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Published: 2017-06-18 14:43:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 5913; Favourites: 92; Downloads: 38
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Description I got inspired after reading the Destroyermen series of books. Think Saving-Private-Ryan-meets-Jurassic-World-meets Avatar. After being blown away by the story I had to do something about it so I decided to do a bit of world building and character conceptual art. This one I based on the first book in the series, Into The Storm. I’m actually hoping that the characters can be easily recognized by those of you familiar with the series.

**Updated: This is an revised version that replaces the teak deck with steel, painted in Measure 13 Haze Gray (5-H) as per the author. Also cleaned up background a bit and cropped it closer. (Original: sta.sh/0tb9xw038fj ) April 15, 2018.**

*All characters and settings inspired by the Destroyermen series by Taylor Anderson.
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HMSWyvern366 [2020-07-20 03:27:36 +0000 UTC]

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Snoeplau In reply to HMSWyvern366 [2020-07-20 14:07:35 +0000 UTC]

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Davetheredd [2019-11-25 04:25:15 +0000 UTC]

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psychoticcyborg [2019-06-29 02:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Bosun Gray and Bosun's mate Chack?

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Snoeplau In reply to psychoticcyborg [2019-06-30 14:32:33 +0000 UTC]

Our heroes in the flesh, indeed!

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Loupy59 [2018-04-18 16:16:33 +0000 UTC]

It probably does, since it's the major feature in the right side of the pic, but even so I'm always seeing new detail in your art work.Β  Even the poor bucket is beat at hell!Β  Maybe Earl smacked some Grik trying to get an Earl sandwich with it.Β  Chief Gray is definitely not happy with the state of his deck, & poor Chack knows what's coming next!
Bye the way, thanks for the mention below.Β  I appreciate it!

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Snoeplau In reply to Loupy59 [2018-04-19 01:04:40 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome! I checked your link once more to compare it with what I recently read in "US Flush Deck Destroyers in action" book and I see where Taylor found his inspiration: USS Noa (DD-343) was modified in 1937 to carry a Curtiss Seagull floatplane on a catapult in exactly the same spot Walker carries her Nancy. Even the crane is the same. BTW, in the comments section you said you've been in the hospital. All fixed up for good, I hope?

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Loupy59 In reply to Snoeplau [2018-04-21 19:21:06 +0000 UTC]

I don't know which link you used, but looked up the USS Noa.Β  It's pretty cool.Β  The only thing they didn't have on her was the catapult.
I'm alive.Β  I was in the hospital last week, a kidney stone had essentially shut down one kidney & the other wasn't doing too well.Β  Several grossly intrusive surgeries & considerable pain later & I'm on the mend.Β  Still have some stones, but the DRs are letting me rest & regain some strength.Β  I'm as weak a day old kitten right now.Β  Thanks for your concern.

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Pokermind [2018-04-17 22:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for permission to use art for this Joke:Β www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi… enjoy all.

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Loupy59 [2018-04-15 23:14:09 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!Β  I just noticed the tompion in the 4"/50, most would have left the barrel open, but it was only ever out for cleaning, gun drill or fighting.Β  I pick up new detail every time I look.

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Snoeplau In reply to Loupy59 [2018-04-15 23:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The tampion was already on the original pic so I'm wondering if the tighter cropping makes it more noticeable...

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ghostraptor1917 [2018-03-06 04:41:40 +0000 UTC]

I KNOW THAT DESTROYER IN THE BACKGROUND! IT’S EITHER A WICKES CLASS DESTROYER OR AND CLEMSON CLASS DESTROYER

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Snoeplau In reply to ghostraptor1917 [2018-03-07 00:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Correct! Here's a nice rendering of her by Loupy59:Β DD-163 USS Walker 1944 Rebuild

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ghostraptor1917 In reply to Snoeplau [2018-03-07 00:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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jtelli786 [2017-10-16 00:26:19 +0000 UTC]

They both look like they really didn't want their picture taken.

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plantman103 [2017-09-16 02:55:02 +0000 UTC]

Ole Chacky has the "why me" look on his face.

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CWilpula [2017-09-03 06:33:03 +0000 UTC]

I think that person in blue is Dennis Silva

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Snoeplau In reply to CWilpula [2017-09-04 23:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Actually, that's Chief Bosun Fitzhugh Gray. In fact, you can find Silva here:Β www.deviantart.com/notificatio…

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Deych-d [2017-07-14 14:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Funny... I just started reading the first Destroyermen book a few days ago (I'm about three quarters through) when I decided to search DA for it...

And I found this.

Great art, though I'm guessing that I probably shouldn't be looking at it too much, due to spoilers...

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Snoeplau In reply to Deych-d [2017-07-14 17:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Look all you want, rest assured this pic does not give away any spoilers. There's a couple more in my gallery but at worst, they may look a bit confusing if you haven't read at least the first 3 or 4 books but still no spoilers.

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Soter-1 [2017-07-12 14:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Best picture of Chack, hands down.

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Snoeplau In reply to Soter-1 [2017-07-13 20:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I tried many versions and I've hopefully come up with a look that best complements him.

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Warringer [2017-06-25 12:58:13 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap. That looks badass...

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Loupy59 [2017-06-20 16:57:32 +0000 UTC]

Too cool!Β  Chack looks like he's getting ready to love the deck & seems to be looking forward to it!

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Nebutron [2017-06-19 21:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Lots of attitude in those characters. Well done.

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Scorched-Iron [2017-06-19 15:01:34 +0000 UTC]

This the best Destroyermen 2D fan art I'v seen thus far. Great work please keep it up!

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Snoeplau In reply to Scorched-Iron [2017-06-19 15:31:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm currently working on my next one so pls stay tuned!

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Snoeplau [2017-06-19 04:04:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

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CWilpula In reply to Snoeplau [2017-09-03 06:34:53 +0000 UTC]

I take it back. That's Grey.

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Snoeplau In reply to CWilpula [2017-09-04 23:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Oops, did not see your last reply.

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Dilandu [2017-06-19 04:03:18 +0000 UTC]

Great art!!!

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Snoeplau [2017-06-19 02:32:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and yes indeed, that's the Super Bosun and Chackie! In fact, I was getting ready to post a couple more illustrations here then visit the Wiki and Anderson's forums to give members a heads-up. I'm sure they'll appreciate it, stay tuned! . Sure thing, you can feature them in the Wiki. Sorry I missed contest, been meaning to post pics long ago but life intervened and kept me occupied.Β 

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Pokermind [2017-06-19 01:43:03 +0000 UTC]

Great art !!!!Β  Had to fave it!

Is that supposed to be Chief Grey and Chack-Sab-At?Β  If so can I use on the Destroyermen Wiki for those two characters and if not other characters?Β  You just missed Taylor Anderson's latest Fan Art Contest, but this could be entered next time he runs one.

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Pokermind In reply to Pokermind [2017-06-19 13:49:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for permission to use your art on the Wiki, shared a link with Taylor Anderson via E-mail his reaction, "That is awesome.Β  Great detail.Β  Walker didn't have a wooden deck--but damn, who cares? That's good.Β  I love his "Chack." interpretation."Β  Put the image on the Wiki here destroyermen.wikia.com/wiki/Fi… will add to the Character's page soon.Β  PS put the link to your art on the Destroyermen Association page you got good comments there too, www.facebook.com/groups/566578…

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Snoeplau In reply to Pokermind [2017-06-19 14:39:13 +0000 UTC]

Yikes! No wooden deck?!? Should I give in to the urge to make a version with metal plate or linoleum deck? When I was preparing for my D-Men illustrations I tried to gather as much reference material as possible from both author descriptions and internet. One frustrating thing about researching Wickes class destroyers was the overwhelming variations on the theme: different pilot houses, superstructure details and such so I just picked and chose what made sense to me. Thanks for reaching out to Anderson on my behalf, I'm so thrilled he liked it! Do you think he'd be open with me reaching out to him as a reference source in the future? I'll head over to your links shortly.

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Pokermind In reply to Snoeplau [2017-06-19 15:14:35 +0000 UTC]

The originals had painted steel in tropics paint with cooking oil and fry an egg at noon Β  Will send PM with Taylor's E-mail address he is open to helping artists see his world.Β  Several of his arts are on the Wiki.Β  With Devil's Due just out he may be a tad busy just now.Β  If you Browse "Destroyermen" you will see one of his arts he let me share on Deviant Art.

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RailroadBrony In reply to Snoeplau [2017-06-19 15:06:57 +0000 UTC]

Taylor is very active with his fans, and is very active on his website. I don't think he would have any problem at all.

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