ANOTHER Ambassador Concept! :-)

[FalTorPan]

In this thread of Starship Modeler's Discussion Forums, poster Jason Abbadon has completed the construction of a 1:2500 scale model of yet another concept for the Ambassador-class starship.

This version of the ship also seems to be based on a combination of Andrew Probert's profile sketch and color rendering. The engineering hull and nacelle pylons actually seem to jibe a bit more with the color rendering than Probert's current 3D rendition of the ship.

Of the three Ambassador concepts (Probert's evolving design, Sternbach's "canon" design, and this model kit), I still prefer Probert's evolving design, but all three are quite interesting and fun!

 

[Wingsley]

Is it just me, or is Probert's design better looking than any of the others, including the Galaxy-class 1701-D?

 

[FatherRob]

This one is interesting, though the 'ribbed for your pleasure' saucer underside is a bit jarring.

Rob+

 

[Trekker4747]

I don't care for this paticular design. The nacelles are too tucked in, the ribs under the saucer, and the hull faces on the front/deflector area.

 

[Captain Robert April]

I prefer a nice wide wingspan on my ships, like having the nacelles spaced out about even with the outer edge of the primary hull.

 

[Griffworks]

FalTorPan said:
In this thread of Starship Modeler's Discussion Forums, poster Jason Abbadon has completed the construction of a 1:2500 scale model of yet another concept for the Ambassador-class starship.

This version of the ship also seems to be based on a combination of Andrew Probert's profile sketch and color rendering. The engineering hull and nacelle pylons actually seem to jibe a bit more with the color rendering than Probert's current 3D rendition of the ship.

Of the three Ambassador concepts (Probert's evolving design, Sternbach's "canon" design, and this model kit), I still prefer Probert's evolving design, but all three are quite interesting and fun!

This is a model kit that was put out based off of the side view drawings from Mr. Probert, I think it was. Concept art stuff. The kit should still be available from the Starship Modeler Store.

 

[Capt_Jason]

I too can't wrap my mind around the nacelles being tucked in so tightly, though the kit has been put together quite well obviously.

 

[JuanBolio]

I don't at all care for the nacelle placement or flattened deflector area, I'm sorry to say. It doesn't get much better than the USS Yamaguchi to me, though I do like THIS design for the aft dorsal a little better, and I prefer the Enterprise-C's blue impulse exhaust.