After a long break a new thread...
This ship is my latest WIP. The modelling is finished. I might add some smaller details if I get the impression that areas of the ship need an artistic refinement but the main task of this now public WIP will be texturing.
I won't bother you with a verbose background story for that ship (in fact there is a future history plot) but if someone is interested here are some informations: The basic ideas were taken from nyraths famous web site "the atomic rocket page". Whenever it was possible I kept with the principles of real life physics. So there is no artificial gravity, no inertia dampers or other kinds of magic handwavium like FTL travel. Engines, sensors and weapons systems are as realistic as possible. The ship is 287m long and has a crew of 30. The frigate has an abundance of extremly sophisticated avionic systems so there is no need for a larger crew. In principle it could fullfill it's tasks on its own controlled by its advanced and sometimes rather headstrong AI...
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But my main question or request assuming this isn't your first model in the series, can we see a fleet shot?
Glad to see something new from you.
Did you start with a sketch or just start building one day?
Mikey-B: In fact I got some inspiration from Jovian Chronicles. Besides the funny robot things their ships are really looking awesome.
Tovette: I'm aware of the fact that not everyone will like the ring. But without it the design of the ship would look a bit unbalanced. The ring houses a large array of antennas for active and passive sensors and an extremly advanced ECM system covered beneath carbon fiber shields. These electronic warfare systems are a vital part of the ship's armament
Dannage: Indeed there is already one other ship. It's my freighter which is on halt in the moment.
atomicship: The unprotected electronics on the prow and the open mounting of the
gigajoule laser were an artistic decision. Given the fact that most engagements
will be fought from greater distances e.g. several thousand kilometers and that
the weapons of choice will be guided or autonomous missiles I think that will be
no big disadvantage. One single hit with a kinetic warhead can pierce even the strongest armour. The benefits of the armour must be worth the costs in mass. You remember the engines should be as realistic as possible so there are physical limitations for the thrust.
mikala: My sketching skills are not even on par with my ability to model something. So most of the time I simply start building my models after collecting reference material and an extensive brainstorming. I know that this isn't the best approach for creating 3D stuff but it works for me.
The engine section is rounded too. And the rest of the ship has a lot of smooth roundings. But I appreciate your opinion as an artist very much! If I have got you right you are referring to the ring's cross section?
It's all good. Just an opinion. It's your baby, dude!