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Juvat · 06-17-2008, 10:37 PM

I finally got around to modeling a fighter I've had stored in the back of my head for years. I don't know exactly what it's designation is going to be yet so if anyone's got any ideas throw 'em out there.

The basic gist of the thing is to be a very capable air/space superiority craft in service sometime around 2170ish. There's still a lot of work to be done, but I'm pretty happy with the layout as of now. The wings and stabs are just placeholders to give me (and you who are looking) an idea. I haven't got a clue how I'm going to do the cockpit either. As time permits I'll try to keep updating. At least I'm more motivated to complete this than I was my Lancer-class ship.

Comments and criticism welcome.

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**docprice** · 06-17-2008, 11:16 PM

Referance Macross Plus for some cocpit ideas

madmatt · 06-19-2008, 03:19 PM

I love Macross Plus...Keep to post...

**docprice** · 06-19-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

I love Macross Plus...Keep to post...

I am keeping to post, He stated that he wanted some help or atleast some ideas on a cockpit configuration. so I referanced Macross plus.

somacruz145 · 06-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Looks really nice

The only parts that bugs me are the engines - they look a bit too wide in the rear. But the model is pretty much bare so I can't tell what you're trying to achieve

Juvat · 06-19-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm on leave starting today through next week so I hope to have a chance to complete the overall structure at a minimum. I love the Veritechs from Macross so those are good reference material. I already have quite a few pics of them myself.

The part I'm having trouble with regarding the cockpit is with the canopy. I'm trying to think of a way to do it so the design flows and still allows a good view. I'm also throwing around whether I want two seats in tandem or side by side. I'm thinking side by side. The engines will end up tapering more in the back at the exhaust nozzles, too.

Thanks for the input.

**Tovette** · 06-19-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docprice

Referance Macross Plus for some cocpit ideas

Holy Crap is that last cockpit HUD from a video arcade game???

Orblivion · 06-19-2008, 11:02 PM

Yeah, thats the new Gundam arcade in Japan. Notice the girl inside is wearing an Earth Federation uniform.

**Meph** · 06-20-2008, 12:00 PM

Nice shape man! And since it's 2170'ish, perhaps no need for a cockpit? You can make it a UCAV.

Juvat · 06-20-2008, 05:33 PM

I hate UCAVs now so I don't think I'm going that route.

06-17-2008, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Juvat SFM Nugget Realname: Schimpfy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX Age: 29 Posts: 96	New Air/Space Fighter I finally got around to modeling a fighter I've had stored in the back of my head for years. I don't know exactly what it's designation is going to be yet so if anyone's got any ideas throw 'em out there. The basic gist of the thing is to be a very capable air/space superiority craft in service sometime around 2170ish. There's still a lot of work to be done, but I'm pretty happy with the layout as of now. The wings and stabs are just placeholders to give me (and you who are looking) an idea. I haven't got a clue how I'm going to do the cockpit either. As time permits I'll try to keep updating. At least I'm more motivated to complete this than I was my Lancer-class ship. Comments and criticism welcome. 001.png 002.png
	"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.".

06-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
madmatt SFM Nugget Realname: Matteo Carniato Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 50	I love Macross Plus...Keep to post...
	May The Force Be With You

06-19-2008, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
somacruz145 SFM Obsessed Realname: Adam Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Poland Age: 19 Posts: 1,193	Looks really nice The only parts that bugs me are the engines - they look a bit too wide in the rear. But the model is pretty much bare so I can't tell what you're trying to achieve
	Fitter, Happier And More Productive ...

06-19-2008, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Juvat SFM Nugget Realname: Schimpfy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX Age: 29 Posts: 96	I'm on leave starting today through next week so I hope to have a chance to complete the overall structure at a minimum. I love the Veritechs from Macross so those are good reference material. I already have quite a few pics of them myself. The part I'm having trouble with regarding the cockpit is with the canopy. I'm trying to think of a way to do it so the design flows and still allows a good view. I'm also throwing around whether I want two seats in tandem or side by side. I'm thinking side by side. The engines will end up tapering more in the back at the exhaust nozzles, too. Thanks for the input.
	"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.".

06-20-2008, 12:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Meph Cat-Herder Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leuven, Belgium Age: 31 Posts: 1,444	Nice shape man! And since it's 2170'ish, perhaps no need for a cockpit? You can make it a UCAV.
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06-19-2008, 11:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Orblivion SFM Nugget Realname: Kyle Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 4	Yeah, thats the new Gundam arcade in Japan. Notice the girl inside is wearing an Earth Federation uniform.

06-20-2008, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Juvat SFM Nugget Realname: Schimpfy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX Age: 29 Posts: 96	I hate UCAVs now so I don't think I'm going that route.
	"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.".

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