Author Topic: KDF E-6 maQmIgh class cruiser concept wip.... Update 12/12 (Read 12266 times)

Daystar70 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:05:41 PM »

Dude,That is the BEST looking Klingon warship i have ever seen! I like the way it looks as in your render, If i had any suggestions it would be to call it a "Klingon Warbird" the way the jj film and broken bow enterprise calls klingon ships, (FYI broken bow originally had the Romulans not klingons in first draft of script the WarBird reference was left in by mistake, same thing that happened in Trek 3 with klingon BOP,it was meant to be a Romulan ship the writers messed up, which is why Klingons have "Bops" and "Warbirds") regardless of how and why that ship of yours feels like a Warbird cruiser for the Klingons, if you added maybe the wing decal the way the old d-7 Romulan stormbirds had, it'd work IMO.

I like your model so much i may have to include it in the opening batttle sequence or somehwere regularly in my Star Trek :Daystar series which is on production. with proper credits naturally

Question: is this meant to be considered a new age more powerful Klingon ship between a Vorch'a and a Neghvar? feels like it'd be the Prometheus or soverighn for klingons to me.

Biggins · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:49:46 PM »

Thats bloody gorgeous, the D-7 was always a big favourtie ship of mine and its good to see a sort of beefier evolution of it. I can't wait to see how this turns out

MarkyD · « **Reply #22 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:47:20 AM »

Nice work raven, as always your klinks are awsome, personally I agree with what has been said about the rounded bulb, works much better IMO ;)

Raven Night · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:08:45 AM »

Thanks guys.

I have worked out what I think might be a solution...a main mesh, minus the warp engines and globe, and three models...

-One that has the round globe and D-7 like canards/warp engines. This model will include textures that are more like the original D-7, with a bit of a modernized feel (but not too modern)

-One that has the wider squarish globe and the wing-integrated engines, as well as updating the textures to something closer to the E-7

-One that has the war addons (cannons, extra sensor bulge and the like)

All are complete objects, error free...as long as there isnt a problem with models overlapping like that (one object inside of another) this would probably work...this way people can have the version they prefer.

Let me know what you think.

AND REMEMBER GUYS, PLEASE....no modder of the month nominations. Thanks.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2009, 06:27:32 PM »

As long as it takes you to finish, it'd need to be an anual award.

KrrKs · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:50:21 AM »

Quote from: Raven Night on October 09, 2009, 09:08:45 AM

AND REMEMBER GUYS, PLEASE....no modder of the month nominations. Thanks.

Forgot about that

But these Versions look so nice

Raven Night · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2009, 07:54:17 AM »

Hehe, well thanks.

Here is the first completed mesh, the base E-6, late TNG era. This is when the E series ships began to appear in prototype form. I think this one is completed mesh wise, ready for textures.

Also the completed E-6A New Era refit, post Nemesis. I believe I am ready to texture this one as well.

I am still working on the X war refit version.

Raven Night · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2009, 04:00:23 AM »

Quote from: Daystar70 on October 06, 2009, 04:05:41 PM

Dude,That is the BEST looking Klingon warship i have ever seen! I like the way it looks as in your render, If i had any suggestions it would be to call it a "Klingon Warbird" the way the jj film and broken bow enterprise calls klingon ships, (FYI broken bow originally had the Romulans not klingons in first draft of script the WarBird reference was left in by mistake, same thing that happened in Trek 3 with klingon BOP,it was meant to be a Romulan ship the writers messed up, which is why Klingons have "Bops" and "Warbirds") regardless of how and why that ship of yours feels like a Warbird cruiser for the Klingons, if you added maybe the wing decal the way the old d-7 Romulan stormbirds had, it'd work IMO. I like your model so much i may have to include it in the opening batttle sequence or somehwere regularly in my Star Trek :Daystar series which is on production. with proper credits naturally

Question: is this meant to be considered a new age more powerful Klingon ship between a Vorch'a and a Neghvar? feels like it'd be the Prometheus or soverighn for klingons to me.

I wouldnt have a problem with bird of war, but im actually using those terms for my romulan ships at present. I have about 4 in process. Just concentrating on Klingons at the moment....because...well, as some might tell you im a bit sloooowwwww in the release department and I can seem to finish up klingons pretty quick.

As to the size, this ship is around the size of the D-7 as it is considered a direct replacement. It would be more powerful than the BOP, a bit more powerful (and much faster/more maneuverable) than the Ktinga, but not as powerful as the Vorcha or C-9/C-9A.

This is the general run down of ships I have released sofar or will release, based on scale/strength, mixed in with canon ships...

Brel
Maveq
D-7
E-6
Kvort
E-7
Vorcha
Warhammer
C-9
Neghvar
C-9A
Qonos 1 (Conqueror)

martyr · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2009, 07:43:18 AM »

have you released any of your ships?

Raven Night · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2009, 12:57:56 PM »

I believe the Maveq, E-7 and C9A have been released for Bridge Commander, and the C9 and reworked C9A, as well as the former mentioned released for SFC.

I have not been able to get the C-9 and redone C9A converted to BC yet. Im still trying to find someone that can do that.

Daystar70 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 12, 2009, 01:32:18 PM »

What program did you render your image in? I'm playing around with Google sketchup to design something custom, googlesketchup believe it or not, is free, uses a CAD like shape "drawing" method and you can get plugins to convert finished models to 3ds,Obj,or other formats, I may try and recreate this ship for giggles and see how close i can come in Google referencing the pics you have provided.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 12, 2009, 01:46:38 PM »

I still have a couple of them over here unreleased due to the fact that I got them I think near spring when I halt operations for outdoor activities when the good weather hits. However we actualy got snow today..but as soon as I get this silent hunter site going I'll have some modding time for sure.

Raven Night · « **Reply #32 on:** October 14, 2009, 12:16:46 PM »

Ok, here is an update, just to give you an idea of where I am going with the TNG version. As I said before, im leaning toward something like the D-7 look, so ill go with the red highlights like the original D-7 with a more modern look, and try to keep it greyish-green, a bit washed out overall so the detail fades at a distance.

The NE version (new era, post nemesis) will have textures closer to the vorcha/neghvar in appearance.

Note: I realize i have the NE engines on the pic right now...put the wrong ones on there.

DJ Curtis · « **Reply #33 on:** October 14, 2009, 12:21:49 PM »

love it.

Dawg81 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 14, 2009, 10:22:42 PM »

reminds me of a vorcha class

Daystar70 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 14, 2009, 11:06:41 PM »

Aye,a Better Looking Brother to a Vorcha. The head is much better looking than the Vorcha tuning fork look.

KrrKs · « **Reply #36 on:** October 15, 2009, 12:23:39 PM »

I think I would like a dark grey with somekind of dark green pattern (or the other way around) instead of the "washed out" green more. On the other hand does this look better every time I see it.

Raven Night · « **Reply #37 on:** October 16, 2009, 02:17:38 PM »

Ok, here is the hue correction, as well as a rework of some of the panels, most notably the wing pattern so it matches the original D-7 pattern a little better. Note, of course, that alot of detail is still raw. Im just getting the overall feel down. But at least you can see where I am going color and pattern wise here.

KrrKs · « **Reply #38 on:** October 16, 2009, 02:24:22 PM »

I think the E6 would get an "Holy Ship Design" stat Bonus in Fleetops, lol. (Considering that a poor D7 upgrade got an "everlasting Design" bonus)

Johnnymuffintop · « **Reply #39 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:43:26 AM »

You know, I saw some blu ray screen caps that pointed out the JJ Klingon ships in the KB test had that groove over the deflector/torpedo launcher. Was that your inspiration when you first tried it out?

Anyway, loving how they're coming along.

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