javelin98 | 05 Oct 2014 1:10 p.m. PST |
So! On with the next offering of my nano-scale starships. This faction is an homage to my favorite crossover race, the Kzinti. Without further ado, I give you… the Kzouti!
More info, as always, on my shrine to self-indulgent technonarcissism – excuse me, I meant to say my blog: link |
Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 05 Oct 2014 1:35 p.m. PST |
I am well aware that Star Fleet Battles went in their own direction with the design of Kzinti ships, but I originally encountered them in the works of Larry Niven. In their original appearance in the short story "The Warriors" the Kzin warship was a sphere. Nothing else will ever seem quite right to me. With that said, yours do look good. |
MHoxie | 05 Oct 2014 1:49 p.m. PST |
Just think of an orange root mashed between flat teeth and they'll leave you alone. |
tberry7403 | 05 Oct 2014 5:54 p.m. PST |
Kzinti – Kzouti Reminds me of the South Park episode where the doctors got Ritalin out of the kid's systems by using Ritalout.. |
wminsing | 06 Oct 2014 6:12 a.m. PST |
Nice look pack of ships! I agree the Robinomicon is a great site for inspiration. -Will |
Bashytubits | 06 Oct 2014 11:18 a.m. PST |
Those look pretty good, my friend the is a fan of the Hydrans and he wants to know when you are doing them. |
javelin98 | 06 Oct 2014 12:51 p.m. PST |
They're on my list, right after some 15mm commission work I need to wrap up, along with the not-Lyrans, TNG-style Coalition, and not-Galactica ships. Stay tuned! |
javelin98 | 07 Oct 2014 11:40 a.m. PST |
Thinking on the TNG ships, I'll probably use the following for the eight ship classes that I have in each fleet: Frigate: Defiant-class Destroyer: Nova-class Light Cruiser: Akira-class Heavy Cruiser: Galaxy-class Battlecruiser: Cheyenne-class or Prometheus-class Battleship: Nebula-class Dreadnought: Sovereign-class Carrier: Not sure yet… I may just have to make something up. What are your thoughts? |
TheBeast | 07 Oct 2014 12:52 p.m. PST |
In their original appearance in the short story "The Warriors" the Kzin warship was a sphere. True, and I think the hummies had a pencil-thin one. However, the cartoon ST Kzin had a ship that looked, to me, like a Romulan Bird of Prey head on. Given this was a story submitted by Mr. Niven, takes precedence over 'The Warriors' for Star Trek in my mind. STILL nothing like SFB Kzin ships… ;->= No matter what TNG sez, no fighters for me, therefore, no carriers. Doug |
wminsing | 08 Oct 2014 6:22 a.m. PST |
For TNG I'd love to see the Saber class for the frigate instead of the Defiant, though I admit the Defiant is more instantly recognizable. But the Defiant was always a limited-production specialized vessel, while the Saber filled a similar role but was mass-produced. Personally I'd also swap the Nebula and the Galaxy, the Galaxy was definitely the bigger ship. -Will |
javelin98 | 08 Oct 2014 2:04 p.m. PST |
I hadn't thought about the Saber, but I'll probably keep the Defiant for exactly the reason you cited. I agree on the Galaxy/Nebula swap, though. I'll…
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barcah2001 | 10 Oct 2014 8:41 a.m. PST |
How about the Lyrans? The Klingons need allies. |
javelin98 | 10 Oct 2014 9:50 a.m. PST |
They're on my to-do list! |
1905Adventure | 13 Oct 2014 3:50 p.m. PST |
I just started reading the Man-Kzin Wars, so it's awesome to see some tiny miniatures I could use for that. |
barcah2001 | 31 Oct 2014 11:36 a.m. PST |
Kzouti fleet looks great painted up and mounted, ready for ACTA--whenever it is ready. What fleet is coming out next? |
Eli Arndt | 02 Nov 2014 10:11 a.m. PST |
Have you considered making your own Trek – verse styled ship s but for your own made up races? |