[SR-FB1] - Oct '618 - Mya

[Kwatchi]

The sloop-of-war Mya was commissioned during the recent Eslandolan war, and served as a post dispatch and reconnaissance ship.  More recently she has served in the role of a convoy escort as Mardier, plagued by numerous recent set-backs, is in desperate need of supplies provided by the colonies to the east to keep her aspirations alive.  Coming under fire while sailing in September '618, she struck her colours and was taken as a prize (along with the scamp trader Magnolia) by the black-flagged frigate Hand of Fate.  She now sails as a pirate herself under the banner of the Yellow Skull fleet.

 

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The Mya is a class 4 Mardierian warship captured during in the August/September MRCA that I will be licensing for free.

After a few false starts, I realized my brick collection would not allow me to build the class 4 narrow hulled vessel I wanted unless I worked in black (which means the detail never turns out well in my pictures) or used pre-fab hull section (which made it too "chibi"). Taking inspiration from @Roadmonkeytj 's recent flurry of activity, I tried my hand at LDD for the first time this past weekend and came up with this ship.  after 14+ hours I still have problems manipulating chains/pipes and the fact I can't pan the view is irritating, but I am very happy with my result.  So much so in fact that I might try my hand at something bigger... eventually.

 

[LM71Blackbird]

I'm glad to see so many LDD ships recently! Great detail work all around and nice colors. 

As to panning in LDD, it is possible. You simply hold down the shift key and right click drag. 

[Fraunces]

She looks awesome, a worthy prize for brave buccanneers. For a first time, you've done very well in LDD. Keep it up

[Roadmonkeytj]

@Kwatchi

Your welcome for inspiration lol! 

The ship turned out great and I like the sound of the yellow skull lol

As far as LDD.   I can't draw unless I use a trackball mouse.   (Old habits from AutoCAD) the click and drag is very helpful with the camera for me.   

@LM71Blackbird

Thanks I never knew about the shift key either!  Lol

[LM71Blackbird]

37 minutes ago, Roadmonkeytj said:

Thanks I never knew about the shift key either!  Lol

Yeah, no problem. I know a bunch of little keyboard shortcuts that make using LDD go just a little bit smoother. A little bit...

[Bodi]

Nice ship, the tumblehome looks very good, so does the colour scheme.