Rebuilding the Man-O-War :)

Michael’s work got me going ;) So I’m re-building the Man-O-War in 3d.
This time I’m building it off the DECKPLANS, so, folk can either have
the design based on deckplans or external artwork, not both, as they are
definitely not the same! So currently going by the deckplans, less you
all want the artwork on the card for design? The original artwork shows
a far flatter forward section than the deckplans, at least 6' wider on
each side of forward section I'd guess. 

-Building it from the deckplans with a 1’ thick hull, you get the
following:

http://www.silverblades-suitcase.com/rhino/2007/manowar_2007_1.jpg

http://www.silverblades-suitcase.com/rhino/2007/manowar_2007_1a.jpg

http://www.silverblades-suitcase.com/rhino/2007/manowar_2007_1b.jpg

http://www.silverblades-suitcase.com/rhino/2007/manowar_2007_deck1.jpg


The deckplan shows I'm working off almost exact duplicates of original
deckplans ;)
Still have to mess with the top catapult position as it makes no sense
as shown in originals *scratches head*. I think the "flight deck" should
have battlements? It does look like an actual castle tower but...??

The rear section will have a large area above and below the rooms that
flank the gangway, these were simply noted as "hold" in original
deckplans, again that makes no sense as they are very large, and should
have ladder access. I think there should be several weapon positions, or
windows there, allowing for elven aesthetics (enjoying space) or for
having weapon ports. I was thinking 2 or 3 on each side? Problem is, for
a wwarship, the standard Man-OWar has far too little space FOR weapons
to fire from.

The idea of "retractable dome/eyes" doesn't make sense either, unless a
middle part of eyes literally slides, like a patio door?? So currently,
have a square centre section that can open like two doors, to allow
weapons to fire out.

Anything else folk's can think of? :)



I'd rather be a Fool who believes in Dragons,
Than a King who believes in Nothing.
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