Model Needs something: Space Frigate

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-06-24 03:30pm

This is the model in question. Yes, I know, hard to tell with only one photo. But it just kind of lacks something and I was hoping for feed back on it. Most of the measurements come from the USN frigate class I can't remember the name of. I also put an armored prow on it. Ramming FTW!

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2007-06-24 03:37pm

Big sensor towers on either side. Something like mnyah.

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-06-24 04:27pm

Jesus christ howedar, I think I just came. Whoever made that did a beautiful job...

YT300000 · Post by **YT300000** » 2007-06-24 05:01pm

There's too much smooth uniformity at the front. Break it up with some cannons, docking pylons, a cockpit, or even just some lines to show the gaps between the metal plates. Same story at the sides, although it's a much smaller surface and doesn't leap out as much.

Vehrec · Post by **Vehrec** » 2007-06-24 08:24pm

Torpedo tubes. Maybe with covers, but definately torpedo tubes in that prow section.

Havok · Post by **Havok** » 2007-06-24 10:53pm

Well if it is for ramming, a solid nose piece constructed from a solid block of material would be stronger than many pieces.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2007-06-25 12:01am

That's not necessarily true; an engineered structure can generally be stronger/stiffer/more durable than a monolithic block.

Besides, it might not even be possible to fabricate a single-piece structure of that size with the requisite materials and material processes.

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-06-25 01:17am

After quite a bit of work, here she is and still not finished. I really like it so far.

EDIT: And here is proof of missile racks. Fear the 46 missile launch capability!

One more EDIT: And here's the engines. Loving these after I changed from the original.

Final EDIT: More work done. One image in parallel projection

And normal prespective

Shroom Man 777 · Post by **Shroom Man 777** » 2007-06-25 10:43am

There's too many of those venty things on its ass.

Starglider · Post by **Starglider** » 2007-06-25 03:48pm

Shroom Man 777 wrote:There's too many of those venty things on its ass.

No, that's ok, but the second 'out on a pylon' design of the side pods looks weaker, more vulnerable and more complex than the first 'rounded protrusion' design.

YT300000 · Post by **YT300000** » 2007-06-25 04:25pm

Very nice, the front has definitely been fixed. It sort of looks like a cross between a Corellian Corvette and a Dreadnought from TIE Fighter. You may consider adding another turret on the bottom and possibly the sides, though, so it has a full arc of fire, and not just on one side.

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-06-25 09:17pm

I still have to add CIWS to it, and I'm debating on where to put those.

Cosmic Average · Post by **Cosmic Average** » 2007-06-25 09:23pm

Starglider wrote:No, that's ok, but the second 'out on a pylon' design of the side pods looks weaker, more vulnerable and more complex than the first 'rounded protrusion' design.

Personally, I think a mix would look nice. Have the rounded one jutting out on a pylon.

phred · Post by **phred** » 2007-06-25 09:40pm

if yer gonna plan on ramming you should make the front end more of a wedge shape, rather than that shovel nose thing you have going there.

Id put at least 1 turret on the bottom as well.

beyond that... Kewl

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-06-26 12:10am

More work done. Went back to rounded torp tubes, changed the turrets, added a second one to the bottom and removed a bunch of the maneuvering thrusters. Still need to add CIWS, which I'm stumped on where to put them.

Darth Tanner · Post by **Darth Tanner** » 2007-06-26 08:23am

I preferred the earlier turrets. And the nose section still needs something to break it up, maybe torpedo tubes or a bridge screen.

Phantasee · Post by **Phantasee** » 2007-06-27 10:01pm

Racing Stripes!

That's what I thought you did when you broke up the bow, like Howedar said to.

Add the CIWS to that little niche aft of the ram head.

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2007-06-27 11:26pm

That nose/head piece dealie reminds me of the front of seaQuest.

Havok · Post by **Havok** » 2007-06-28 12:40am

I like it better with all the maneuvering thrusters.

JointStrikeFighter · Post by **JointStrikeFighter** » 2007-06-28 04:05am

Add some cooling fins on top of the engine block to beef the height up a little.

Havok · Post by **Havok** » 2007-06-28 03:30pm

Double stack the torp tubes.

Ghetto Edit: Actually, go back to the beefier tubes that weren't rounded, double stack those, then thicken up the supprt struts/arms and make them a detachable/modular unit that can be swithched out for different missions. Sensor packages, missles, figther engagement, torpedoes and make it ejectable in case of damage so you don't have to worry about an armorment package blowing up half the ship.

Ghetto Edit #2: Make sure to have a spell check mission package you can fire at my posts too.

Grahf: Seeker Of Power · Post by **Grahf: Seeker Of Power** » 2007-08-18 06:08pm

What program did you use to create that model. I know nothing about 3D rendering, but I've got a bunch of designs I want to model.

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2007-08-18 06:26pm

That would be Google Sketchup Pro 6. There is a free version out there. Quite easy too.

salm · Post by **salm** » 2007-08-18 09:04pm

Grahf: Seeker Of Power wrote:What program did you use to create that model. I know nothing about 3D rendering, but I've got a bunch of designs I want to model.

If you want to model get Blender of Wings 3D. They´re both freeware and very good.
I you want to get into 3D more seriously download the trial of 3ds Max, Maya PLE or the trial of XSI. XSI is very cheap, so perhaps it´s smart to learn that.

Grahf: Seeker Of Power · Post by **Grahf: Seeker Of Power** » 2007-08-18 09:30pm

Is there anyone in particular on this site that would be willing to do some of my designs in their free time?