Author Topic: Just fartin' around with an excelsior. (Read 15082 times)

Furyofaseraph · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 09:36:35 PM »

Just trying my hand at modeling again. First attempt at a canon ship, but you know me, I'm not gung-ho for accuracy.

I'm not really sure how to proceed with the body. A Sphere seems like a semi-logical place to start, but I can't seem to get the form quite right.

EDIT: Help if I upload the image.

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:59:01 PM »

Nice start on the NX-Excelsior. If I were to rebuild my Excelsior, I would use a sphere(like I did before), get the sphere to a "close-enough" shape, then use the FFD modifier for the curves around the neck.

Adonis · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:19:51 PM »

Use a quarter of a sphere, shape it with an FFD modifier and work your way from there. 8)

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:44:18 PM »

OMG, this thing was a b(&%#!.

I used a flat elongated cylinder for the deck, and a quarter sphere for the keep. I then attached and bridged them, and then ironed out all the messiness.

The hardest part was getting the cutout of the deflector to not have smoothing errors.

Adonis · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:52:24 PM »

Quote from: Furyofaseraph on February 17, 2009, 11:44:18 PM

OMG, this thing was a b(&%#!.

It ain't over yet, trust me...

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:05:07 AM »

yeah, hey, whats goin' on with yours, Adonis? I saw the thread was locked.

Adonis · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:53:48 AM »

It's still on, for Excal

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:00:51 AM »

aww, i have to wait for excalibur to come out before i can play with the textures? :-(

MarkyD · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:53:37 AM »

good start mate

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:21:44 AM »

Another try at the body. This one came out much better, with fewer smoothing errors and a much more graceful shape.

Dalek · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:34:41 AM »

Thats very good. Get a cookie from me.

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:03:16 AM »

Nacelle basics are done. This thing's coming along very well now. Modeling is not nearly as hard as I thought it would be :-)

Dalek · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:07:01 AM »

I think there needs to be a little round bump on the end of the secondary hull.

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:10:44 AM »

I know. It'll be a separate element. I just haven't modelled it on yet.

MarkyD · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:40:51 AM »

Looks real good mate and fast too, think the rear end of the necelles has more of a curvature and not suched a tapered end, apart from that looks awsome.

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:43:46 AM »

Shuttlebay :-)

Aeries · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:40:17 PM »

...holy crap this was quick!

Dalek · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:12:43 PM »

For someone whos just "fartin' around with an Excesior", this is a brilliant recreation! I know you were around on BCU but still...the title implies you were only messing with the idea!

Furyofaseraph · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:23:39 PM »

Thanks guys,

I'm really pleased with how this is coming out, too, and how quickly its shaping up.

The sensor assembly at the bottom of the saucer is made, and the bridge is next.

Dawg81 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:17:54 PM »

I must say she is coming out quite nicely whats the current poly count on her?

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