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Post by rabid on Nov 28, 2017 17:45:34 GMT -7
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Nov 28, 2017 21:13:16 GMT -7
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Post by atolm on Nov 29, 2017 16:16:39 GMT -7
Okay, time to address the proverbial "elephant in the room"...the D-7. I have seen stills of what ST: Discovery has called the D-7 and it is a travesty to us fans (again, I love the design, just not for the ship it was supposed to represent). So, originally I was not going to do the D-7 as we all know what she is supposed to look like (even all her re-interpretations and re-uses are generally more true to form then what we have seen in ST:Discovery), so I saw no point in redrawing her... But I then gave it some thought and figured, why not take this opportunity to add to the D-7 family as a fielded variant in the Klingon fleet. So here she is... The D-7XL (now for all you aircraft aficionados you will get this designation's connection to the F-16XL). Enjoy:  Direct Link: s33.postimg.org/8ze0vgn67/Klingon_TOS_D-7_XL_Battlecruiser_00.jpg |
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Post by brickwall on Nov 29, 2017 16:32:49 GMT -7
I like the look of the D-7XL. The thicker neck on the boom gives it a more secure fixture and look to the rest of the ship.
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Post by starcruiser on Nov 29, 2017 20:19:32 GMT -7
I think it's good too but, I still prefer Matt's original design!
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Nov 29, 2017 23:16:23 GMT -7
I like this version of the D7 |
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Post by RedRom on Nov 30, 2017 10:54:24 GMT -7
The variable geometry could affect dramatic changes to warp and impulse configurations. much like the NCC 1701-D could reconfigure it's warp field (albeit situationally) this class of ship facillitates practical applications of warp fields to affect changes in gravity and subspace. The nacelles stay connected to the warp/anti-matter power conduits via a series of sophisticated magnetic resonance check valves, in this way the flow regulators are positioned beneath each nacelle allowing additional fine tuning of post intermix chamber power levels. Because of this, the klingon ship is capable of maintaining stable asymmetrical warp fields. Applications include: Changing the gravitational pull of astral bodies such as small planetoids and comets interfereing with the warp fields of distant ships traveling at warp (interdiction) assisting disabled ships by extending warp envelopes around them. Highly advance for its time, this class of klingon ship was widely respected thanks to its innovative warp engine design. Also interfering with torpedo guidance systems and confusing sensors? |
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Post by RedRom on Nov 30, 2017 11:21:52 GMT -7
Beautiful work.I often wondered what a carrier would look like for Trek. |
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Post by rabid on Nov 30, 2017 11:28:53 GMT -7
Okay, time to address the proverbial "elephant in the room"...the D-7. I have seen stills of what ST: Discovery has called the D-7 and it is a travesty to us fans (again, I love the design, just not for the ship it was supposed to represent). So, originally I was not going to do the D-7 as we all know what she is supposed to look like (even all her re-interpretations and re-uses are generally more true to form then what we have seen in ST:Discovery), so I saw no point in redrawing her... But I then gave it some thought and figured, why not take this opportunity to add to the D-7 family as a fielded variant in the Klingon fleet. So here she is... The D-7XL (now for all you aircraft aficionados you will get this designation's connection to the F-16XL). Enjoy: Direct Link: s33.postimg.org/8ze0vgn67/Klingon_TOS_D-7_XL_Battlecruiser_00.jpgatolm ,  Not going to lie as a D-7 redesign, it's awesome. Like something on the way to the Vorcha. RedRom Offensively? You bet! Defensively speaking, Starship sensors have always functioned at Warp Speeds, but in this case the variable warp geometry takes the design a lot further. The navigational deflector is synced with the variable warp geometry, using the deflector field to create a "Peep hole" in the warp field for a micro-fraction of a second to enable high energy sensor pings as necessary. This technology can also create a stable funnel from the torpedo launchers, much like the old canvas covered, combustion engine fighters of the first earth world war synced their nose cannons to avoid damaging the propeller.
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Post by atolm on Nov 30, 2017 14:24:33 GMT -7
This might clear things up for you sir it is the F16xl fighting falcon with a standard config F16 fighting falcon. Here you go:  |
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Post by rabid on Nov 30, 2017 15:09:07 GMT -7
lol i feel like an a-hole now. As an homage to that fighter craft it looks great. I'm going to edit that post, i feel bad about it.
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Post by atolm on Nov 30, 2017 17:47:46 GMT -7
lol i feel like an a-hole now. As an homage to that fighter craft it looks great. I'm going to edit that post, i feel bad about it. lol...not at all bro  I figured you missed the correlation, so I thought I'd try to show you in a different way. I was not offended in any way. I also agree with you 100% that this XL variant spaceframe could have been used as a foundation to what would become the Vorcha in later years. Nice job on that. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 7:00:34 GMT -7
This might clear things up for you sir it is the F16xl fighting falcon with a standard config F16 fighting falcon. Here you go: Just a side note on this picture. The last Production F-16 left Fort Worth, Texas factory on 14-November-2017, bringing a 40 year production run to a close. Hate to see the little guy go. Now back to your regularly scheduled awesome art. atolm, your D-7XL is [expletive] awesome. At the risk of sounding like a total bone head... what are your thoughts on the classic V-8 Bird of Prey? (If I missed it, please point me in the right direction - easy to draw if cloaked, I guess). |
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Post by atolm on Dec 1, 2017 14:58:59 GMT -7
This might clear things up for you sir it is the F16xl fighting falcon with a standard config F16 fighting falcon. Here you go: Just a side note on this picture. The last Production F-16 left Fort Worth, Texas factory on 14-November-2017, bringing a 40 year production run to a close. Hate to see the little guy go. Now back to your regularly scheduled awesome art. atolm, your D-7XL is [expletive] awesome. At the risk of sounding like a total bone head... what are your thoughts on the classic V-8 Bird of Prey? (If I missed it, please point me in the right direction - easy to draw if cloaked, I guess). That is sad news on the Falcon...but I am sure there will be newer variants from other countries, and it would be interested to see what bird hatches from their nests... As for the TOS BoP... I have never redrawn it proper, but I have done many derivatives, and variations on the theme. You should be able to find them as an online search...but worse comes to worse I'll post them on another thread. |
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Post by atolm on Dec 1, 2017 14:59:12 GMT -7
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Post by brickwall on Dec 1, 2017 15:07:02 GMT -7
Whoa! Hold the phone, Houston! This is revisionist in the extreme as far as Klingon ship design is concerned. Fantastic! |
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Post by trynda1701 on Dec 1, 2017 15:25:02 GMT -7
Another amazing rendering, atolm.  That looks like it would fit the original special effects shape for the Klingon ship that intercepts the Enterprise as she warps back to Capella IV in "Fridays Child" before the Remastered effects made it a D-7! |
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Dec 1, 2017 21:01:44 GMT -7
Sweet design |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2017 6:20:42 GMT -7
It actually made me think of the Orion Lightning Blockade Runner - just an [expletive]-load cooler.    |
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Post by atolm on Dec 2, 2017 9:10:30 GMT -7
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Post by starcruiser on Dec 2, 2017 10:49:00 GMT -7
The only problem with some of these is that it's nearly impossible to tell where the engines actually are. This last kinda reminds me of the oddball "horseshoe crab" ship in ST:ENT:  |
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Post by atolm on Dec 2, 2017 11:25:04 GMT -7
lol...if you you cannot see the warp nacelles, then they are under the ship...this particular 3/4 perspective does not allow the nacelles to be visible as they are angled inward. The carrier also shares that distinction. On a side note the KBoP has an integrated warp nacelle(s) (as do the Ent KBoP, Augment Attacker, and Koroth's ship that you have posted), so external, on pylons nacelles do not appear to be a necessity for Klink ships.
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Post by rabid on Dec 2, 2017 12:30:34 GMT -7
Like with the L-13 Fat Man. I like how they have radically different overall designs but still feel "Klingon". The last 2 are probably more stable than the Boom'n'wings variety anyway.
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Post by atolm on Dec 2, 2017 15:52:07 GMT -7
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Post by rabid on Dec 2, 2017 18:08:55 GMT -7
Klingons getting sharp and stabby up in here!
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