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quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:How are those two an exception?Really this whole "family" started with the little PAUL GAUGUIN before graduating to the R ships, then MISTRAL, etc.
Really this whole "family" started with the little PAUL GAUGUIN before graduating to the R ships, then MISTRAL, etc.
The MSC OPERA and LIRICA are an exception Doug because of all of them, MSC actually tried to make them look graceful.
No one will ever be able to do that with the MSC EPOPEA.
quote:Originally posted by mike sa:Not a clone yet.........IF successful she will only be the first.Visually she doesn't look very stable - she may need a yacht like extending keel !Perhaps the artist came up with these after the accident ?
Visually she doesn't look very stable - she may need a yacht like extending keel !
Perhaps the artist came up with these after the accident ?
You know I was thinking about this and aside from the obvious that it has to meet certain design criteria for stability it really isn't any higher than their existing villa blocks. It just looks much more awkward pushed to the front now you could argue on the stability of having that much weigh forward of the centerline but I think it will turn out to be more of a worrie than a reality. Time will tell
Pam
quote:Originally posted by timb:You know I was thinking about this and aside from the obvious that it has to meet certain design criteria for stability it really isn't any higher than their existing villa blocks. It just looks much more awkward pushed to the front
Quite right, but move it aft and whitewash the funnels and she's still a pig in lipstick.
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quote:Originally posted by timb:You know I was thinking about this and aside from the obvious that it has to meet certain design criteria for stability it really isn't any higher than their existing villa blocks.
You know I was thinking about this and aside from the obvious that it has to meet certain design criteria for stability it really isn't any higher than their existing villa blocks.
I don't think we doubt her sea-keeping 'stability', the problem is it one of esthetic's. However, I do doubt the designers stability, though.
should be interesting to see in the flesh if rumoured southampton show-off comes to pass.
also anyone wanting to end their days at sea should choose their spot carefully, as there is a good chance they might just end up spreadeagled on top of a lifeboat.
I think with a few relatively minor changes the ship actually doesn't look that bad.
quote:Originally posted by Fairsky:I'm curious to discover the reason for the white block below the funnels. Anyone know what that is?
It's a weighted balance to counteract the forward superstructure.
quote:Introducing Norwegian Epic — the most advanced ship design at sea. She's destined to be beautiful, bold and innovative.
Who are they kidding!
Ernie
quote:Originally posted by eroller:According to the email I received today from NCL regarding EPIC ..... Who are they kidding!Ernie
1. Beautiful: Maybe on the inside....2. Bold: That hideous thing above the bridge is a pretty bold design element.3. Innovative: If all the "software" will be at a cost, it is truly innovative cruising experience. Also, that hideous Villa block is innovative too.
It's too bad that NCL didn't use this design that Star had in the wings for a post-panamax ship:
This is actually very attractive.
quote:Originally posted by Cunard Fan:Heres my re-design.I think with a few relatively minor changes the ship actually doesn't look that bad.
It would certainly look much better! Nice job.
Also, I just completed an interview with Andy Stuart who is the Executive VP Global Sales and Passenger Services at NCL. You can listen to the show here.
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I would have liked to heard his opinions of the SS Norway and the Big U, but I assume that he would not have wanted to talk about them anyway.
quote:Originally posted by jetwet1:...or maybe I am losing a bit of my mind here,
Yep!
quote:Originally posted by jetwet1:It's just dawned on me or maybe I am losing a bit of my mind here, but it does remind me of the Starward, just in a more grown up way
Now that I think more about it, the "thing" over the bridge is also vaguely reminiscent of STARWARD.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:As usual Barry, a nice job, but you were unfortunately unable to tease out any information that we had not already heard. I would have liked to heard his opinions of the SS Norway and the Big U, but I assume that he would not have wanted to talk about them anyway.
Either they are doing it on the cheap or they believe she will roll less ?
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:Yep!
Well nothing surprising there
quote:Originally posted by dougnewman:I immediately picked up on the funnels.Now that I think more about it, the "thing" over the bridge is also vaguely reminiscent of STARWARD.
Exactly, the area above the bridge on the Staward et al was a bar and a ping pong area if I am remembering correctly, though of course now that I look at a picture of the Skyward it does dawn on me that the hump was far more towards the center of the ship...So Malcom was right, I am losing it.
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