Author Topic: alira WIP (Read 6644 times)

laguardia528 · « **on:** May 26, 2008, 07:28:12 PM »

I would have posted this sooner but for some reason i haven't been able to log into bc-central.com

this is a kitbash of the akira model, and the end product is to look something like my avatar.

i started with that as the concept drawing and after getting some help from mscott and others, came to this:

and this

this is my first real mod, and so i would like some feedback and/or suggestions if there are any.

EDIT: Not sure why, but the pics aren't showing up
DOUBLE EDIT: The site I took them from is down. sorry

Ryles · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:54:46 PM »

I am unable to see the images you posted... however, I can see the avatar, and it looks interesting. Elements taken from the Vor'cha?

Sean · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:09:01 PM »

try adding them as attachments. its under additional options when posting replys 8)

laguardia528 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2008, 11:22:24 PM »

i think it has to do with the site i attached them from. its down right now.

new pics from photobucket.

I've started texturing, but am still open to suggestions. Yes, some elements were taken from the vorcha: the teeth. however, i've also added a secondary rollbar, changed the naccels, and scaled to comparativley to DJ's Century class. Currently sitting at 4688 polys

blaXXer · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2008, 06:06:47 AM »

I do see some mesh-errors. Better rebuild those parts ;)

Shino Tenshi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:54:49 AM »

The overall idea is quite nice.
A War-Akira or something ^^

Technerd89 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2008, 02:54:47 PM »

interesting concept, although not quite my cup of tea. good luck on your project

Aeries · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:46:38 PM »

Quote from: Technerd89 on May 27, 2008, 02:54:47 PM

interesting concept, although not quite my cup of tea. good luck on your project

We're in agreement.

Also, why not just upload your pics here? It would save you the effort...

Voyager16 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:55:45 PM »

Bit scorpion look..

laguardia528 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:48:43 PM »

i put the model into a test run to get some errors to start with, including the mesh errors. I'm having a bit of trouble getting the teeth to stay meshed with the model, and the .vox file didn't help me any. im still a noob at modelling unfortunatley.

@aeries - did not know that you could upload pics here. don't you have to go through an image hoster like photobucket?

Aeries · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:58:36 PM »

Quote from: laguardia528 on May 27, 2008, 09:48:43 PM

i put the model into a test run to get some errors to start with, including the mesh errors. I'm having a bit of trouble getting the teeth to stay meshed with the model, and the .vox file didn't help me any. im still a noob at modelling unfortunatley.

Just keep practicing. :]

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@aeries - did not know that you could upload pics here. don't you have to go through an image hoster like photobucket?

when you type a post, type whatever you wanna type, then click "additional options" just below the text box, and in the "attach" area, select browse, and navigate to the image you want uploaded. Double click the image and poof, you're almost done. Best to be familiar with the particular file types that can be uploaded, too. Check the allowed file types and attach size just below the attach area. Also note, you may not attach anything over "4096" Kb (4Mb) and you may only make a maximum of six attachments per post. :]

anyways, once you've selected your images, typed your post, etc, just hit 'save' and the post and images will be submitted, assuming there aren't any issues. :]

Cheers,
-Aeries.

Kirk · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2008, 06:25:58 PM »

Mmm my Star Trek: Starship Creator senses are tingling.

laguardia528 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2008, 06:56:07 PM »

lol. yeah, this was the akira model 4-3-3. For those of you who have never played ssc, you were given four different variants for seperate parts of the ship. this is close to one those designs, but I am adding some things I came up with when i fell asleep in physics last month.

laguardia528 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2008, 09:34:58 PM »

small update

fixed several mesh issues and smoothened the overall appearence of the ship.

those two parallel lines on the naccels might be kept for cosmetic appeal, but i am thinking about construction entirely new nacceles

Vanguard · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2008, 05:07:13 AM »

Looks good

It's kinda like a vampire Akira =P

Aeries · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2008, 12:19:28 PM »

*Transylvanian accent*
I come to suck your antimatter!

laguardia528 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2008, 11:04:56 PM »

nother update

completeley rebuilt the bridge to one that is lowered and more streamlined, fixed some smoothing errors on the nacceles, and lengthended (spelled right?) the teeth.

as for its vampirish looks....

laguardia528 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2008, 11:54:48 PM »

some more pics after i filled out the teeth a little more

Aeries · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:04:01 AM »

Quote from: laguardia528 on May 31, 2008, 11:04:56 PM

lengthended (spelled right?)

**lengthened

Also, I'm noticing a LOT of smoothing issues...

laguardia528 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:22:32 AM »

I'm having serious trouble with smoothing errors, especially on the underside of the saucer by the deflector. I've managed to fix the biggies: the ones that made the model look jumbled and makeshift, but its those nagging ones that I can't correct.

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Author Topic: alira WIP (Read 6644 times)