I've taken some 'artistic licenses' with the ship. In the book it has smart paint, it's base color is an inky black. Obviously I can't have that on the cover, you wouldn't be able to see it!
So, I went with a more traditional pallet. Shrug.
Getting all the pieces to fit was a pain. I finally called a halt on adding detail. The good news is, now I've got Firefly done for both covers. (Jethro 2 and another) Plus, these parts are now in my library so I can model other ships like the North Hampton class cruiser...
You have no idea how tempted I am to do a flyby movie of this ship. Just a quicky, but I know I'd want more. Stuff with the turrets moving, etc. lol No, no, not happening now. Maybe after the heat breaks and I'm in a good mood. I dunno.
EDIT: OOPS! I forgot to add the turret image I did. DUR!
I am looking ahead beyond modeling Jethro's armor to the cover of 13 Degrees of Separation. I am so not looking forward to it now. There are 14 scenes (1 for each story plus the scene with Trinity watching them) so there are a lot of models and scenes to do. UGH! I think I bit off more than I can chew with that one!
In other, sad news:
Rest In Peace Snowflake. 12 years ago I was there when my sister and nephew picked you out at Petsmart's adoption center. You were a bit hard to get to know for the first few years but after a while you warmed up to everyone and became a mellow, lovable cat. We will miss you.
Love the Ship, is there any rear facing main weapon mounts? i didn't see any when i looked
ReplyDeleteYup. I want to do a spinner or pass for Youtube, but I can't render with this heat.
ReplyDeleteThere are um.. 3 main guns dorsal and keel facing the stern. 1 or 2 graser, 2 plasma I think. They are tucked in between the nacelles on the main body. There are also point defense turrets as well.
I don't have a hard number now... not awake... must have caffeine...
ok i looked between the nacelles and i see the grazer
DeleteChris, Is Firefly a Heavy Cruiser or a light Cruiser? In Fool's Gold, Logan said Firefly is a Resolution class Heavy Cruiser, but later in the classroom and your appendix, you call it a light cruiser. I think it is a Heavy cruiser since it had a flag bridge. Light cruisers are built more for speed not heavy pounding. I notice you are confusing 2nd LT with LTJG. In Your appendix 2nd LT is a marine rank not a naval one. You also misplace MG and LTG in the marine rank system. Again I will offer my services free of charge to be one of your beta reader. Poon. You can reach me at Poonlyee@yahoo.com
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