Updated FoaS-Style Frigate [WIP]

[Furyofaseraph]

Hey - I just spent a few hours agonizing over various ship models and styles and came up with this little gem. I picked up a few detail techniques that I hope have come to good use.
Here she is: the new Edinburgh.
Her armament is as follows (weapons are a bit different in my universe than in starshatter):
1 - Graser
3 - twin Laser Turrets
4 - twin Defensive Pulse-Turrets
2 - Laser Broadsides (not modelled yet)
4 - Torpedo tubes (not modelled yet)

Yet to be modelled are all the sensor antennae and what not, as well as those weapons in the broadside. C&C Welcome.

Many thanks
~Rob

[Furyofaseraph]

[wdboyd]

Salutations,
 
This side mounted weapons appear to be turrets. If so... will they actually be able to rotate. If yes, have you figured out how to get them to work properly. You may have problems along that axis. That's assuming the gun barrels will be able to elevate and fire. [;)]

[Furyofaseraph]

They are indeed turrets, and they will rotate. I didn't know it would be a chore, but I'm sure I'll figure something out... I hope.

[Tophat1815]

Not sure if its constructive or not but here it goes:

1) Do you have the thrusters for all vectors on the model?

2) Do you really need the thrusters accuratly modeled on the ship for them to work?

I like the design it seems simple,however it totally lacks the "windows" prevelent in virtually all the stock ship models.

[Furyofaseraph]

Point 1) There will be thrusters, but they will not be modelled on, but rather just textured. They will be located on the triangular corners of the model. The exception is the retroengines which are modelled and located on the aft hull.

Point 2) I chose not to model on windows, but again they will be textured on. Though to be honest, I have always had a problem with the idea of windows on a warship. they always struck me as vulnerable. However, that won't stop me from sneaking on a few portholes.

[Tophat1815]

I agree,i think "windows' are foolish on a warship!