[Cyborg17]

I like it.  It looks more real now.

[Dragon]

Still looks too angular, especially noticeable on the side of the pod. It has a sharp edge on it, which was not present in the old model. The outrigger engines are also too long. Cockpit is also too angular, especially the window. In other words, not potatoey enough.

That said, I'm not saying I don't like the model. It'd make a sweet Herc IIA, or a similar design. However, it resembles Herc I too much and Herc II not enough. The whole deal with Herc II was that it was nothing like Herc I, the heritage takes quite a while to notice.

[Col.Hornet]

It's angular because it is meant to be angular... I don't see much point discussing that Dragon


I'd chose this version over the current model any time. Curvy Hercules..... Nope.

[Dragon]

The original was curvy as well. From the design standpoint, yes, this one is better than 's admittedly lousy Herc II. Still, it is too big of a departure, too much of a reimagining and not a straight upgrade. In-universe, I see Herc II more as an attempt to capitalize on the Herc's fame and sell a different fighter as a "new and improved" version with a smooth "high-tech" exterior and a slight speed improvement, hoping that the GTVA will gloss over the blatant inadequacies of the design because of that. The new version actually looks like it was derived from the Herc I.

[EatThePath]

I always thought the Herc1 was really cool and the Herc2 really lame. I quite like this replacement. Still identifiable different from the 1, but credible as being based on it.

[The Dagger]

I always thought that the FS2 fighter designs are supposed to reflect joint design with vasudan contractors (hence the stranger, curvier shapes). This "more terran" Herc version could be justified within bp lore as a latter production variant given the rift between both parts.

[Phantom Hoover]

I like the retail Herc 2 and I like the divide between the blocky FS1 designs and fluid FS2 designs.

[Zarax]

Don't kill me please but I think that while the model is great overall the cockpit should be curved, not for retail semblace's sake but because IMHO it "cheapens" it, giving an idea of less detail.

[Col.Hornet]

As far as I know that model is not supposed to be in FSU so let them make it as they want.

[fightermedic]

lovly upgrade, me like!

[StarSlayer]

Looking good, when I originally drew it up I had more of a F22/35 idea for the cockpit canopy/nose area but you guys can totally run with it in whatever direction you think best.

[Dragon]

I always thought that the FS2 fighter designs are supposed to reflect joint design with vasudan contractors (hence the stranger, curvier shapes). This "more terran" Herc version could be justified within bp lore as a latter production variant given the rift between both parts.

Hence why I said, Herc IIA, or Herc II Block 2, whatever you like. If they were actually seen anywhere in BP (they aren't, IIRC), this would be a perfect replacement.

As far as I know that model is not supposed to be in FSU so let them make it as they want.

If so, then it's actually pretty good. If it wasn't for the fact I don't see this being a frontline fighter by the time BP rolls around, it'd be perfect for it. Maybe BP3 could get some mileage out of it (assuming we get to visit Tev systems and it doesn't get too bizarre to still have a use for a regular fighter ).

[Aesaar]

Looking good, when I originally drew it up I had more of a F22/35 idea for the cockpit canopy/nose area but you guys can totally run with it in whatever direction you think best.

I tried modeling it that way and tbh I failed miserably.  If Hades wants to try remodeling the cockpit and nose, I encourage him to.  It doesn't look right atm. 

I'm trying to do better with the Perseus.

[Hades]

I remodeled the main hull.

[Aesaar]

And I started on the Perseus.

Missiles are redesigned Trebuchet and Harpoon.  This external layout isn't currently possible without code changes, however.

[Rodo]

Oh yes.
Ohhh yes.

[StarSlayer]

Looking good

[Dragon]

That looks really good. I'd really love to see the weapons get overhauled for BP (as in, new weapons, not rebalanced FS2 ones), not only ships. While it'd be great to be able to orient the external weapons like that, but I'm afraid we're stuck with what we have for now. You can try leaving the missile pods attached to wings, at the very least, and if the trebs were not "flattened", then I suppose they could be attached to those rails anyway.

[Col.Hornet]

Hell yeah! Perseus is awesome. Love the fuselage line. Can't wait to see the engine pods detailed.

I have a small suggestion however. Wing missile pods mounting. They are pretty wide and you attached them with a single pylon. Using two pylons or attaching it to the wing with entire surface would have made them look more solid to me

[AdmiralRalwood]

While it'd be great to be able to orient the external weapons like that, but I'm afraid we're stuck with what we have for now.

We're only "stuck with it" until somebody writes new code.