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Originally posted by GregD:
It kind of disguises the actual profile thats underneath. If it were all white then if would stand out boldly.
Anyone else agree?

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The dark paint and tinted glass was designed to minimize the bulk of the upper-decks. The designers did not want to call attention to that box so they tried their best to make it 'disappear' even adding a stepped paint effect on the sides. That side angled paint design compliments the angle of the lower bridgefront and additionally helps to reduce the bulk up top.

[ 06-02-2010: Message edited by: Cam J ]

Epic remains quite ugly though maybe not as bad as expected.

Oasis is ok in side profile but her breadth makes her look bloated when viewed from bow or stern or in 3/4 profile.

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Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
All modern mega-ships look ugly close up however many still look sleek for a distance. Oasis does, Epic doesn't!

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Originally posted by Maasdam:
Question I see that Oasis have 3 screw symbols on the stern I always thought she was 4 screw (pod) vessel?????

Greetings Ben.

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Oasis of the Seas has three 'Azipods' (from ABB).

ABB webpage (via tinyurl).

What's new is that three pods can be rotated. In the case of QM2 two of the four pods can not be rotated and in the case of the Voyager/Freedom class one of the three pods can not be rotated.

[ 06-02-2010: Message edited by: Ernst ]

EPIC on the other hand seems like the designers just plucked things here and there without overall consideration to the exterior aesthetics. I really don't see a cohesive design but a lot of different design traits thrown together. "Ungainly" is a word that comes to mind when I look at EPIC. This being said I don't find her ugly, just interesting. There is so much going on that I find myself really analyzing the recent exterior photos of her. There is little uniformity and EPIC is one ship where you really need to pay attention to your cabin selection. The balcony may have an overhang above providing complete shade, or nothing above being completely exposed to the elements. You may also have a "hull hole" balcony or something more open. These nuisances don't exist with OASIS. There is much more uniformity.

I also find it interesting that no one is taking credit for the design of EPIC. You hear nothing about it. Perhaps no one wants to own up to it? It might be a career killer.

Ernie

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Originally posted by Ernst:

Oasis of the Seas has three 'Azipods' (from ABB).

ABB webpage (via tinyurl).

What's new is that three pods can be rotated. In the case of QM2 two of the four pods can not be rotated and in the case of the Voyager/Freedom class one of the three pods can not be rotated.

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Where would we be without you're knowledge Ernst thanks.

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Originally posted by eroller:
I don't think either OASIS or EPIC will win first prize in exterior looks, but overall OASIS has the more cohesive design. OASIS looks like she was designed with a purpose and that there was some consideration given to exterior aesthetics...............................EPIC on the other hand seems like the designers just plucked things here and there without overall consideration to the exterior aesthetics. I really don't see a cohesive design but a lot of different design traits thrown together.................................
I also find it interesting that no one is taking credit for the design of EPIC. You hear nothing about it. Perhaps no one wants to own up to it? It might be a career killer.

Ernie

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Ernie, the OASIS looks like it was designed by a team with a strong leader and all worked together from the beginning. There was a cohesive unit putting it together from a lot of demands and conditions.