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Title: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:40:40 PM: My friend Filip and I decided to make a Dropfleet Commander dedicated blog.
The plan is to collect all our Dropfleet related miniatures and efforts there. To collect links and things to the game at this place.
A small hub in space.
Its still in construction but we feel its ready enough to take on visitors.

Welcome to the Niðavellir Shipyard

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se)

Some of things to come you may already have seen from my Dropzone thread but I will add up with newer material.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:42:00 PM: First out is my Shaltari fleet.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qe3xW1P8SwA/WKBaUgXROhI/AAAAAAAANKo/TDuwfU6C7tosKvc9bDcLkbbBRwCtNiZzwCLcB/s800/P1040987.JPG)

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/02/dropfleet-commander-shaltari-fleet.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/02/dropfleet-commander-shaltari-fleet.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:44:17 PM: Our first Battle

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CR6_uXq_mdM/WX_DtjVnPBI/AAAAAAAAN5E/638ELWcFwZwsJyrvyLTjgVcojIE7CnJwQCLcBGAs/s800/P1050449.JPG)

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/08/dropfleet-commader-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/08/dropfleet-commader-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:45:41 PM: Second Battle

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5K3aO2Ce1Fo/WZx2162zqrI/AAAAAAAAOCU/FxeCb32a1Mo1a1pzrFOT-ErbRj4DfJzPgCLcBGAs/s800/P1050464.JPG)

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/08/dropfleet-commander-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/08/dropfleet-commander-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:47:34 PM: I bought a gaming mat from Deep Cut Studio and I really love it.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/11/gaming-mat-for-dropfleet-commander.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2017/11/gaming-mat-for-dropfleet-commander.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9wx21_8fUHE/WfxeK7ZdINI/AAAAAAAAOVI/vohjrT1QDUMtrNmF_whlzC9Hm2hfycRTwCLcBGAs/s800/P1050690.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:48:46 PM: Some Work in progress on some of my UCM Corvetes

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/dropfleet-commander-work-in-progress.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/dropfleet-commander-work-in-progress.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSpDem5jyEA/Wo0klHIBA3I/AAAAAAAAO7A/ETvr0VMS1yQ-jpcrOL87iIpBEPid_7NmACLcBGAs/s800/28166501_1823223451308131_2986489224385248957_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 24, 2018, 07:50:48 PM: My friend is currently building a large Space station.
That plastic kit is really fun to build with.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/spacestation-madness.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/spacestation-madness.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wwEbuExOqog/WpGZls87vMI/AAAAAAAAABQ/A_KkvYo4i-UI8gvcf1T-8X6St577iGvNACLcBGAs/s800/20180224_175705.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: von Lucky on February 25, 2018, 09:51:58 AM: The mat looks good with your nicely painted ships on top. After seeing a few games I'm tempted - but I can't be distracted (yet!).
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 25, 2018, 09:29:16 PM: Thanks.
Its really fun painting this stuff... just saying...

Here we have M32, a military spacestation

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/military-space-station.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/military-space-station.html)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QYf0eNrfkaA/WpMlzYTKitI/AAAAAAAAPAA/YdqzlLjCIIQOYzHz0WHHMsGw9ug4FzE_gCLcBGAs/s800/P1060001.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 27, 2018, 09:18:12 PM: Three brand new corvettes directly from the shipyard to my UCM.
I really like these models.
Each of the ships have been given a unique decoration.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/santiago-class-corvette-squadron.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/02/santiago-class-corvette-squadron.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d_KoWPJPlsc/WpXG1vqip0I/AAAAAAAAPBI/WcxmpjQ4IEsoktRurRMvh6rjSwIV0Y42ACLcBGAs/s800/P1060025.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 01, 2018, 08:25:21 PM: Two small cargo ships from Brigade Models. These were a pure joy to paint.

More pictures at:
https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/civilian-aquarius-class-cargo-ship.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/civilian-aquarius-class-cargo-ship.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2k27WgtHXoc/Wphc2NzuFHI/AAAAAAAAPB8/MCqVb0T3QwUo8bDGInEi1d0nzzSf7gFzACLcBGAs/s800/P1060049.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: von Lucky on March 03, 2018, 11:08:07 AM: Some nice updates, I like the look you gave the cargo ships.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: The_Beast on March 03, 2018, 01:59:55 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on March 03, 2018, 11:08:07 AM
Some nice updates, I like the look you gave the cargo ships.

I believe I feel a 'oh, HELL yes...' coming on.

Doug
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 03, 2018, 08:44:41 PM: Thanks guys.

I built a military salvage ship out of bits from the UCM kits

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/military-salvage-ship.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/military-salvage-ship.html)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5P_CObYSUWU/WpiG60woigI/AAAAAAAAPC0/ujPnM1kYi2wfqS4praFqfocBshWWerk9QCEwYBhgL/s800/P1060058.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: The_Beast on March 07, 2018, 07:06:23 PM: Excellent addition! I love well thought-out auxiliaries.

I was a bit surprised by the under-dimensioned engines, as I assume they'd need to be strong to 'drag' rescued ships.

Absolutely, should be undergunned, if gunned at all. Not that familiar with Dropship, though a I'm dyed-in-the-wool vacchead, but 'never leave home without railguns' seems right out! ;D

Doug
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 08, 2018, 10:10:42 AM: Thanks Doug.

Yeah the engine part sounds rather wrong... Maybe just remove that line in the desciption.
Comparing this kitbash with the regular ships from the game I lack the number or size of engines. So I wanted some kind of explanation to why that was. Maybe they are strong enought but have a lower max speed.

I wanted some small armament for close protection against small pirates band or its like. This is meant to be able to be sent to the front line.
Future auxilia shiptypes might not carry guns.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: The_Beast on March 09, 2018, 03:30:02 AM: Quote from: Engel on March 08, 2018, 10:10:42 AM
...
I wanted some small armament for close protection against small pirates band or its like. This is meant to be able to be sent to the front line.
...

Absolutely! Just meant anyone asking for MORE ordinance, as I assume rail guns indicated heavies, is missing the point. ;)

Doug
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 09, 2018, 09:14:31 PM: Brand new, directly from the shipyard...

UCMS Sekhmet, Avalon class Battlecruiser.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-sekhmet-avalon-class-battlecruiser.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-sekhmet-avalon-class-battlecruiser.html)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7hBbqKmOutQ/WqL0Y71zC3I/AAAAAAAAPEs/RFIkBGnEpLM0OBLoJ9KWG4RebeRAt6jywCLcBGAs/s800/P1060070.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 11, 2018, 07:28:09 PM: A St Petersburg class heavy cruiser right of the shipyard.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-st-petersburg-class-heavy-cruiser.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-st-petersburg-class-heavy-cruiser.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9jN7VCUbiYU/WqMAFYBUiII/AAAAAAAAPFg/6Mpn1MxxljQHom1k-AnTYeJN58ImPggzQCLcBGAs/s800/P1060074.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 16, 2018, 07:38:16 AM: Here are some custum markers for ground forces. To better tie the game together with Dropzone Commmander.

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/dropfleet-commander-ground-assets.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/dropfleet-commander-ground-assets.html)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c5Llv9xnD5s/WqaY483GFmI/AAAAAAAAPJo/anXksqwgFiQejNXW3qfHx9ybgiLyHtMPACLcBGAs/s800/P1060105.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 16, 2018, 07:43:10 AM: Here we have UCMS "Hot Babe" an Berlin class Cruiser.

More pictures of her and some of her sisters at the link:
http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-hot-babe-berlin-class-cruiser-and.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/ucms-hot-babe-berlin-class-cruiser-and.html)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-drkA9oGJQUs/WqMCJd94ZII/AAAAAAAAPGQ/y5yRheLU7Jg3SP0qvEjkHLQg5NsT33klgCLcBGAs/s800/P1060084.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on March 26, 2018, 09:56:28 AM: An AAR from Filips and mine latest Dropfleet game.

It was some time since last game and we had forgotten some of the rules but we had lots of fun.

AAR in the link:
https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/over-desert-planet-dfc-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/03/over-desert-planet-dfc-aar-ucm-vs-phr.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--92miNj1Nq8/WrgbKQrxINI/AAAAAAAAPOU/ziNZSomJ0NkrW3a3nvaYitmOXMuSO643wCLcBGAs/s800/P1060114.JPG)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on April 16, 2018, 09:34:50 AM: The UCM forces had located a couple of militarybases in close proximity on the iceplanet of Rafrurn that would be a nice target for ground forces. To get a stable foot on the ground firmy secured.

PHR ships was noticed closing in on the same location...
Had enemy spotters seen our movement, eather by ground or aerial spotters? Had the UCM fleet been observed in space? Was there an spy in the fleet?
Or could it just be that the PHR forces at random just happen to be at the same place at the same time?

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/04/conflict-over-iceplanet-rafrurn.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.se/2018/04/conflict-over-iceplanet-rafrurn.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i4pmkm3_zxc/WtPPSNIsoyI/AAAAAAAAPdo/lpSk8L76weUUiy60qStZUR5MHtzusNGCwCLcBGAs/s800/ice-planet-002-fullsize%252Bcopy.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: von Lucky on April 18, 2018, 10:56:59 AM: Nice looking blog and battle report.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on October 08, 2018, 09:13:00 AM: I see I have totally forgotten to update this thread. Sorry for that.

The United Colonies of Mankind have come in contact with forces of the Post Human Republic yet again over the planet of Solvor.

In this area of conflict we find two larger cities and orbiting these are two military space stations. The weaponry on the space stations are currently off line but should be in good shape and could be put back in to work, someone just need to land troops on the large space stations to activate them again.

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/08/skirmishes-over-solvor-dropfleet.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/08/skirmishes-over-solvor-dropfleet.html)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5EmyJW_Okec/WtWyGkpW9gI/AAAAAAAAPeM/-FD3rF97uiwewTGbEHwOgS3aYYDFIGbMQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/tumblr_inline_op4q26e6E41tzhl5u_540.gif)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on October 08, 2018, 09:17:55 AM: (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QibZX2xMfW8/W6SLAAfRo_I/AAAAAAAAQdY/N5nO7wCl1Ugph36AmiBXMMufPnRRCA0ugCLcBGAs/s800/P1060784.JPG)

Two brand new San Francisco class Troopships, marked 134 and 135.

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/09/san-francisco-troopships-134135.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/09/san-francisco-troopships-134135.html)

My UCM wanted to have the ability to drop more boots on the ground and I really wanted to try out the San Francisco. With two ships I can drop 6 infantry tokens in one turn.

https://youtu.be/8Rx8_vjbXX4 (https://youtu.be/8Rx8_vjbXX4)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on October 08, 2018, 09:19:22 AM: (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gR_k4l8AKD4/W65HVP1ux8I/AAAAAAAAQjY/N-fwpPn2w3IEMKyQRahSIY_cgIwUFXIiACEwYBhgL/s800/20180928_170114.jpg)

The B12 was and still is a Greenhouse space station. Originally constructed to offer fresh vegetables to the serving men and women of the growing human space population.

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/09/b12-greenhouse-space-station.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/09/b12-greenhouse-space-station.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on October 08, 2018, 09:21:02 AM: (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hDu3opgDia4/W7dgw7UkxmI/AAAAAAAAQow/aHhS1pWx8HcV-MPDkOR59tuvBeiHZBxGQCLcBGAs/s800/20181005_144902.jpg)

The "White star" was built as an luxury hotel, and restaurant for the absolute richest persons in the society.

http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/10/white-star-luxury-hotel-and-restaurant.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2018/10/white-star-luxury-hotel-and-restaurant.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Daeothar on October 08, 2018, 09:41:07 AM: I'm loving this thread and everything in it 8)

Last Friday night, two friends and I played our first game of Dropfleet Commander, after having the boxes lying around for over a year, and this thread is just fueling the desire to finish more ships! At the very least I will post a small update in my own thread with some pictures...

Great stuff; please keep it up! :)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on October 08, 2018, 02:40:25 PM: Ohh sounds nice Daethar. Looking forward to see those.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 10, 2019, 03:37:56 PM: I see that Im a little behinf on updating this thread.
Better amend that..

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/01/saratoga-class-light-cruisers.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/01/saratoga-class-light-cruisers.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fZ_bKUskuQU/XErQiZD6SRI/AAAAAAAARUU/IgnkG0v49fQmfQIAY22VJxUii9MptGbowCLcBGAs/s800/20190125_095208.jpg)

A small group of Saratoga class light cruisers.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 10, 2019, 03:40:32 PM: Here we have a little heavier battlegroup.

Two Moscow class heavy cruisers and a Seattle class fleet carrier.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/01/ucm-battlegroup.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/01/ucm-battlegroup.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7F7b9-TRtLg/XE4doDNDIPI/AAAAAAAARWI/Qf5_XwiBgMYEmL9s8Xk6qj7b8P3PkbPSgCLcBGAs/s800/20190127_141156.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 10, 2019, 03:46:15 PM: Using some leftover bits I constructed this small ship.
I call it Grebbestad class Clipper. Name or class may change in the future but it will do for now.
Its meant to represent a smaller ship used for transporting people, messages or small amount of cargo at high speed.
I hope to include it in a special scenario in the future.

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/02/grebbestad-class-clipper-ship.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/02/grebbestad-class-clipper-ship.html)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rpxfL6zkF8A/XGATGSWjnTI/AAAAAAAARdQ/XPqU0ndkiKgCw261P0EMLElsVjNYNz6xACLcBGAs/s800/20190210_111904.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Hobby Services on February 10, 2019, 07:14:51 PM: Nice kitbash! Well done!
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Daeothar on February 11, 2019, 08:51:18 AM: Agreed; that's a good looking ship, which can feature in a whole range of special scenarios. 8)

Something like an escort mission immediately comes to mind, but I reckon it would be quite a challenge without any special rules, cloaking device or stealth option, considering the absolutely brutal damage dealt in the game... ;)

You might be able to outmaneuver UCM or PCR (mind those broadsides though), but Scourge or Shaltari would be quite the puzzle.

But for the same reasons I've been thinking of getting that pre-UCM ship that Hawk/TTC brought out last year. It's cruiser sized, so a bit more robust (but seriously undergunned), but could be used in the same types of missions.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on February 11, 2019, 08:37:43 PM: Thanks guys.

I made a Tutorial on how to built one with leftover Dropzone bits.
https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/02/grebbestad-class-clipper-ship-tutorial.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2019/02/grebbestad-class-clipper-ship-tutorial.html)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HQk4xfwkBuI/XGHTSq3eInI/AAAAAAAARec/_-uwtysjbU4nG9gEv1oNkS_jF86w23XfQCLcBGAs/s600/20190211_204935.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on January 16, 2020, 11:56:37 AM: I bought the Resistance starter box just for the ability to build some fun ships, and its full of potential... I am really tempted to buy another for the bits alone...

Here we have the first ship from that pack built and painted.
http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/01/retrofitted-civilian-frigate-size-ship.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/01/retrofitted-civilian-frigate-size-ship.html)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BnwvW1l_w-0/Xh8f8B1zUJI/AAAAAAAATiA/VTgClkYbKKQEt1PTWKbtOAyE3tNOCD4dQCNcBGAsYHQ/s800/20200115_130416.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 20, 2020, 02:22:38 PM: Such a great thread! Some epic ship design and painting.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: ragbones on January 20, 2020, 03:20:16 PM: Wonderful imagination and terrific talent = Superb models. Great stuff!
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on January 23, 2020, 06:53:27 AM: Thanks.

Its a fun little sideproject I got here but I really enjoy painting these small space ships.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on January 24, 2020, 01:38:59 PM: (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--e84ssC5oq0/XirtLL5WZ1I/AAAAAAAATjo/meYMuLTI5ygluJ4SCqq-2mNLNtp-XwUGACNcBGAsYHQ/s800/20200124_133624.jpg)

https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/01/civilian-strike-carrier.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/01/civilian-strike-carrier.html)

Over the planet of Solvor the UCM have made contact with an unknown source.
A closer inspection revel it to be a civilian version of an strike carrier of unknown origin.

The ship is escorted into UCM controlled space for further investigation.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: von Lucky on January 24, 2020, 09:38:21 PM: I can feel the need to paint some of those cute little spaceships.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on April 13, 2021, 10:43:08 PM: I see that I have forgotten to update this thread...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7uW_1HCITA/Xt8rA2KwOMI/AAAAAAAAUOY/J--7Uh6yZZ4FTxTgSgpyGvmrKU-cdpREwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20200609_070452.jpg)

The Sven Hedin explorer ships is a one of a kind, sparing no expense the ship have all the tools mankind can but together for its many explorations of all the space anomalies.

Many more pictures and some history of the ship https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/06/sven-hedin-exlorer-ship.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2020/06/sven-hedin-exlorer-ship.html)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on April 13, 2021, 10:44:38 PM: (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6QCm5WnSjI/YHYGu22NqII/AAAAAAAAV8w/MwXRoNGkAl4mBoCstJwvP_pj4XzQDbcBgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210411_174858.jpg)

Osprey class cruiser.
She was really fun to design, build and paint.

Many more pictures @ http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2021/04/osprey-class-cruiser.html (http://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2021/04/osprey-class-cruiser.html)

Edit: I, forgot to link all the pictures
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 13, 2021, 10:57:22 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on April 14, 2021, 01:00:19 PM: Nice work all around. I'm extremely jealous - haven't gotten a chance to even try fiddling with the Resistance kits yet, and barring a commission I don't see the budget stretching to do so anytime soon.

Got quite a few Dropfleet conversions and kitbashes on my own blog if you want some more potential ideas for using up leftovers:

https://brokenstarsburningships.blogspot.com/search/label/Dropfleet%20Commander

I think the gallery of space station kits builds is still my most popular post ever by views. Certainly my largest:

https://brokenstarsburningships.blogspot.com/2017/07/dropfleet-commander-space-sation-builds.html
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: warlord frod on April 14, 2021, 04:06:31 PM: Really like this thread. beautiful work.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on April 14, 2021, 07:20:03 PM: Quote from: warlord frod on April 14, 2021, 04:06:31 PM
Really like this thread. beautiful work.

Agreed. The nose art on the UCM ships is a particularly nice touch. Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that?" ideas. Might work well on the PHR hulls too, maybe as decals - they've got so much smooth blank space for that kind of thing.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on April 15, 2021, 08:06:44 PM: Thanks guys.

Chief Lackey Rich > Ive visited you blog before. That post on space station is full of nice ideas.
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Engel on April 21, 2021, 07:15:07 AM: Newly painted Santiago class Corvettes

I just love this design

More pictures at: https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2021/04/santiago-class-corvettes.html (https://nidavellir-shipyard.blogspot.com/2021/04/santiago-class-corvettes.html)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1uw0Uayq-7U/YH-_Jv3-blI/AAAAAAAAWAc/CQ40JJBhgloHgprewxOW90sLiQ556zRbACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210414_180025.jpg)
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on April 21, 2021, 07:28:02 AM: They look Great!
Title: Re: Niðavellir Shipyard - Dropfleet Commander
Post by: Chief Lackey Rich on April 21, 2021, 02:57:18 PM: Quote from: Engel on April 15, 2021, 08:06:44 PM
Chief Lackey Rich > Ive visited you blog before. That post on space station is full of nice ideas.

Best plastic kit ever made for starship gamers if you ask me - although I haven't gotten a chance to play with the Resistance ships yet. I suspect using parts from both the stations and Resistance will make for some incredible designs, especially if you're not married to the idea of keeping the result Dropfleet-legal.

I'm inclined to agree with you on how pretty the Santiagos are, although I'm also a big fan on their monitor designs for sheer chunkiness - they're almost on par with the Resistance destroyers for that.