Topic: Rom BoP for Lost Era (WIP) (Read 3617 times)

Atrahasis · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2003, 07:49:36 pm »

Don't forget you need to put a plasma launcher at the front.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2003, 09:39:08 pm »

Well, I assumed that after the encounter with the Enterprise, the Roms decided that the plasma torp was only of use against bases and stationary targets. I was going to add disruptors to the wing bases...but maybe it would still work with a plasma torp launcher...the Klink style M/AM reactors would provide enough power to make that feasable, you think?

Anyway here's a pic what I did today...not much as , even though it was my day off, I had a honey-do list that was horrendous.

Kaenyne · « **Reply #22 on:** November 13, 2003, 08:38:15 am »

Nice progress.

Although I'm not sure about the Romulan symbol. It kinda clashes, but not garishly so.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2003, 10:10:51 am »

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Nice progress.

Although I'm not sure about the Romulan symbol. It kinda clashes, but not garishly so.

Thanx!

You think if I gray-scale it, make it more like a matte finish, i.e. the rank insignia on our military camo uniforms?

Kaenyne · « **Reply #24 on:** November 13, 2003, 10:18:08 am »

Yeah, give that a try...

sandman69247 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2003, 08:39:57 pm »

BLASPHEMY!!!

True it has been done...also true that some do not like the ones made. That's one of the things about being a modeller...sometimes you attempt a model for the sheer challenge of it. Those who are critical of the ones made might be nitpicking, but, in the end when one is made that meets their approval then all will be happy.

Or, it might just be the impetous to get them to make the attempt themselves, thereby adding another modeller to the ranks.

If I don't

till I'm a blithering idiot making this attempt and actually make one that I'm happy with, I'll release it and if doesn't meet with their approval, that's ok...I did it for me. Yes it has the benefit of being a prized design that is in demand by some, but it is equally valuable to the modeller...I'm doing a lot of experimenting, trying new things out, trying to get it right. Most Feds are pretty easy to build...A saucer, some cylinders, a few specially shape pieces and you got it. The Melak (and by similarity of design, the D'Deridex) are alot more complicated. Having fun, but it is frustrating!

Reverend · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2003, 11:27:47 pm »

This BoP is rather dandy- keep up the good work....

Stormbringer · « **Reply #28 on:** November 13, 2003, 11:35:28 pm »

The wings are a bit thick in my opinion. Is it intentional? otherwise good ship.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 14, 2003, 12:05:51 pm »

Thanx, and yes, it is intentional...I figured with the new Klink technology, they would have to re-fit the power conduits and such to handle the increased power capacity, as well as strengthen the wings to handle the added stress of higher warp speeds.

Remember this is intended to show my take on what the Roms tried in order to increase the effectiveness of their ships. Those of us working on the Lost Era are pretty much taking artistic license with the designs, trying to show the transition from TOS/TMP to TNG designs. Quite fun, actually.

NOTE: If anyone has ideas on what designs should like, or you have one in your head that you think might work for this time period, by all means let us see it. I have a "Official Lost Era" thread going, so post 'em there.

OK, here's a few shots of some more work I did on her...changed the symbol to a more matte finish (does look better

) and added disruptor canons to the wing bases. I plan on releasing 2 versions...with a plasma launcher and w/out...this is w/out.

Let me know what you think so far...

Kaenyne · « **Reply #30 on:** November 14, 2003, 12:25:27 pm »

Yes, she is definately becoming one beautful bird!

The matte work is on the mone, and the additions of the weapons are slick as well.

Great work, and I'm happy to hear there will be two versions!

Looking forward to flying her!

sandman69247 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 15, 2003, 11:01:02 am »

Thanx Kaenyne!!

And thanx for the suggestion on the symbol...worked well and makes it look more real.

Does anyone have, or know where to get, Romulan fonts? I have Klingon, but no Rom, except for the Romulanized english lettering.

Any suggestions on what to put on the bottom? I tried a grayscaled version of the bird from TOS, but it doesn't line up right, and it really doesn't look right with the new color scheme. Any help would be appreciated.

SSCF_LeRoy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 15, 2003, 11:30:34 am »

Could you possibly make one that is armed with photon torpedoes? I ask this question because I remember the captain of the Enterprise - C saying the the Romulan ships they faught used photon torpedoes during the Kitomer Massacre in "Yesterday's Enterprise".

E_Look · « **Reply #33 on:** November 15, 2003, 05:57:03 pm »

Nice windows on the edges of the hull.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2003, 09:23:16 am »

Thanx!! As for the photons, I don't there will be any on this ship...we're thinking of doing the Melak for the Narendra III incident...if I, or someone else comes up with a good one that is.

Kaenyne · « **Reply #35 on:** November 17, 2003, 09:17:11 am »

Bump for update!

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