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Hood-class battlecruiser TOS concept design

AdmiralBuck

Lieutenant Commander
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In addition to the Repulse project, another 1:350 custom model is in the works with the design of a new battlecruiser, the Hood. As with the other ships in my fleet, Hood is depicted here in the late TOS, pre-TMP configuration. This 3D sketch up render was produced to help visualize the shapes and general layout before construction begins.









 
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I really like how you've compacted and enhanced the Constitution-class for the Hood. I'm looking forward to seeing the model (love your Sentinel and Wasp models).
 
Agreed that it's a beautiful ship. Beefed up especially in the neck area.

Are you going to add lots of phaser emitters? I would think a battle cruiser would have a lot more of those than the heavy/command cruiser Enterprise.
 
Agreed that it's a beautiful ship. Beefed up especially in the neck area.

Are you going to add lots of phaser emitters? I would think a battle cruiser would have a lot more of those than the heavy/command cruiser Enterprise.

Thanks! I haven't yet placed the forward torpedos or phasers locations. I'm still contemplating their best positions as they are usually the last details I add.
 
If it were me, probably 2 circular arcs on both sides of the saucer. 4-6 emplacements on the inner arc and maybe 6-8 emplacements on the outer arc.

Maybe side emplacements on the secondary hull in addition to above & below the hangar.
 
The beefed up design works wonders. Only thing I'm not a fan of is how the pylon sticks into the curvature of the nacelle; it seems 'off'. Same goes for that little bauble at the base of the pylons: why is it moved towards the aft instead of giving that connection a logical way of integrating with the rest of the hull? Perhaps you can give thoses line on the underside of the pylons a bit more meaning, like actually being indented? They look too good to be used just as decoration...
The same goes, by the way, for that awesome impulse encasement. The smooth curve of your top construction looks like it could bend all the way to the aft and house the impulse engines as well. Instead, the impulse housing clashes with that upper construction, giving it a bit of a clunky look. It looks like it wants to combine the Constitution bridge construction with the Excelsior's impulse housing?
That indent on the secondary hull rocks. Nice hot rod styling in combination with that curve on the nacelles and the pointy bussard collectors, which I'm digging a lot!
 
We're all here to learn man. The only reason I say the things I say is because I spot something that can be done better. Constructive criticism is just a part of it; it helped me create better models. In the end, it's your model. You can ignore my advise, or do something with it. For example, the way that indent on the secondary hull visually flows into the base of the pylon? That's *awesome*! It is visually pleasing; no need for that bulbous thingy aft of it IMHO.
In the case of the Repulse, that advise had to do with your modeling methods. Heeding it would mean that, even if you won't change the Repulse, you will be aware of the number of segments you're using in the next model, meaning a smoother and cleaner model. Your render of that model showed the low number of polygons quite well, and because I thought that a shame I commented on that. Because I really want for your models to look the best they can!
 
I do appreciate the time you took to thoughtfully critique the design. I seldom receive such specific suggestions. The 3D renders of the Hood posted at the top were early versions and I've since dropped the raised blister at the pylon base. The "L" shaped panel line on the sides of the pylon will feature an offset depth of the outboard face. I agree that the lower nacelle swoop seems to intersect the pylon oddly. I can still play with that transition. The command deck from the profile, continues the sweep into the dorsal, encompassing the impulse as part of it's structure was not the intent. I sketched and mocked up many variations of the impulse deck and it's position relative to the primary, dorsal, and command extension and felt this was the best solution for me. Thanks for your interest!
 
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