Ol' Dependable

[J4ke]

Hello again.

Photoset

For the Starfighters Flickr group overcompensation challenge, this is a total departure from anything I've ever done before, but it was great fun. Comments welcomed!

From 'JM Spacecraft Corp.' To War Minister, Ehrgnog IV.

Thank you for placing an order for 750 "Flitwick Light Fighters".

Although our experts concluded that your planetary defense options would be best with a large fleet of small, single-engine, lightly armed fighters, we have nonetheless produced 15 "Ol' Dependable Tactical Assault Starfighters".

Despite the armament and cost differences, we feel confident that the "Ol' Dependable" is the spaceship that you really need. Heavily armed with a high-ROF gatling laser, 2 mid-range plasma cannons and 10-capacity missile launchers and powered by two XL9K cruiser engines, this one-man fighter is capable of engaging and defeating corvettes without taking significant damage to overwhelm the shields.

If this is unnacceptable in any way, please don't hesitate to call us.

Edited January 10, 2010 by J4ke

[Legostein]

Hello!

That huge rotating laser turret is for sure impressive. I guess this fighter is designed for space only, and no atmospheric flights, as the proportions would allow a fast downfall only.

Cheers,

~ Christopher

[J4ke]

Yeah, this thing is about as aerodynamic as an elephant. Thanks for commenting! :)

[lightningtiger]

Interesting MOC - love the weapons on board this fighter, that front laser weapon ouch that's gotta hurt !!!

I guess it could be also called the ugly duckling !

Great work 'J4ke' !