spinwardpirate
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Specifically, what does canon say about the hull colors of a 100 ton scout/courier?
I've primered my RAFM scout and want to give her a coat of paint.
I've primered my RAFM scout and want to give her a coat of paint.
Hull Colors
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Andrew Boulton
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Jesse DeGraff "paints" his Scout ships kinda beige, and I followed his lead.
spinwardpirate
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I wonder if First In says anything on the subject? I'll look when I get home.
Beige works for me. It is more interesting than basic white. And I'm sure I have a bottle or two of paint that will match.
Beige works for me. It is more interesting than basic white. And I'm sure I have a bottle or two of paint that will match.
Andrew Boulton
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The one on the cover is white. And boring 
spinwardpirate
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I would think an active duty scout would be required to maintain a particular hull color. At least, that's the way it is going to be IMTU.
spinwardpirate
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That's got me to thinking... variable hull colors make for nice wrapping on special occasions! The Emporer's birthday? Ships shall wear purple. To mark the Founding of the Imperium ships shall wear gold. On the occasion of the death of a noble ships shall be dressed in black.
BlackBat242
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All this talk of customization reminded me of this.
Enterpirse?
Thought Jeannie-Lucky-Picacardio was Captain of the Enterprise?
That's perfectly plausible, of course. But on the other hand, why shouldn't they be allowed to customize their ships? What vital Scout interest would be harmed?
I'm sorry, that's just not an option. You're required by law to do things the way I want them to be. Otherwise I'll report you to the canon police. Oh, wait, it's not canon, is it? Ah well, the canon police owes me a few favors, so I'll send them in anyway.
Hans
Chris Foss' ships always influenced my drawings and designs: bold colors, dazzle patterns...real personality. It should reflect the owner's personality.
Think of them, at least the non-military (active) ships as less like "ships" and more like cars.
So along with the 4meter chrome n' laser spinners it needs to have a IR masking tangerine flake Kandy Kolor exterior and a reflec sticker across the bridge viewport that says, "SCOUT" on it.
Oh, and flames...you go at least 1G faster with flames.
Think of them, at least the non-military (active) ships as less like "ships" and more like cars.
So along with the 4meter chrome n' laser spinners it needs to have a IR masking tangerine flake Kandy Kolor exterior and a reflec sticker across the bridge viewport that says, "SCOUT" on it.
Oh, and flames...you go at least 1G faster with flames.
Icosahedron
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Dunno what canon says, but logically, hull colour will depend on operational factors such as stealth surfacing, whether or not visual sighting is important, whether visual camouflage or dayglo safety colours are a requirement for atmospheric entry, etc.
Failing that, it will depend on company livery/logos, cost/practicality (does it show the dirt?) and right at the bottom of the list - captain's choice.
Failing that, it will depend on company livery/logos, cost/practicality (does it show the dirt?) and right at the bottom of the list - captain's choice.
Actually, the list is, Government Regulation, Owner's Choice, period, so if the Scouts have regulations on the subject, whatever they say goes. Absent such instructions, the list is, Captain's Choice. All the other factors mentioned affect said choice, of course. I merely point out that there's no evidence of regulations on the subject. That doesn't mean there aren't any, of course.
Hans
spinwardpirate
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Thanks for the helpful input, especially the part about day-glow colors! That would be fun to paint.
Obviously, I believe the IISS, as an organized service, would require ships to maintain a standard hull color, or at the very most have a list of approved colors. They are an organized service, even if they have a reputation of being disorganized. While the literary evidence for canon hull colors may not be there, we have artistic evidence. So I think I'll stick with beige.
Now, if I can find a good rendering of a hull number and a scout insignia, I'll see if I can print out a teeeeeeeny little decal to put on her.
Obviously, I believe the IISS, as an organized service, would require ships to maintain a standard hull color, or at the very most have a list of approved colors. They are an organized service, even if they have a reputation of being disorganized. While the literary evidence for canon hull colors may not be there, we have artistic evidence. So I think I'll stick with beige.
Now, if I can find a good rendering of a hull number and a scout insignia, I'll see if I can print out a teeeeeeeny little decal to put on her.
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spinwardpirate
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I'd be tempted to revise that to Imperial Regs, Planetary Regs, Owner's choice. But otherwise, yes, I agree.
spinwardpirate
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spinwardpirate
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If I could paint a 1" long miniature with a Chris Foss' paint scheme, I'd do it in a second! When I finish the scout, maybe I'll give it a try on one of my free traders. I did up a SFB Orion ship in yellow with black tiger stripes once. It came out ok.
First In shows at least two different color schemes. The one on the cover is a uniform brownish light grey -- possibly meant to be hull metal. The four crewmembers that can be seen in the foreground (there are three more in the background) lack insignia, so it's likely they're a private expedition and the ship privately owned (or loaned out). The black and white renderings inside has a darkish color across most of the hull, with a broad band of lighter color running across the hull just in front of the turret. On the band, on both sides of the ship, is a large branch insignia. Below is a small Imperial sunburst to the left of some text that I can't discern. A similar color scheme appear on other ship types.
The interior illustrations are by Jesse DeGraff. If you find his webpage, you may find the color versions of some or all of these pictures posted there.
And, BTW, I agree that such illustrations are evidence that the Scouts do have an official design. Illustrations are less authoritative than text, but in the absence of contradictory text it should be good enough.
Hans
The interior illustrations are by Jesse DeGraff. If you find his webpage, you may find the color versions of some or all of these pictures posted there.
And, BTW, I agree that such illustrations are evidence that the Scouts do have an official design. Illustrations are less authoritative than text, but in the absence of contradictory text it should be good enough.
Hans
