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Gorn Ships: Making the HDD, CS, CM different
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:43 am
by Jean
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
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:10 pm
by Sneaky Scot
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:49 pm
by djdood
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):
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:12 pm
by ctchapel
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:33 pm
by djdood
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.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:55 pm
by Steve Cole
I told Sandrine to use the banding.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:21 pm
by DKeith2011
Using different types of bubbles on different types (FF, DD and so on) might not be a bad idea.