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third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Jinx - 03-23-2010
since the last 2 versions weren t really too popular - i have revised the idea of a civilian style gunboat again
![[Image: civiliangbtake3.png]](http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc79/JinxTT/civiliangbtake3.png)
the red "thing" is a pilot. thats the size the pilot will have compared to the ship. - next to the isometric view, you can see a kingfisher HF. the gunboat is around 3 times as long as the fighter - and can easily be considered a "large" gunboat. ( however its rather slim - and compact - so it might still be a "harder to hit target" for its size - like a liner )
about the model itself:
the whole idea comes a little from the AP series ( for those unfamiliar with that - the AP series are the BHG contracted ships ) - a semi modular design. that basicly means that - in RP ... the AP "might" have started to also build ships for a larger market - but that possibility might as well be problematic, cause a civilian gunboat would for the greater part be seen with people the BHG fights with a passion. - so maybe it should just be a "no name" producer.
it ought to look robust - but also rather cheap. - it lacks chassis parts - making it look less fancy than many other ships ( especially zoner ships )
but its still not "ugly" as one might say ( at least i think so ) - it features a unique and very large glass cockpit for the single pilot - reason for that is - that three optical sensors are also housed within the canopys room. it also allows for a much better visual - a feature a "civilian" might appreciate - even if he is flying a half-military vessel.
below the front section ( barely visible ) is a module with a habitat. - it is pretty much the size of a cargo container of a train - and is meant to be somewhat like a living quarter for the crew - which is supposed to be 2 or 3 people max.
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Zelot - 03-23-2010
It's really nice, what were you thinking about for textures?
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - schlurbi - 03-23-2010
I like that. Looks cheap and bulky. No Credits invested in the Style, it even looks like a Camara XD I like the Idea with the Cameras inside the Cockpit. It's an awesome Work. Nice Ship and probably cool to fly with.
I also love the Idea with that AP Line, are we seeing more of those?
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Jinx - 03-23-2010
@Zelot:
not thinking at all - my brain was ( is ) still dedicated to watching TV....
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Dab - 03-23-2010
Honest opinion... Looks like a Corsair GB mated with a BHG BS, and this was the result.
Sorry, but going to put a 'no' on this one for my opinion. Doesn't look Zoner at all, and I can't see any similarities between it and the other Zoner capships.
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Dieter Schprokets - 03-23-2010
Civ, not Zoner, Dab.
(Could be called Merc GB...)
I like it.
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - NonSequitor - 03-23-2010
' Wrote:Honest opinion... Looks like a Corsair GB mated with a BHG BS, and this was the result.
Sorry, but going to put a 'no' on this one for my opinion. Doesn't look Zoner at all, and I can't see any similarities between it and the other Zoner capships.
I don't think this gb has anything to do with the Zoners. According to Jinx's description, it's a civilian gb, possibly manufactured by AP (BH's manufacturing arm).
Looks good, Jinx. Kind of a bare bones approach - no frills, all business.
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Prysin - 03-23-2010
' Wrote:Civ, not Zoner, Dab.
(Could be called Merc GB...)
I like it.
what she said....
ossim work dude... have a cookie
*hands cookie to jinx*
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Sprolf - 03-23-2010
It's weird.
Which, in this case, isn't necessarily a good thing.
Interesting concept, but it's not really similar to any other ships in Freelancer, especially with the canopy the way it is.
third ( and last ) civ GB attempt - Dab - 03-23-2010
Civ and Zoner have many similarities, and the Zoners are the largest producers of most civilian lines. House corporations spend most of their resources on their house's military. I think modelling the civilian GB after the Zoner ships, the Eagle, the Falcon, and Griffin, would be the best idea. Having something that looks like it came from a joint BHG-Corsair project doesn't fit.