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AoiWaffle0608 β Destroyers of 2 Great powers
Published: 2013-08-09 11:20:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 28715; Favourites: 451; Downloads: 436
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Empire and Federation's destroyer.I tried to create ships that people can guess each strategic doctrine thorough seeing the ships
Each ships has almost same power and ability.
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lovely, very "sharp"
i'd love to make one for myself out of polystyrene/polymere clay, maybe civil version
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what the hell is it? its flying or sailing or what?
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These ships are pretty cool! It makes me think of the ships in Final Fantasy 12 and 14.
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I have never played those series, I have no idea there is air ship in the game!
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both have a very 1940s u-boat feel to them..but there is enough difference in shape weapons and style to make them really unique.
I'm guessing the empire vessel makes straight in runs like a torpedo boat or U-boat then gets out of the area quick from the way it's weapons are arranged... the lack of deck guns and turrets make it unlikely it would pull along side and exchange gun fire. most of its weapons seem to be for defense against fighters etc...
the federation vessel looks more like a standard destroyer meant to screen friendly formations intercept lighter vessels attacking the main group, or conduct patrols around friendly bases and fleets..... but that just my guess. I would imagine that Empire vessels would be the primary threat the Federation destroyers are designed to counter ...
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Wow very very nice analyzing! I enjoyed reading it and you are almost right!
As you are guessing, Federation's ships are designed to intercept and destroy Imperial ships as many as possible, so they have nice guns, structure and hopeless armor due to mass producing.
On the other hand, Empire uses ships to invade and rule small local city-states.
I believe you will enjoy rest of my drawings!
Thanks!
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Elementary my dear Waffle...I design a lot of vessels fighters and star ships... So I have gone through the mental design process a few times
I'm happy you put some thought into the ships and didn't go..Hey wouldn't it look cool if...I mean I am a fan of the "because it looks cool" design style but when someone thinks about the function and needs of a vessel it adds to the coolness rating.
I could imagine a wolf pack of those Imperial Ships lurking about until they have a vulnerable target. Then sweeping in surrounded by flak bursts, and defending fighters.Β
Using their bow guns and torpedo/rockets to cut apart a convoy, or hammering defensive guns while the big boys wait in the rear to drop troops or come in and deal with the now severely weakened defenses of a target.
I like your visual style features that are familiar combined with unique features. and the fact they are not just old naval warships floating in the sky.
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Im honored! thanks!
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Great ships. ever thought about macking a cross section with some specs/info?
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The drawingsoftware that I am using doesn't contain a function of strait line so it will be difficult, but nice idea!
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Love them , hope you don't mind if i take a little inspiration from them, i love drawing my own but have gotten a little stuck, and i love they way your bow designs flow smoothly with the hull
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to be honest, I was also inspired by many pictures and books! I never mind for that, plz feel free and creative to draw your one!
and could you let me know when its done? I want to see it!
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sure will, been in a slump of artistic flow need something to inject new life into itΒ
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Stylish designs!
You are right, they're staring to look a bit like mine, but I think it has more to do with convergent evolution (there are only so many ways you can design a flying ship) and common inspiration sources such as real life late 19th century ships.
Besides, my designs will soon change quite a bit, since, as the whole comic took a turn for the realistic, I decided to turn them into ground effect craft rather than true flying ships.
Also, I can't but note the inspiration from the WW2 Mogami or Tone-class cruisers in the elegantly raked funnel of the ship on the right.
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wooo yes, it's true, I'm inspired by their funnel and also their bridge.
As you say, it is difficult to create original airship without motive of actual ships...
I am looking forward to see your coming comic!
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heh. I also used them as inspiration on my Inner Space light cruiser/destroyer designs, so...
Hopefully, you will, quite soon.
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Awesome as always 
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awww you always touch critical point!! I didn't think about the idea but you are absolutely right!!
Empire keeps little old strategy.Β but their organic engine is powerful, they can manage it X)
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excellent designs as usual sir, though i slightly prefer the design on the right better,
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so do I. right one is my favorite one. but left one is also nice isn't it?
Cheers!
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oh but of course!!!! i love both designs very much!!! i just tend to like it when ships of any kind have more deck surface area. also the one on the left gives off a look of having more speed and agility, whereas the right one, while slower has bigger guns, thats just how it looks to me though
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They're brilliant. The one on the leftΒ looks aΒ WWI-era cruiser.
Have you ever thought about submitting some of your work here?Β
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yea indeed, it looks like so. ...no it is!! O_o haha
thanks for the information, I am interested. just sent a message to them.
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They look very nice! I can really see them floating around. Great job on all the detail!
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Thaaank you!! my skill is still growing
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Growing is good! How are your humans?
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growing gradually.
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good! Manga style I assume.
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yea half correct. I don't like anime style but too realistic drawing is also not good for me, so half-manga style will be nice
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Semi realistic ... Is the name I think.
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I think that might work well! even if you don't draw many humans
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Very nice picture! Could it be that you were inspired by old japanes/german submarines? Top notch!
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Empire ship is my original but as you say, I pick upped many things from WW2 ships around the world, like old Japanese ships for chimney, secondary gun for Atlanta class and submarines for entire design.
also I would like to mention that I had this design from 1 years ago and I polished it.
Thank you!
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wow....this is excellent! I have no other words to describe just how great this is!
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^_^
richest prize for me, thanks!
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