Eagle Probeship/Fighter

[klee]

A crew figure alongside the Probeship to show scale, 1/55.

 

[klee]

double post

 

[Eaglelover]

That is coming along very nicely. It segments work together very well. Inspiring too.

 

[klee]

I got some plumbing done on the aft end, I also added some detail panels to the side pods, mainly to help cover my bad joints.

 

[klee]

CM thruster quad block in place.

 

[klee]

Thruster bells drilled out so that they fit onto the quad mounting posts.

 

[klee]

Started on the sensor/weapons wings.

 

[klee]

I added some additional bracing on the main engines and finalized the lift engine positions.

 

[mung]

I dont see any pictures at all.

 

[Eaglelover]

Nice, what I also like about builds like this, is that it gives me ideas as well. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[klee]

quoted wrong person

 

[klee]

I dont see any pictures at all.

Here is a direct link to my build log on facebook, it is a public post so it is not necessary to be a facebook member to see it.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3263121&type=3

 

[klee]

Started adding details and a size comparison to a standard Eagle.

 

[klee]

Changed my mind on the mount position for the sensor dish and the Probeship In Battle Mode with standard Eagle CM and missile launcher.

 

[klee]

Started adding detail panels to the aft body.

 

[Eaglelover]

I could see it as an advanced prob ship built on Alpha to scout ahead. To help give advanced notice to get ready for any habitable planets to live on.

 

[klee]

My idea of the layout for the Eagle Probeship interior standard crew of 6.

 

[Eaglelover]

Neat concept.

 

[klee]

The main purpose of this vehicle is now intended as a probeship but it can be modified to be a fighter as well by swapping out components, mainly the CM, replacing the sensor dish with a missile launcher and adding weapons to the sensor "wings". the fighter version would have a crew of two be required to wear pressure suits at all times in case of a loss of atmosphere due to a hull breech.

 

[klee]

Got some weapons on the wings, rocket pods under the wings and laser cannon on the wingtips: