Moppo Posted March 21, 2017 I originally started trying to create a desert version of the Rebel Airspeeder. Instead I ended up inventing a space variant instead. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I figure in this version the rear gun is an ion cannon, and these small, fighters use their speed to dodge enemy fire and disable important targets, giving regular starfighters like X-Wings an opening to quickly dispatch the target. It'd be for situations where Y-Wings are too slow, but would only be effective against larger targets if executed quickly. I don't know why there'd be a space version of an airspeeder, but I had fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broesl Posted March 22, 2017 wow that's a really nice cockpit design, good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecmo47 Posted March 23, 2017 Great minds think alike! As you can see, early concepts for the T-47 Snowspeeder was a former star fighter cockpit. These are from The Empire Strikes Back Sketch Book by Joe Johnston and Nil Rodis-Jamero. Snow Speeder Concept art 1 by Scott Roys, on Flickr Snow Speeder Concept art 2 by Scott Roys, on Flickr Snow Speeder Concept art 3 by Scott Roys, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moppo Posted March 23, 2017 Ah! Now that is a nice design. I might have to give that a shot, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcanik Posted March 24, 2017 Nice design and color usage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taaffeite-Art Posted March 24, 2017 I absolutely love this! It's a really good concept, and your backstory makes perfect sense. I can easily see this as a more maneuverable alternative to the BTL-S3 Y-Wing (the two-seater). My only critique is that it seems a bit too streamlined. Incom Corporation's products were often very angular. Take a look at the Z-95, T-47, UT-60D, and – of course – the T-65; you'll start to see some common design themes. However, I don't think this detracts from the model at all! Just something to consider for future updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites