My homebrew kitbashes - Page 37

Ian Keldon · August 18 2012, 03:08 AM

Not thinking this is going to be a new 'wave' of posts, just the result of some spare time with nothing better to do, and one I don't think I'd posted from the "archives"

Minerva-class scout

USS T'Penga

Shiva-class battleship (Terran Empire)

Cook-class extended range survey vessel (Napoleon-class variant)

Kaiser · August 18 2012, 07:30 AM

Good ships

Ian Keldon · August 19 2012, 07:23 PM

Slight amendment to credits on Cook class to reflect original design by SFB. Thanks to Tyndia at STSTCSOLD&A for the heads up

The Castellan · August 19 2012, 10:04 PM

Neat, but that one looks like a bitch to steer, though. O_o

Ian Keldon · August 20 2012, 02:36 AM

Probably maneuvers like a moose, but she's not a combat vessel in any event.

Ziz · August 20 2012, 08:40 AM

If it's a survey vessel you should cover that big flat spine with sensors of some sort, use the surface to your advantage.

Ian Keldon · August 20 2012, 01:29 PM

I didn't want to "over greeble" it, visually. Besides, you really can't put anything there as it would block the clearance for the impulse engine exhaust. Not only would it damage anything sticking up into it, but the radiation I would think would mess up the readings. That's why I put the sensor "pod" where I did.

Ian Keldon · August 20 2012, 02:07 PM

Anyone who has followed my work knows that I don't have a problem with "no dish" ships like the Reliant, and that I absolutely HATE "dangley dishes" (where they just stick the dish off a spar below the saucer). That said, dishes are a traditional part of most Starfleet designs.

I was playing with how I could put a dish on the Cook class creditably, and came up with this:

137th Gebirg · August 20 2012, 03:08 PM

^^^ Heh...you were inspired by Forbin's "Ascender" when you added that front nav deflector dish, weren't you?

Theoretically, you could have two smaller dishes on the exposed front of each bulge on the lower hull. Might make it a little more integrated and less of an afterthought.

Ian Keldon · August 20 2012, 03:29 PM

137th Gebirg wrote:

^^^ Heh...you were inspired by Forbin's "Ascender" when you added that front nav deflector dish, weren't you?

Actually, no...I hadn't read that thread yet (just got back from there). There was a similar ship in Ships of the Line a few years ago and that's where I probably got the idea.

Theoretically, you could have two smaller dishes on the exposed front of each bulge on the lower hull. Might make it a little more integrated and less of an afterthought.

I might play with that some time...this was more of a "doodle" anyways. I'm trying very hard not to spend all my time on kitbashing right now. This little "mini wave" was me having literally nothing better to do with several hours over a couple of days.

I've been trying to give you that break you were looking for, but sometimes "the bug" just won't leave me alone.

137th Gebirg · August 20 2012, 06:24 PM

^^^ Well, it might not happen for a long time at this point. My wife and I are 2 weeks away from our first-born arriving, and I suspect that will occupy my time for the greater part. So, long and short, don't wait up for me.

Kaiser · August 20 2012, 07:54 PM

Cook class looks good with a Dish

Ian Keldon · August 20 2012, 07:58 PM

137th Gebirg wrote:

^^^ Well, it might not happen for a long time at this point. My wife and I are 2 weeks away from our first-born arriving, and I suspect that will occupy my time for the greater part. So, long and short, don't wait up for me.

Kk. And congratulations!

137th Gebirg · August 20 2012, 08:32 PM

Thank ye kindly.

Ian Keldon · August 21 2012, 04:00 AM

Bernard Guignard suggested I try two smaller dishes on the underbelly. I did, and didn't like the result, but I DO like this one

August 18 2012, 03:08 AM	#541
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Not thinking this is going to be a new 'wave' of posts, just the result of some spare time with nothing better to do, and one I don't think I'd posted from the "archives" Minerva-class scout USS T'Penga Shiva-class battleship (Terran Empire) Cook-class extended range survey vessel (Napoleon-class variant) Last edited by Ian Keldon; August 18 2012 at 08:49 AM.

August 18 2012, 07:30 AM	#542
Kaiser Rear Admiral Location: Boyertown, PA as of July 2011	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Good ships __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/112860258811333/ For all your Sci-fi ship model and mini goodness 3DS Friend code: 0731-4800-6817

August 19 2012, 07:23 PM	#543
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Slight amendment to credits on Cook class to reflect original design by SFB. Thanks to Tyndia at STSTCSOLD&A for the heads up

August 19 2012, 10:04 PM	#544
The Castellan Commodore Location: The Plains of Cydonia	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Neat, but that one looks like a bitch to steer, though. O_o __________________ The meaning of the apocalypse is the opposite of what most people think. It does not mean the end of the world; it means the revealing of hidden secrets and the beginning of a heaven on earth. The apocalypse is starting now.

August 20 2012, 02:36 AM	#545
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Probably maneuvers like a moose, but she's not a combat vessel in any event.

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August 20 2012, 08:40 AM	#546
Ziz Commodore Location: NY	Re: My homebrew kitbashes If it's a survey vessel you should cover that big flat spine with sensors of some sort, use the surface to your advantage. __________________ Reality is just a crutch for those who can't handle science fiction.

August 20 2012, 01:29 PM	#547
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes I didn't want to "over greeble" it, visually. Besides, you really can't put anything there as it would block the clearance for the impulse engine exhaust. Not only would it damage anything sticking up into it, but the radiation I would think would mess up the readings. That's why I put the sensor "pod" where I did.

August 20 2012, 02:07 PM	#548
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Anyone who has followed my work knows that I don't have a problem with "no dish" ships like the Reliant, and that I absolutely HATE "dangley dishes" (where they just stick the dish off a spar below the saucer). That said, dishes are a traditional part of most Starfleet designs. I was playing with how I could put a dish on the Cook class creditably, and came up with this:

August 20 2012, 03:08 PM	#549
137th Gebirg Rear Admiral Location: Who is John Galt?	Re: My homebrew kitbashes ^^^ Heh...you were inspired by Forbin's "Ascender" when you added that front nav deflector dish, weren't you? Theoretically, you could have two smaller dishes on the exposed front of each bulge on the lower hull. Might make it a little more integrated and less of an afterthought. __________________ Gebirgswick - Ind, Tra, Sec & Env.

August 20 2012, 06:24 PM	#551
137th Gebirg Rear Admiral Location: Who is John Galt?	Re: My homebrew kitbashes ^^^ Well, it might not happen for a long time at this point. My wife and I are 2 weeks away from our first-born arriving, and I suspect that will occupy my time for the greater part. So, long and short, don't wait up for me. __________________ Gebirgswick - Ind, Tra, Sec & Env.

August 20 2012, 07:54 PM	#552
Kaiser Rear Admiral Location: Boyertown, PA as of July 2011	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Cook class looks good with a Dish __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/112860258811333/ For all your Sci-fi ship model and mini goodness 3DS Friend code: 0731-4800-6817

August 20 2012, 08:32 PM	#554
137th Gebirg Rear Admiral Location: Who is John Galt?	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Thank ye kindly. __________________ Gebirgswick - Ind, Tra, Sec & Env.

August 21 2012, 04:00 AM	#555
Ian Keldon Fleet Captain	Re: My homebrew kitbashes Bernard Guignard suggested I try two smaller dishes on the underbelly. I did, and didn't like the result, but I DO like this one