Hi All: I've been pondering the idea of converting an AoG Omega Class DD into
the fabled Nova Class DD over the last couple of days. I intend on just taking
the rear and forward section, sawing off the rotating hub, and gluing them
together (after pinning it and using a lot of spot putty). The area where I am
stuck on is the cannon turrets. Does anyone have any ideas for modeling these
things?
Later,
Hi Mark
A Nova has eight dual-mounts per side with two of those per side on the
grasshopper head. They are considerably larger than on an Omega. If
you like I can send you a nice bitmap file with a 3/4 side view of the
Schwarzkopf. You could probably use nickle tubing from a hobby store and glue
a couple of pieces together with putty on the rear end to do a dual mount.
Personally Omegas are so expensive I wouldn't want to waste one like that,I'd
rather wait until they release Novas.
David Best
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> putty). The area where I am stuck on is the cannon turrets. Does
> A Nova has eight dual-mounts per side with two of those per side on the
Isn't that what the NSL Superdreadnought is for? :-)
Mk
Don't waste an Omega to make a Nova. Buy the NSL Superdreadnought & cut off
the connection point on the spine, & invert the front section when you
assemble it (you'll need to epoxy the front section, regular glue isn't strong
enough). This gives the right shape. After its assembled, add drive tubes &
you can bulk up the spine with milliput or plasticard if required. It should
be less work & cost than chopping up an Omega (& not commit sacrilege!)
'Neath Southern Skies
http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~denian/
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Mary had a little LAM, It's thrusters all aglow; And everywhere that Mary
went, The 'Mechs were sure to blow.
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> putty). The area where I am stuck on is the cannon turrets. Does
> ROBERTSON,Brendan wrote:
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> It should be less work & cost than chopping up an Omega (& not commit
Would it be sacralige to convert one to a ShadowOmega?
No, it wouldn't, as long as a white star managed to whip its ass. :-)
'Neath Southern Skies
http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~denian/
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Mary had a little LAM, It's thrusters all aglow; And everywhere that Mary
went, The 'Mechs were sure to blow.
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