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Post by JAFisher44 on Dec 29, 2018 1:31:21 GMT -7
Work in progress on a TOS research cruiser. Part of the same design lineage as the Miranda Class. It is heavily influenced by the Coventry Class frigate but I've made changes so I've given her a new class name. I present the Independent Class research cruiser. ![](https://i.imgur.com/Q6YtgGn.png)
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Dec 29, 2018 13:40:59 GMT -7
Looks good like a Surya Class with different nacelle Pylons ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by JAFisher44 on Dec 29, 2018 15:35:49 GMT -7
As I said above it is very similar to the Coventry Class frigate. Notable differences are the reduction of the superstructure around the impulse engine, the pylons are angled back somewhat instead of being vertically oriented, and the warp nacelles have been moved forward relative to the saucer somewhat. For reference, here is an image of the Coventry Class model next to the Surya Class model from starship modeler. ![](http://www.starshipmodeler.com/trek/ss_cov-surya.jpg)
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Post by JAFisher44 on Dec 29, 2018 17:33:18 GMT -7
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Dec 29, 2018 18:33:07 GMT -7
Nice ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 1, 2019 20:58:26 GMT -7
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Jan 2, 2019 4:36:18 GMT -7
Lovely ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by bernard Guignard on Jan 2, 2019 6:32:20 GMT -7
Very nice work there I'm liking it
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 6, 2019 2:08:04 GMT -7
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Jan 6, 2019 2:19:39 GMT -7
Lovely ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by bernard Guignard on Jan 6, 2019 5:06:52 GMT -7
Very nice
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Post by tinker on Jan 7, 2019 5:46:12 GMT -7
Looks like it could be a TOS version of the Knox Class frigate - looking good!
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Post by bernard Guignard on Jan 8, 2019 6:32:02 GMT -7
Knox Class has a shorter back end to the Miranda or Independent.
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Post by SITZKRIEG! on Jan 9, 2019 8:59:50 GMT -7
Nicely done! Statwise in fasa, do you have any ideas on how it would work?
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Post by cowboy40 on Jan 10, 2019 11:01:30 GMT -7
It is nice work...that is for sure...like usual. I just don't play with ships that are outside of FASA or Franz Joseph designs....some i will play to just see how there concepts would work if they had been in FASA, but i tend to find people like to make them ubber ships with megaphaser crap or way over stat them with torpedoes. LAZY captain's want those kind of ships.
But, I do love the artwork here...she is very nice eye candy
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 10, 2019 14:54:17 GMT -7
I don't believe in megaphasers.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 10, 2019 15:57:49 GMT -7
Independent Class Planetary Survey Cruiser | Mk I | Mk II | Mk III | | | | | Date Entering Service | 2245 | 2256 | 2261 | Number Constructed | 24 | 16 | 32 | Ship Class | X | XI | XI | | | | | Superstructure | 19 | 20 | 22 | | | | | Computer Type | M-3 | M-4 | M-4 | Crew | 365 | 365 | 370 | | | | | Total Power | 36 | 44 | 48 | Movement Ratio | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | Engine Type | FWC-1 | FWF-1 | FWF-1 | Number | 2 | 2 | 2 | Power Units | 16 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | Stress Charts | O/M | G/L | G/L | Cruising Speed | 6 | 6 | 6 | Max Speed | 8 | 8 | 8 | | | | | Impulse Engine Type | FIB-2 | FID-2 | FIE-2 | Number | 1 | 1 | 1 | Power Units | 4 | 4 | 8 | | | | | Beam Weapon Type | FL-5 | FH-3 | FH-3 | Number | 4 | 4 | 4 | Firing Arcs | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | Firing Chart | H | W | W | Max Power | 2 | 5 | 5 | Damage Modifiers | | | | +3 | | (1-10) | (1-10) | +2 | (1-4) | (11-17) | (11-17) | +1 | (5-7) | (18-20) | (18-20) | | | | | Missile Weapon Type | | | FP-5 | Number | | | 1 | Firing Arcs | | | 1 f | Firing Chart | | | R | Power to Arm | | | 1 | Damage | | | 16 | | | | | Shields | FSG | FSN | FSO | Shield Point Ratio | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/3 | Max Shields | 9 | 16 | 16 |
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Post by cowboy40 on Jan 10, 2019 19:43:14 GMT -7
Independent Class Planetary Survey Cruiser | Mk I | Mk II | Mk III | | | | | Date Entering Service | 2245 | 2256 | 2261 | Number Constructed | 24 | 16 | 32 | Ship Class | X | XI | XI | | | | | Superstructure | 19 | 20 | 22 | | | | | Computer Type | M-3 | M-4 | M-4 | Crew | 365 | 365 | 370 | | | | | Total Power | 36 | 44 | 48 | Movement Ratio | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | Engine Type | FWC-1 | FWF-1 | FWF-1 | Number | 2 | 2 | 2 | Power Units | 16 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | Stress Charts | O/M | G/L | G/L | Cruising Speed | 6 | 6 | 6 | Max Speed | 8 | 8 | 8 | | | | | Impulse Engine Type | FIB-2 | FID-2 | FIE-2 | Number | 1 | 1 | 1 | Power Units | 4 | 4 | 8 | | | | | Beam Weapon Type | FL-5 | FH-3 | FH-3 | Number | 4 | 4 | 4 | Firing Arcs | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s | Firing Chart | H | W | W | Max Power | 2 | 5 | 5 | Damage Modifiers | | | | +3 | | (1-10) | (1-10) | +2 | (1-4) | (11-17) | (11-17) | +1 | (5-7) | (18-20) | (18-20) | | | | | Missile Weapon Type | | | FP-5 | Number | | | 1 | Firing Arcs | | | f | Firing Chart | | | R | Power to Arm | | | 1 | Damage | | | 16 | | | | | Shields | FSG | FSN | FSO | Shield Point Ratio | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/3 | Max Shields | 9 | 16 | 16 |
I like your stats for this ship. You kept he within the FASA construction manual, you also kept her from being an ubbership....i love how you kept her in pace with the Constitution class and the tech timeline that FASA has laid out... After you get the work done on her, I would like to make counters for the computer version of the game...and i would like to add her to my fleet... Please consider that a compliment...I usually don't like doing that, but this one fits right into the FASA balance of tings
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Post by SITZKRIEG! on Jan 10, 2019 21:07:05 GMT -7
Nice... it's definitely unique to give her one rear torpedo.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 10, 2019 21:07:32 GMT -7
The Independent Class Cruiser was designed as a planetary survey ship. Front line explorers like the Constitution Class explore the unknown and catalog star systems that they survey. Behind them, ships like the Independent Class are sent to do full surveys on planets of interest. These vessels, though lightly armed, are equipped with the most advanced and powerful sensors the Federation has at its disposal as well as extensive laboratories. These vessels enter orbit around their assigned planets and perform detailed surveys. These ships can stay on location recording every detail about a planet for up to two years.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 10, 2019 21:08:20 GMT -7
Nice... it's definitely unique to give her one rear torpedo. The Mk III has 1 torpedo in a forward arc.
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Post by cowboy40 on Jan 10, 2019 22:04:40 GMT -7
She is a little light in armament, she is isn't that much batter armed then and Anton class ship, but she does fair a little better in defensive shielding. i see her as a ship that took listens from service life of both earlier marks of the type and the experience with the Antons. With that in mind, I think she would fit into the FASAverse very well!!!
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Post by tinker on Jan 11, 2019 6:06:21 GMT -7
I'm surprised you didn't give it two torpedoes forward - since your renders show it with two torpedo tubes right below the bridge.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Jan 11, 2019 7:47:15 GMT -7
There are no weapons modeled on my TOS ships.
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Post by cowboy40 on Jan 11, 2019 12:24:40 GMT -7
There are no weapons modeled on my TOS ships. Nope not tubes, but portholes which are common on many TOS era renders of ships...i am beginning to like her
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