The Skull: an oversized cargo schooner?
The Skull: an oversized cargo schooner?
My interest in the old 3D models I'd made for Star Fleet was recently rekindled and I've been trying to gather up some reference images again. Earlier today, I was trying specifically to find detailed images of The Skull or other sailing ships like it. I don't have much advanced knowledge of nautical language and terms, but I do believe I've identified The Skull as an oversized cargo schooner.Here is the cargo schooner image I found that fits The Skull's profile almost perfectly:(from http://www.yarmcentral.ednet.ns.ca/sail ... er.htm)The Skull appears to keep roughly the same proportions, but it is significantly larger than a normal schooner. The typical schooner is only large enough to support a few men.(from http://ina.tamu.edu/LCwaterwitch.htm)(from http://www.blueheronco.com/shipwrsw.htm)The more famous galleon, by comparison, has a much larger multi-deck body and wide square rigging, unlike the gaff rigging of a schooner.(from http://www.treasurelore.com/florida/flo ... .htm)(from http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/p ... l)Thoughts? Has anyone else here ever tried to identify the proper class of ship that describes The Skull?
The Skull: an oversized cargo schooner?
Y'know I never thought about it Brad. I don't think the design was based on a certain sailing ship. I'm glad you're back Bradster. It's been waaay too long.
The Skull: an oversized cargo schooner?
(Dr. Ben @ Jun. 30 2007,10:26)QUOTEY'know I never thought about it Brad. I don't think the design was based on a certain sailing ship. That's possible, but it does bear a striking resemblance to the schooner. It could be mere coincidence.
(Dr. Ben @ Jun. 30 2007,10:26)QUOTEI'm glad you're back Bradster. It's been waaay too long.Thanks!Here's a glimpse of what I was able to produce this evening...(I must admit that I used a free model from TurboSquid for the human skull on the bowsprit.)
The Skull: an oversized cargo schooner?
Awesome! I don't mind if you use a free model. I do it all the time.