I’m positive Frontier didn’t plan it this way. Shooting ones self in the foot is traditional Britishness at its best. o7
But I won’t deny myself what is one of the best metallic paints produced so far.
Flimley
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But I won’t deny myself what is one of the best metallic paints produced so far.
Flimley
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I am still struggling.
If I concede, where do you think the paintjob looks better?
On large and flat surfaces (Krait) or on rounded ones (Imperial ships, in particular the iCurier in my case)?
I am undecided ...
If I concede, where do you think the paintjob looks better?
On large and flat surfaces (Krait) or on rounded ones (Imperial ships, in particular the iCurier in my case)?
I am undecided ...
Probably the curved surfaces I would say. You can see all the colours at Once !
Alec has highlighted them in game, in a post previously, take a look.....
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...-2-Days-left?p=6977609&viewfull=1#post6977609
Flimley
I personally like how light plays off Krait there. But that's my personal preference.
Yes, definitely not arbitrary. Supply and demand - "These paint-jobs are rare and highly coveted because..." [rolleyes] One of the oldest tricks in the capitalist handbook. These iridescent ones are an easy pass for me though, a little too ostentatious and showy for my taste (I didn't say tacky... oh no
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+2 for the Krait.
That said, I’ve always wanted to name a ship “The Liberace”, so perhaps these provide the perfect opportunity.
[video=youtube;dioRwB4RvrQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dioRwB4RvrQ[/video]
Multifaceted flat, IMO. The effect changes from one angle to another, so it works best to show that off.
Don't get me wrong, I think the effect works rather well with the rounded ships too, just not quite as well.
Check out this video posted by Alec Turner, if you haven't seen it yet...
[video=youtube_share;ryC_JZE2Byw]https://youtu.be/ryC_JZE2Byw[/video]
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Thanks for the answers and the movie (which is great ... but I think, in order to be able to appreciate the play of colors, one has to be able to turn the ship oneself)!
It stays complicated.
The paint shop looks great on the Alliance ships (many facets, just as WR3ND recommended) - but I somehow don't like the ships.
The Krait looks awesome, too - but there is the nice "Pharao" collection, which is also cheaper.
And while I get the idea that all colors are visible on rounded surfaces at the same time, the rotating Clipper doesn't convince me (but I like the purple variant least so my judgement is biased.)
It stays complicated.
The paint shop looks great on the Alliance ships (many facets, just as WR3ND recommended) - but I somehow don't like the ships.
The Krait looks awesome, too - but there is the nice "Pharao" collection, which is also cheaper.
And while I get the idea that all colors are visible on rounded surfaces at the same time, the rotating Clipper doesn't convince me (but I like the purple variant least so my judgement is biased.)
You know what'd be cool ... if cosmetic purchases had a cooling off period. So, you have 24hrs to decide if you like it. If you don't then you have the option within that period to exchange what you've bought for store credit. I can't see Frontier ever doing this mind you ... bit it would be neat tho.
Decided to buy one of each paint job for all the ships I have or plan to have, too bad they didn't make one for the Dolphin. So for today that will be the iEagle and for the future the Imperial Clipper, Alliance Crusader, and someday the Imperial Cutter. Not normally a fan of huge ships but the Cutter reminds me of a Whitestar ship so I needs it.
At the very least, the ability to preview paintjobs, decals, and body kits in the outfitting section would be nice.
But you can. Check out livery.
Problem is, it depends on the lighting quality in the docking bay and it's below decks.
Nope.
I did the same.
My wallet is closed for them.
Period.
Bring me what you have promised first.
I’ll have to take a closer look, I thought you could only preview items you already owned.
Thanks
I'm in precisely the same boat. My only question is, does it sing to you?
Hmm - even bought a full set for a Cutter I don't even own yet... Job done FD. #lostcause
I did that too. I'm gonna have a beautiful awesome Imperial Cutter in irridescent gold!
Though my reputation with the empire at the moment is Cordial and my rank is Outsider.
Hey, I like to plan ahead
.Yeah, they changed it at some point within the last year or so.