ATSF-01 Archangel

Post by **Almighty Benny** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:42 pm

The Armored Transport and Support Frigate is a powerful ship. The Archangel is meant to fly in, clear an area, deploy up to 8 troops, and then support the ground assault. This ship comes heavily armored and has more than a few tricks up it's sleeve for overpowering assailants.

It's armaments include:
-Twin 30mm "Avenger" type cannons mounted under the cockpit
-8 rocket pods
-Two radar-guided missiles for precision strikes
-Two all aspect gauss rifles mounted on the sides just behind the cockpit
-An automated 360 degree Turbolaser turret mounted on the roof
-Lots of flares

The Archangel can easily be converted mid-battle to an emergency medical transport for up to 3 injured soldiers and 2 medics at a time. It has earned the nickname "Guardian Angel" for it's ability to quickly neutralize attackers and rescue injured soldiers during a battle.

The brickshelf gallery is here

Post by **Pvt Expendable** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:55 pm

nice work, really nice work,.. the 01 on the side nice detail,..

what about weapon hard points?

Post by **Gunney** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:59 pm

Almighty Benny, you wouldn't hold it against me if I killed you, took your lego army, and called them all mine would you? I would be so happy ^_^

Post by **Almighty Benny** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:08 pm

nah, go for it

I'll be waiting...

Pvt Expendable wrote:what about weapon hard points?

Well there are the missile mounts on the sides, but no hard points under the wings as of yet. If I use this thing in a BrikWar I will definitely consider mounting some multiple AG missiles under there, though.

Post by **Blitzen** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:32 pm

Sexy hand.

Post by **Strana** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:00 pm

very nice especially like the medical evac optional conversion

Post by **Almighty Benny** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:35 am

Blitzen wrote:Sexy hand.

you noticed! I'm actually a hand model for power tools on the shop at home network

or maybe I dreamed that... no matter

Post by **IVhorseman** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:21 am

Well damn, this makes my five-person dropship look bad now.

Post by **lrdofbricks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:56 am

i love how the front slopes downward and seems to be hinged on the guns.

Post by **Theblackdog** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:59 am

This ship looks awesome, and carries more troops than anything in my fleet. Amazing work.

Post by **Almighty Benny** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:55 am

thanks guys

it's not really noticeable from these pics, but there are two modules that slide into the back of the ship on different levels. One of the modules has seating for troops and their weapons, while the other holds two stretchers. The latter is raised so that a third stretcher can fit in the depression under the floor. Actually, that depression can hold lots of supplies even when the trooper module is in.

This was a nice distraction from finishing my newest battlefield, but I think I'll get back to work on that today, and then maybe design a vehicle module.

Post by **Warhead** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:48 am

Whoa! Bo-Yah!

"We're on the express elevator to hell, going down!"

Post by **Gunney** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:02 pm

I never do understand the avatars you have on. Always something about them that rubs me wrong, I'unno.

Anyways, Benny, I do have a question: How did you get the front to slope like that? I've been planning on scrapping my Hornet bomber in favor of a Super Bomber, but I haven't really decided on a design yet. I still want it to have the rear anti-air turret, but quite hart to get it looking good none the less. Any tips on a rough design, plus the front slanted cock pit without sacraficing structual integrity?

By the way, Good news! I decided not to kill you!

Post by **pesgores** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:55 pm

Nice nose.

Post by **Bonn-o-Tron** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:39 pm

Shit, I hope I'm not too late.

Awesome ship, Benny.