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I don't know, maybe that looks more like a Mk 1 to me Cody or perhaps a re-imagined Gecko? Doesn't seem big enough for a Mk III, I could be wrong though.If you're talking about the cap ship video - they be Sidewinders & Imperial Fighters - you need to study your ship ID chart :rtfm:

If you're talking about the cap ship video - they be Sidewinders & Imperial Fighters - you need to study your ship ID chart :rtfm:  If you look at the cap ship video on the previous page, there is a bit at about 6:30 that shows the ship I am talking about. Its the bit were they show you the Eagle also. :girlwink:

Ah, I need to read the context of a conversation before jumping in with my size twelves! Sorry - I was looking at the cinematic one, not the later one with commentary  Anyway, image attached, and it's definitely a Cobra Mk III or some new variant for ED. [attachment=2415:CobraMkIII.jpg]

Dev Diary 8 is out! :girlcrazy:  And no worries Stormprooter. Still think it's a bit on the small side for a Cobbie III tho. Still, it's an early work in progress shot so lets see when they really decide to show off that iconic craft. EDIT: Pinback! Help! The vid didn't embed properly for some reason. Can you fix my post? Pretty please? EDIT MkII: It's ok I sorted it. :girlwacko:

And no worries Stormprooter. Still think it's a bit on the small side for a Cobbie III tho. Still, it's an early work in progress shot so lets see when they really decide to show off that iconic craft. Looking at the ratio of the size of the cockpit window screen to the rest of the ship, yes I agree, it does seem somewhat smaller than the ship specs from the original ELITE (130m x 30m x 65m). And not much room for a 20t cargo bay (although that would only need to be 20 cubic metres) - looks to be about 1/6 the size of the original... (20m x 5m x 10m)?? something like that?

Noticed the XBox joypad has vanished to be replaced with a joystick wonder why. :haha: but it is seriously looking good although I am still not crazy about the ship design. Oh yes fluffy dice are a must have cockpit add on.

Noticed the XBox joypad has vanished to be replaced with a joystick wonder why.<grins> Yeah... hard to beat a 'stick! Also, to quote Mike Evans:this game incentiveses pitching and rolling not yawMusic to my ears!

Looking at the ratio of the size of the cockpit window screen to the rest of the ship, yes I agree, it does seem somewhat smaller than the ship specs from the original ELITE (130m x 30m x 65m). And not much room for a 20t cargo bay (although that would only need to be 20 cubic metres) - looks to be about 1/6 the size of the original... (20m x 5m x 10m)?? something like that?Yea that sounds about right Stormprooter. To be honest though I think we are looking at a Cobbie MkI. Perhaps even the fabled MkII? Have they finally fixed the design flaw after all these years? Time will tell. And Cody, yes I saw that quote by Mike too. It's not exactly music to my ears truth be told, but I will adapt.

@Geraldine Could be the fabled Mk II, I don't think it's a Mk I(or a Gecko) because it's not the right shape for that, but from what I've seen in various dev videos so far, I think all the fighter class ships are somewhat smaller, to make them a bit more realistic in scale compared to the larger ships. For example, in the original ELITE, an Anaconda is 75m x 60m x 170m (approx 2 & a bit times bigger than a Cobra Mk III), yet has 37 times the cargo space - I think the ship scales have been better balanced for this game.

That is possible Stormprooter. We will know more once we get our mitts on the Alpha & Betas. Goodness, it's not far now by the way! :girlcrazy:Trying to decide what I am going to try first. I guess I will see what scenarios FD set up for the Alphas. With regards to the Betas, they should be much closer to the good old sandbox galaxy we all know and love. Just....a.....bit....further.......to.......go :girlsigh:

I am positively itching to get my hands on the Alpha, I feel all impatient and excited like a child just before Christmas

 For example, in the original ELITE, an Anaconda is 75m x 60m x 170m (approx 2 & a bit times bigger than a Cobra Mk III), yet has 37 times the cargo space...Legend has it that the Anaconda's cargo capacity of 750 was a coffee stain-induced typo - it should probably have been 250.

Legend has it that the Anaconda's cargo capacity of 750 was a coffee stain-induced typo - it should probably have been 250.Also, thinking about the original dimensions of the Cobra Mk III - you'd struggle to land it in a football stadium, it's that BIG, and only 20t of cargo space as standard? Back in 1985, I did not care about such details, I just wanted to blast away at the pirates ;)Thinking about it, I still don't care that much, and I still just want to blast away at the pirates. Nice that Frontier are taking 'realism' or 'pseudo-realism' seriously though - it all adds to the immersion and richness of the game.

The original BBC Elite ship dimensions were in feet, not metres - so you could probably land an Anaconda on a football pitch.

The original BBC Elite ship dimensions were in feet, not metres - so you could probably land an Anaconda on a football pitch.I was looking at the Oolite ship chart :DYes, dimensions in good old imperial feet makes sense, and youd could probably fit a few Anacondas on a football pitch...

Looking forward to Elite. Been waiting for this since my days playing with my Spectrum 48K and Amiga.  Each time I see a new video it just makes me more eager to play.

Alpha Scenario 4 - Take out the Federal Patrol Wing 

I've been very impressed with the clips that have made it out. Plus I am told you can switch into newtonian flight dynamics. Saw a video of someone who was a real pro already. Should be good for all those evochron mercenary guys/ vendetta online and elite 2 diehards

Bit of a short Dev diary about muiltiplayer for these who like that sort of thing. 

Pew-Pew LAZORS!  Really looking forward to this - will post thoughts when I have had a go.