Warship Build 19 — Tatsumaki Destroyer

So, here’s the last element of my recent Draconis Combine rush — the Tatsumaki destroyer. This was a vessel I struggled a bit with, but in the end, decided simpler was better.

The fourth new warship developed by the Draconis Combine in the aftermath of the Clan Invasion, the Tatsumaki was an unlucky class. Rushed into service, it was full of technical issues, and even though plans were in place to resolve them, only two vessels would be built in the end. This number was further reduced when one of them was lost in action.

After some contemplation, I think I really like this model. It is a tad simple, yes. I could have added some detail (which I tried but did not work for me), yes. However, the simplicity won me over in the end. The model uses 26 parts plus the base, which is a bargain for a full-fledged warship like this one.

And with this, I can add the Kyushu escort, the Kirishima capital ship, plus two Leopard dropships, and two fighter wings to form a Combine Fleet!

I’m quite happy about this! It’s the second fleet I complete in a row. Maybe I should make a post only about the fleets once I have enough of these.

As always, let me know your thoughts!