Post by: sandman69247 on February 03, 2004, 12:26:46 am
Let me know what you think.
Post by: nx_adam_1701 on February 03, 2004, 12:30:02 am
adam out
great job
Post by: Azel on February 03, 2004, 12:39:34 am
The saucer should about 15% larger than it is now(and if you want ad a few more slices to the saucer )
but shes looking good sofar
Post by: nx_adam_1701 on February 03, 2004, 12:42:53 am
adam out
Post by: sandman69247 on February 03, 2004, 12:57:17 am
15%...which aspect, top or side? As for adding slices, I'm going to use a special trick to make it rounder and keep the poly count low...not optimize btw.
This way, when I texture it, I can use the template to make the grid even. 
How about keeping this version too? Maybe add another nacelle and make a fast cruiser like the Niagara? Still have that dang thing in my head, lol. Anyway, I'll post pics of the re-work, along with the details I add, tomorrow. This has been fun!
Post by: Captain Ron on February 03, 2004, 01:29:24 am
Post by: Kaenyne on February 03, 2004, 09:03:58 am
Those engines are growing on me.
Post by: sandman69247 on February 03, 2004, 09:07:38 am
Azel is the master.
Post by: Azel on February 03, 2004, 09:36:47 am
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Thanx guys!
15%...which aspect, top or side? As for adding slices, I'm going to use a special trick to make it rounder and keep the poly count low...not optimize btw. This way, when I texture it, I can use the template to make the grid even. How about keeping this version too? Maybe add another nacelle and make a fast cruiser like the Niagara? Still have that dang thing in my head, lol. Anyway, I'll post pics of the re-work, along with the details I add, tomorrow.
This has been fun!
oh sorry just the with and the length...as in wider and longer saucer...not taller
otherwise perfect
And "ok" with the saucer slices
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I know the feeling...I especially like the front view...really does give the "American Muscle" feel. Azel is the master.
Thanks man...I am glad the ship is truely begining to show her stuff
And your da master mate...not me...I just design'em
Post by: DonKarnage on February 03, 2004, 10:17:37 am
Post by: sandman69247 on February 03, 2004, 12:28:29 pm
SSSSSHHHHHHHHH!!! She's part of a new ultra secret fleet to infiltrate the Roms.
Post by: Azel on February 03, 2004, 02:30:29 pm
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OK bud, won't be too hard to do that...uniform scale then squash it a little.
SSSSSHHHHHHHHH!!! She's part of a new ultra secret fleet to infiltrate the Roms.
OK mate!!!
Post by: Azel on February 03, 2004, 04:10:32 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on February 04, 2004, 10:26:01 am
Been almost 5 months since I played, besides a quick test of models, and you know it';s very cool to be playing and have all the onscreen models ones you made yourself. Anyway, I increased the saucer, added the sensor pod and the "spokes" around the deflector, and chamfered the saucer rim so it's not as faceted. Look better?
Post by: Azel on February 04, 2004, 11:53:50 am
that is making me all teary eyed
Post by: sandman69247 on February 04, 2004, 04:03:10 pm
Now, do you want it dark, like Enterprise, or light like TOS or inbetween like TNG?
Tally-ho! Let's get this looking purty.
Post by: Azel on February 04, 2004, 05:10:03 pm
Silvery though...not Bronze...lol
Post by: sandman69247 on February 04, 2004, 08:19:34 pm
Post by: Azel on February 04, 2004, 08:30:03 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on February 05, 2004, 06:45:29 pm
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I like it!!!
Cool! OK, here's a couple shots of what I have done today....finished(?) the bridge module, did the bussards and the impulse exhaust. How's she looking?
Post by: Azel on February 05, 2004, 07:46:19 pm
I am most impressed
Can you make the bussards more of a dark Blood red....and the impulse alittle more orangey???
thanks
Post by: sandman69247 on February 05, 2004, 08:49:42 pm
.Also meant to ask this earlier...do you want windows in the little rim around the top of the saucer, or do you want it to be like the Princetons rim, sensor paletts?
Post by: Azel on February 05, 2004, 09:00:28 pm
TOS & TMP always have windows on the rims on the saucers
Post by: sandman69247 on February 06, 2004, 12:57:43 am
Post by: Azel on February 06, 2004, 02:29:24 pm
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OK, and I know...I meant the little lip on the top of the saucer, not the actual rim. And, look at the Constellation...has both, so nyah.
yeah on that too
please...it needs windows on the "lip"
Thanks
Post by: sandman69247 on February 06, 2004, 09:38:22 pm
Post by: ModelsPlease on February 06, 2004, 11:11:11 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on February 08, 2004, 11:24:02 am
, so I'm back to doing this when I am off. I'll post some more pics later.
Post by: Azel on February 10, 2004, 08:55:13 am
Post by: Azel on February 17, 2004, 11:15:43 am
Post by: sandman69247 on February 17, 2004, 11:09:32 pm
Post by: Azel on February 18, 2004, 12:13:03 pm
Look foward for her Trial runs
Post by: sandman69247 on February 20, 2004, 11:55:14 am
I did the windows on the "lip", but, as you can see, they are very distorted. I'll have to re-do them. Re-did the bussards and the impulse exhaust; more what you were looking for Azel?I'll be honerst here...been playing Freelancer every waking moment when not at work. It's soooooo much better with an actual video card, compared to the built in video I had. MAX runs better, same with Photoshop. I know, obvious huh?
OK, I'm cheap...thought I could get by without, but... Anyway, here's a couple shots, and I'll post more later.
Post by: Kaenyne on February 20, 2004, 12:05:18 pm
Post by: Azel on February 20, 2004, 12:44:19 pm
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Here's a little update...real little. I did the windows on the "lip", but, as you can see, they are very distorted. I'll have to re-do them. Re-did the bussards and the impulse exhaust; more what you were looking for Azel?
I'll be honerst here...been playing Freelancer every waking moment when not at work. It's soooooo much better with an actual video card, compared to the built in video I had. MAX runs better, same with Photoshop. I know, obvious huh? OK, I'm cheap...thought I could get by without, but...
Anyway, here's a couple shots, and I'll post more later.
OH HELL YEAH!!!!
Now stop Playing FL every waking hour and get back to work...LOL
Hell I have more ships to design
Post by: sandman69247 on February 25, 2004, 11:19:09 am
Here's the pics:
Post by: Kaenyne on February 25, 2004, 12:06:22 pm
I do like smaller windows.
Post by: Azel on February 25, 2004, 02:51:21 pm
I would just take away the red from the registry
and the botton registry on the saucer sould be smaller and 2 one on each side...remember TOS here
Post by: Azel on February 27, 2004, 12:02:04 pm
Post by: Azel on March 02, 2004, 07:56:44 am
Post by: Core on March 02, 2004, 12:33:48 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on March 04, 2004, 05:44:35 pm
Anyway, I took out the red outline, reduce the window size on a few areas, did the pylons. Only really have the nacelles and the shuttle bay to do, plus any details that Azel points out. Also noticed when I made these pics that the phaser banks pisaddeared on the saucer bottom. I apologize for it taking so long and not being around much...lost a lot of people at work last month, so haven't had as much time to work on it. Also, being honest, I've been addicted to Freelancer; finally made it to level 38, so now it's just earning credits and exploring.
That I can always do, so I'll be back to modelling more. In fact, have another Lost Era ship waiting in the wings to do. OK, here's the pics...
Post by: sandman69247 on March 05, 2004, 01:44:23 am
I'll post more on her tomorrow...if anyone cares thatis.
Post by: ModelsPlease on March 05, 2004, 02:24:59 am
-MP
Post by: Azel on March 05, 2004, 11:50:03 am
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OK, did a little more on her. Finally got 2 days off in a row...will finish up tomorrow, as I gave myself a migraine. Anyway, I took out the red outline, reduce the window size on a few areas, did the pylons. Only really have the nacelles and the shuttle bay to do, plus any details that Azel points out. Also noticed when I made these pics that the phaser banks pisaddeared on the saucer bottom.
I apologize for it taking so long and not being around much...lost a lot of people at work last month, so haven't had as much time to work on it. Also, being honest, I've been addicted to Freelancer; finally made it to level 38, so now it's just earning credits and exploring. That I can always do, so I'll be back to modelling more. In fact, have another Lost Era ship waiting in the wings to do.
AWESOME!!!!
How did I miss this ????
From what I see ...shes beautiful
But I did notice that the main saucer rim has too many rows of windows...If you could reduce that to 2 or one row that would be awesome
Tremendous work man!!!
Duelly impressed
And always your Fan!!!
Post by: sandman69247 on March 05, 2004, 12:04:12 pm
I'll get some more done on her, and if needed I can always add 'em.
OK, time to get to work.
Post by: Azel on March 05, 2004, 05:27:58 pm
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OK, that was one of the things I was wondering about, thanx! Another small question for ya...do you want the photon tubes on the neck?
I'll get some more done on her, and if needed I can always add 'em.
OK, time to get to work.
GREAT!!!
As for the torps...TOS style mate out of the saucer
Post by: ModelsPlease on March 06, 2004, 10:49:57 am
Great work !!!! -MP
Post by: Azel on March 06, 2004, 12:58:50 pm
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Please tell me there will also be a TMP version of this beauty ? And do I dare dream a Lost Era version as well? Ok so I'm greedy when it comes to models Great work !!!!
Now thats an interesting design idea......
Post by: sandman69247 on March 06, 2004, 01:20:12 pm
On a side note, I should be sending this to Azel for final approval/rejection (
) either tonight or tomorrow. I've tried to go the TOS way and be "minimalistic" in the texturing...I think it looks good meself. I'll post some pics in a few...forgot to upload 'em. 
Post by: Azel on March 07, 2004, 07:41:58 am
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A Lost Era design for the Dauntless? OOOOOHHHHHH, I'm getting goosebumps thinking about it.
On a side note, I should be sending this to Azel for final approval/rejection ( ) either tonight or tomorrow. I've tried to go the TOS way and be "minimalistic" in the texturing...I think it looks good meself. I'll post some pics in a few...forgot to upload 'em.
Where's da beef???
Post by: sandman69247 on March 07, 2004, 01:34:42 pm
Got a call in to Redshift for dsl...yay!!! Anyway, expect an e-mail shortly....
Post by: Azel on March 07, 2004, 01:53:11 pm
I await your email
Post by: ModelsPlease on March 08, 2004, 03:58:06 am
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roger that
I await your email
While your waiting Azel sir,might we get a sneak peak at a TMP and Lost Era version of the Dauntless ? Ok so I'm dying to see what you may have in store
-MP
Post by: Azel on March 08, 2004, 04:47:42 pm
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roger that
I await your email
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While your waiting Azel sir,might we get a sneak peak at a TMP and Lost Era version of the Dauntless ? Ok so I'm dying to
LOL
I didn't even design her yet!!!
LOL
Post by: sandman69247 on March 08, 2004, 08:06:29 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on April 19, 2004, 12:44:40 pm
Sorry for the delay, but you know what they say..."All good things come to those who wait."
Post by: Azel on April 19, 2004, 03:34:00 pm
Post by: sandman69247 on April 20, 2004, 12:45:41 am
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SWEEEEEEEET
Yeah, it will be.
I learned a few things since I started this, so there will be a few little "additions", that should really spruce her up.
Post by: manitoba on April 20, 2004, 01:14:24 am
Post by: sandman69247 on April 20, 2004, 08:59:35 am
I'll chk 'em out and see what Azel thinks, if they go with his design. If not, I'm sure I can come up with something to use 'em for.
Post by: Azel on April 20, 2004, 09:02:28 am
Awesome!!!
Its like a real life contracting job of a ship...different aspects handled by different parties
this is GREAT!!!
Post by: sandman69247 on April 20, 2004, 09:04:05 pm
Oh, and I've been working some things out for an awesome beauty shot...in fact, I'll send you one that I've been playing with, with the "current" nacelles and textures...figure better to work things out on a shot that's not final.
Post by: sandman69247 on April 22, 2004, 09:06:52 am
Post by: Azel on April 22, 2004, 05:21:25 pm