction" heritage of these ships could be shown by changes to the pylon (simpler to allow for quick construction) and wings.

djdood · Post by **djdood** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:49 pm

Just to help discussion, here is the drawing I posted to the bbs with the concepts I am pondering (note that these are just my personal musings, not anything from ADB):

ctchapel · Post by **ctchapel** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:12 pm

The thicker, rounder bubbles look like an idea for early ships not as advanced as the general war types. I do like the banding concept, especially if the edges are made vertical to echo the BDX we've seen.

djdood · Post by **djdood** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:33 pm

The banding seems to have some other fans too. Of the three, I've put up, it's probably the best-looking. I wanted the narrower/taller bubble idea to work, but it just doesn't looks sleek, once drafted.

Post by **Steve Cole** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:55 pm

I told Sandrine to use the banding.

DKeith2011 · Post by **DKeith2011** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:21 pm

Using different types of bubbles on different types (FF, DD and so on) might not be a bad idea.