Topic: Trying something New... (Read 12724 times)

Atolm-Rising · « **on:** December 03, 2009, 06:59:26 pm »

...Again

This is my Archer-Class warp prototype, as it uses the experimental "bow" nacelle configuration concept. I call it the Arc-Drive
Enjoy mates:

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:52:31 am »

That's the best looking new idea I've seen in quite some time. I think you've got something really hot here.

Centurus · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2009, 01:42:08 am »

Some of the angles remind me of an Asgard ship.

intermech · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:06:19 pm »

I like the idea of vertically aligned warp engines!

intermech · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:37:18 pm »

Now that I am thinking about it, if you wanted to try and fit in the Enterprise with the annular nacelles, this could be a precursor or in between style.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2009, 10:24:40 pm »

a cross between asgard and some kind of war of the worlds type old school sci-fy. Interesting. Or the echo-papa weapon thingy...

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2009, 11:08:05 pm »

I like the concept, but not for the feds, really.

atheorhaven · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2009, 02:15:59 pm »

Hey, just played with this.. have you thought about trying this as a station?

Did a quick mockup, see what you think.. the centre structure is just a filler circle as a connector, you'll soup it up of course.

Centurus · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2009, 04:44:38 am »

Slightly reminiscent of a Cardassian station in that configuration.

Shadowfleet · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2009, 08:29:46 pm »

Most original take on a federation design I've seen in a long time. I REALLY like it and I hope someone makes and releases her soon!

Thanks for sharing Atolm!

Kreeargh · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2009, 11:38:45 pm »

Quote from: Centurus on December 08, 2009, 04:44:38 am

Slightly reminiscent of a Cardassian station in that configuration.

Yea side profile i think ds9 alt universe

atheorhaven · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2009, 01:32:41 am »

If he does the ship, I'd love to see it down as a station as well..

Man, I really need to sit down and start playing with meshing saucers again.. it'll fit in right after my locating that portal to a bubble in space/time where I can fit in a 37 hour day into my normal 24. :p

But Chris' stuff makes me really want to play with it and see what I can do with it..

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2009, 04:38:01 pm »

Still working in-between all the chaos of RL:

TOS variant idea I was toying with:

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2009, 05:58:07 pm »

Still think its an awesome idea for an alien race, not really working for me for a Fed.

intermech · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2009, 06:25:34 pm »

Just put some escape pods on it and it will be Fed right up.

Major A Payne · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:16:48 am »

That is what I call a thing of beauty. I've seen some unique designs before but I think this is your most unique yet. Mind if I give this a go?? I think it would be quite some challenge although I would need someone else to texture the ship.

Oh and any further reference material would be useful when you get some time Atolm.

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2009, 11:08:52 am »

Quote from: Major A Payne on December 18, 2009, 07:16:48 am

That is what I call a thing of beauty. I've seen some unique designs before but I think this is your most unique yet. Mind if I give this a go?? I think it would be quite some challenge although I would need someone else to texture the ship.

Oh and any further reference material would be useful when you get some time Atolm.

Sure, And I am still messing with the shape

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2009, 11:26:49 am »

still playing with the shape:

Kreeargh · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:24:33 pm »

Would it help any if you curved the nacels the other direction? Maybee add a bridge on the top ? I love the panneling pattern but i still cant help to think Azguard from stargate sorry

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2009, 10:18:06 pm »

It looks alien. I see Andromedan possibilities when I look at them. That's just me though. I see Andros a lot.

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2009, 05:38:18 pm »

Still working

Major A Payne · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:42:00 am »

I really do like that nacelle setup and whilst I would agree it is remeniscence of Andromeda it certainly adds a unique character to the design. I would put this is the same family I class the likes of the Defiant and Steamrunner (and several others as well). A couple of questions though.

- What kind of size is the ship supposed to be?? I see the shuttle but as its not defined what shuttle type it is, its difficult to get a picutre of the overall size.
- With there being, what I assume to be, an auxilary deflector can the ship, in times of destress, disconnect from the engineering hull (core breaches and such things)??

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2009, 05:30:44 pm »

Thanks mates for the CCs
The ship is around 250-300 metres long, no more, no less.
At this moment, I feel that the ship challenges a lot, but she definitely can readily be identified as a Federation ship. I will still be playing with the shape just a bit more, but I will mainly be working out the details

Then the schematic

Major- I dunno on the deflector pod (because the main engineering is in the saucer).
As for the shuttle you'll see more of that idea soon too

Major A Payne · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:53:05 am »

Interesting. Well it could be a large life pod perhaps. I mean if you look at the likes of the Prometheus it does have auxillary nacelles that are part of the saucer when its in MVAM mode, so maybe this could have the same (would be an interesting thing to see though).

Shadowfleet · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:58:41 pm »

Design is getting better and better Atolm! Can't wait to see the schematics.

Merry Christmas!

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:33:28 am »

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2010, 04:40:03 pm »

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:45:11 pm »

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #28 on:** January 07, 2010, 02:48:47 am »

I'm sure you did it the way it is on purpose, but I'll say this anyway...

I think it would look better with the 2ndary hull towards the rear of the saucer rather than towards the front.

Very awesome design though. Very original, departs, no, runs away from the norm and accepted convention, still very commercially viable though. Reminds me of your design that had the 2ndary hull more or less vertical underneath the saucer.

KBF_Gow · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:22:51 pm »

Forgive me for the utter travesty I performed on your hull drawing.

The ship looks Andorian designed to me. I think perhaps the hull needs a definate but subtle bow and stern distinction.

Thinking of the Kestral and other early Andorian built or designed ships.. From SFM site. I recall reading that the Andorrians preferred to
attach the warps directly to the primary hull.

Again, forgive me for what I did to your work.

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2010, 06:56:09 pm »

LOL, Don't worry 'bout it mate.
If I'm not mistaken, you are referring to the unicorn games RPG Andorian book.
In said book they did show saucered ships for the Andorians.

atheorhaven · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2010, 08:32:33 pm »

Speaking of travesty..

Tried it again..

atheorhaven · « **Reply #32 on:** January 14, 2010, 06:40:16 pm »

I did, but I think the nacelles look better in like I first had them.. and Yes, that's a hint that I'd like to see a station done in this style..

(edit: fixed)

markyd · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2010, 01:02:09 pm »

Atolm,

I love that no matter what anyone has said, you have pursued this design as a federation start trek design.. and with ur later images... bang you shut them up, nice work.. i think it looks great, would love to see more.

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