Topic: Ticonderoga Class X Light Cruiser by ModelsPlease (Read 1974 times)

ModelsPlease · « **on:** October 20, 2005, 03:54:57 am »

Ticonderoga Class X Light Cruiser

http://www.battleclinic.com/docks/files/dist/index.php/file,a916ce4f995391d94288a035acb90a67.rar

Something for you TMP lovers

Enjoy !!!!
-MP

Starforce2 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2005, 05:35:04 am »

reminds me of an sw vessel

OlBuzzard · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2005, 07:30:07 am »

looks like you are firing up the ol' model machine again !

good job sir !

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2005, 10:29:30 am »

Scratch one more off the FASA Trek/inspired to SFC list...

Well done.

KF

Norsehound · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2005, 12:43:15 pm »

FASA sure comes up with some strange designs...

Isn't there a TNG alternative of this somewhere in the Wolf 359 graveyard?

OlBuzzard · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2005, 01:21:34 pm »

The closest to this is the X-CLC (as far as a light cruiser is concerned). The warp drive configuration is different. BUT, as far as a TNG variant that is it. It's available in the GAW mod that Nanner put togeather as well as at Battle clinic. (The only thing missing at the BC location is the proper credits file). I have the proper flies for the OP weapons as well. Oh the name of the ship was the USS Bass Master .... aka Sea Wolf class

In a few weeks (as soon as the Mako is done) I will be doing a bash on the Mako and making a slightly different version ... smaller hull on the same pattern with the pylons going vertical. This version could be either a very heavy DD or a smaller CL either one. ( haven't really made up my mind just yet)

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2005, 03:15:10 pm »

Quote from: Norsehound on October 20, 2005, 12:43:15 pm

FASA sure comes up with some strange designs...

Isn't there a TNG alternative of this somewhere in the Wolf 359 graveyard?

Yes the Challanger -class

Magnum357 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2005, 07:23:10 pm »

I this an actual FASA design? I kinda like it, but I'm not sure what kind of role it would fullfill.

Norsehound · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:35:28 pm »

For anyone keeping score, this is a violator of one of Gene Roddenberry's 'unnofficial design rules'- that Pylons have to be 50% line-of-sight with one another.

But then, nobody seems to be taking score so....

that is a really strange design.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2005, 10:50:09 pm »

Quote from: Magnum357 on October 20, 2005, 07:23:10 pm

I this an actual FASA design? I kinda like it, but I'm not sure what kind of role it would fullfill.

Yes it is..............

From STARDATE MAGAZINE, December 1985, courtesy of contributor Gary Perry
Class design by Matt Burke & Dale L. Kemper
Ticonderoga Class X Light Cruiser
NOTES: The Ticonderoga Class Light Cruiser is the newest class of vessels to come from the Federation assembly line. At present, only the Ticonderoga has been completed, with the construction of 24 more vessels to begin if and when she successfully completes her trials.
The Ticonderoga is the first Starfleet vessel with up and down warp nacelles, as opposed to the conventional side to side method of dual engines in the past. Great study and design experimentation has gone into this alignment, with a number of new theories in warp engineering occurring as well. Not until the evidence of improved performance (see the Orion Swift Solaria class) came about was this radical design ever seriously considered.
Tests have shown that through some still not understood principle of warp matter/antimatter balance a vessel using this engine configuration should attain greater speeds with more safety than a vessel using the standard configuration. Practical trials have only been conducted with vessels less than 40,000 tons but designers and warp engineers can find no reason why this advantage should not help larger ships as well. Ticonderoga has been built to make sure that this is indeed so.
If the class is a success, Starfleet intends to use the vessels for such tasks as escorts for important convoys, and pirate suppression. Finally, the privateers who prey on helpless shipping will come up against a vessel that can both outgun them and outrun them. This never-before-seen situation is looked upon with great expectation by many merchant corporations and far-flung frontier worlds.
The trials of the Ticonderoga are scheduled for later in this year. Only then will it be known for sure if the class will be a success or not. Regardless of the outcome, the Ticonderoga class may very well be the last major Starfleet vessel to be equipped with standard warp engines. The continuing tests of the new battleship Excelsior and her transwarp drive may make all other means of interstellar propulsion obsolete before the final ship of the Ticonderoga class is complete.

Magnum357 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:26:02 am »

Interesting, but why would this design be any faster then a Constitution, Miranda or a Constellation?

Starforce2 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2005, 12:54:29 am »

Quote from: OlBuzzard on October 20, 2005, 01:21:34 pm

The closest to this is the X-CLC (as far as a light cruiser is concerned). The warp drive configuration is different. BUT, as far as a TNG variant that is it. It's available in the GAW mod that Nanner put togeather as well as at Battle clinic. (The only thing missing at the BC location is the proper credits file).

Which ship is missing credits? Link?

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