Thought-provoking designs in this thread. 
My homebrew kitbashes
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Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Thanks guys!
I've got one more in the pipeline, and then it may be a bit before I do any more ships. I have computer problems that are keeping me from working on them.
I'll try to post the last one I have currently soon.
I've got one more in the pipeline, and then it may be a bit before I do any more ships. I have computer problems that are keeping me from working on them.
I'll try to post the last one I have currently soon.
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Ok, got my technical issues sorted (at least for now), and I'm back with some more:
Resolute-class escort
Clydesdale-class deep space tug
Pilotfish-class tug
and lastly, the USS Avenger after being refit to testbed the proposed changes to the Miranda class in the 2270s
Resolute-class escort
Clydesdale-class deep space tug
Pilotfish-class tug
and lastly, the USS Avenger after being refit to testbed the proposed changes to the Miranda class in the 2270s
Wow, I gotta say, the Clydesdale....really lives up to the name 
Great work on all of them though. Maybe the Pilotfish (& Avenger) should have it's nacelles angled outward (or moved outward) to provide more room for whatever it's "tugging".
Great work on all of them though. Maybe the Pilotfish (& Avenger) should have it's nacelles angled outward (or moved outward) to provide more room for whatever it's "tugging".
Well, that's different! I don't think I've ever seen anyone turn a cylindrical feature any direction except axially along the direction of travel.Clydesdale-class deep space tug
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Wow, I gotta say, the Clydesdale....really lives up to the name
Great work on all of them though. Maybe the Pilotfish (& Avenger) should have it's nacelles angled outward (or moved outward) to provide more room for whatever it's "tugging".
Glad you liked the Clydesdale. I thought it fit...it's big and brawny and powerful.
The Pilotfish doesn't hard dock with anyone, it's a "tractor" tug, hence the two small aft facing dishes (tractor beam emitters).
Being a relatively small and "weak" tug, it would take probably two or three to tow really bulky vessels, hence the name "Pilotfish" (as in the little fish that frequently run with sharks).
The Avenger isn't a tug at all.
Thanks for the comments nontheless!
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Well, I was looking to do "different" with that one, so it looks like I succeeded. Structurally I justify it as being stronger across the "y" axis than some other designs, and the compact nature overall lends structural strength where it counts (around the nacelles and the tractor beam emitter).
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Very good new Kitbashs
I wonder if Forbin will make a model on one ^_^
I'd be honored if he did.
If he's "listening", the ones I'd most like see realized would be either the Andromeda or the Resolute.
Wow, I gotta say, the Clydesdale....really lives up to the name
Great work on all of them though. Maybe the Pilotfish (& Avenger) should have it's nacelles angled outward (or moved outward) to provide more room for whatever it's "tugging".
Glad you liked the Clydesdale. I thought it fit...it's big and brawny and powerful.
The Pilotfish doesn't hard dock with anyone, it's a "tractor" tug, hence the two small aft facing dishes (tractor beam emitters).
Being a relatively small and "weak" tug, it would take probably two or three to tow really bulky vessels, hence the name "Pilotfish" (as in the little fish that frequently run with sharks).
The Avenger isn't a tug at all.
Thanks for the comments nontheless!
One DS9 episode had a small tug towing an Excelsior class, so they're not so "weak".
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
That's true, but I got the impression that was a pretty good-sized ship. The Pilotfish is a little ship with small, relatively low-power engines. It normally tows small freighters, scouts, etc. For something as big as a starship, it would take more than one.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
I think you should rename the Cydesdale to "USS Saint Bernard." Looks like it's carrying a big brandy barrel.
"Woof!"
Yeah, it uses a "thru-deck" style. The SFB carrier is a whole 'nother animal
. Both cool looking ships.
Ian Keldon
Fleet Captain
Vostok-class research vessel
Ivari-class scout
Shran-class frigate
Chippewa-class scout
Ivari-class scout
Shran-class frigate
Chippewa-class scout
Chippewa-class scout is awesome.
Yeah, I like the Chippewa-class scout - chunky and powerful looking.
Does it have a landing bay?
Does it have a landing bay?
Fantastic!
Love these bold designs. The Chippewa is especially invigorating.
Love these bold designs. The Chippewa is especially invigorating.
