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Offline Blindhorizon

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[BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« on: June 02, 2013, 08:44:49 AM »
This is my vision for a heresy era marine heavy frigate, more updates to come C&C welcome.









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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 03:00:04 PM »
Is awefully thin in the middle, Im assumin thats going to be bulked out with weapons? Other than that its a nice shape so far and looks like it will be pretty cool when detailed. Is that based off Grim Darks SC?
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 08:14:31 PM »
Quote from: AndrewChristlieb on June 02, 2013, 03:00:04 PM
Is awefully thin in the middle, Im assumin thats going to be bulked out with weapons? Other than that its a nice shape so far and looks like it will be pretty cool when detailed. Is that based off Grim Darks SC?

Yes sir this is based off the grimdark strike cruiser. The middle will be bulked out, i'll be doing removeable panels that can be cast seperately that way i can design aircraft hangar bays as well. I made this slightly bigger then a normal frigate but smaller then the light cruiser, it comes in at 62mm.

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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 09:02:56 PM »
Cast separately.
that makes me happy to hear :)
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Offline Blindhorizon

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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2013, 09:02:10 AM »
Quote from: Jimmy Zimms on June 02, 2013, 09:02:56 PM
Cast separately.
that makes me happy to hear :)

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Got an update, this thing has taken a lot more fiddly work fitting the weapon batteries in then i expected. The extra effort will pay off as everything will fit flush but i'm taking serious time making it just right. Last stuff i need to add is a flying bridge, some detail on the belly, and the carrier bays.









C&C very much requested, ideas on anything i can add if inspiration hits you let me know.

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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2013, 02:43:06 PM »
There needs to be something in the flat area next to the thrusters on the back I think. Maybe another engine nacelle, some technology gubbins, or even a 2mm plastic strip laid down as a brace going horizontally. I really like the weapons batteries, mate. Much better than the ones from GDB.
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2013, 02:52:22 PM »
Looking nice man.  You're inspiring me to quit slacking on my frigate build. Keep up the momentum.
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Offline Blindhorizon

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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2013, 08:14:34 PM »
Quote from: Jimmy Zimms on June 04, 2013, 02:43:06 PM
There needs to be something in the flat area next to the thrusters on the back I think. Maybe another engine nacelle, some technology gubbins, or even a 2mm plastic strip laid down as a brace going horizontally. I really like the weapons batteries, mate. Much better than the ones from GDB.

I see what your saying about that flat spot, I'm thinking about just leaving it the way it is though front and back. Thanks seems like the weapon batteries are a hit with this.

Quote from: Comrade-K-Rad on June 04, 2013, 02:52:22 PM
Looking nice man.  You're inspiring me to quit slacking on my frigate build. Keep up the momentum.

I follow mangoz builds love them wish i had that kind of skill, your build inspired me to just go for it though. I'd like to see yours finished, perhaps we can do an exchange of our work at some point...
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2013, 10:15:04 PM »
Looking good!
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2013, 01:08:09 AM »
Looks great
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[BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2013, 09:41:46 PM »
Love where you're going with this!
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2013, 11:26:49 PM »
Quick update, i finished the carrier sides. I'm not sure if i will do a lance turret side yet. Still tons of detail to finish on the ship as well as the flying bridge behind the rear turret.







C&C and any idea's welcome.
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2013, 04:05:21 AM »
Looks awesome!
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2013, 02:47:46 PM »
The weapons look great, not so much with the bays tho. The transition from prow to bay and back to the engines is very abrupt and imo would look much sleeker with more of the arrowhead shape of the Chaos bays. Something like 2-3 smaller "bay doors" set along a long slope from the front to about 3/4 of the length of the bay and then just a single "bay door" on that rear 1/4 and angled back in towards the hull. I would probably hold off on lance sides, there are not any escorts with p/s lances. Of course a heavy raider with 1 p/f and 1 f/s lance would be pretty wicked...
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Re: [BFG] Pre-heresy marine heavy frigate wip.
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2013, 12:54:42 AM »
Added some ribbing to the back part of the ship. Thoughts? good/bad?





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Quote from: AndrewChristlieb on June 06, 2013, 02:47:46 PM
The weapons look great, not so much with the bays tho. The transition from prow to bay and back to the engines is very abrupt and imo would look much sleeker with more of the arrowhead shape of the Chaos bays. Something like 2-3 smaller "bay doors" set along a long slope from the front to about 3/4 of the length of the bay and then just a single "bay door" on that rear 1/4 and angled back in towards the hull. I would probably hold off on lance sides, there are not any escorts with p/s lances. Of course a heavy raider with 1 p/f and 1 f/s lance would be pretty wicked...

Your sentiment has been echoed i will be working on a different launch craft bay for this beast.
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