Author Topic: Ambassador Class (Read 13024 times)

DJ Curtis · « **on:** April 24, 2010, 01:22:18 PM »

A few months back in Wiley's thread I said (kind of half-joking) that I'd build and Ambassador Class ship. Time to make good on that, I suppose. I started this last night. Trying to make it exceptionally smooth without going overboard on polygons. There are about 7000 polygons right now, but that will be reduced in places where they're not needed.

The Ambassador is just so classic Starfleet I had to do it. LC's version is getting pretty old now, even though it still looks fantastic. I know there have been a couple of versions released since then, but I always stuck to LC's version because it had a heavier feel to it. The newer ones have felt a bit too narrow in places for my taste, though it could just be my imagination. For this baby I want to give it a real heavy cruiser feel.

When it comes to HP time, I'll balance it right between Wiley's new Excelsiors (TNG era) and my Galaxy Class.

Hope you like it.

Nebula · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:25:29 PM »

sweet

are you going to make both versions of the Ambassador?

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:36:41 PM »

sweet!!!

Quote from: Nebula on April 24, 2010, 01:25:29 PM

are you going to make both versions of the Ambassador?

yes TNG version also please (USS Ambassador NCC_{(or NX)} 10521)

*moar cookeez*

Psyco Diver · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2010, 01:57:12 PM »

Sweet, the Ambassador is my favorite ship, I would love to be on the beta test when ever you get to finishing it. I've been using the JLS Ambassador with my own altered hp to bring it to TNG specs, still needs tweaking, but close to where I like it. Are you going to use canon phaser coverage, or are you going to use the phasers they planned but never included on the show?

eclipse74569 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:43:15 PM »

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!

luv it

Tuskin38 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2010, 02:44:34 PM »

That is amazing!

Villain · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2010, 03:29:19 PM »

That's a smooth looking render.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:03:02 PM »

great, we need a new one

Bones · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:11:13 PM »

Yeah so far only LC's nacelles seemed to be right - they look so massive

This one looks awesome so far (like always lol) have a cookie ;)

Vladko1 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:12:58 PM »

lol :eek Awesome

*cookied*

CptBenSisko · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:40:32 PM »

Actually three versions...the Enterprise-C...refitted version with extra light dome on the bottom of the saucer with red impulse engines..and a third variant with lowered pylons (Yamaguchi) variant.

Billz · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:42:29 PM »

Looks very good so far.
If you are looking to do a pack though, I have a couple of questions.
1. Any chance you would include a variant that has your own unqiue feel to it, similar to what you did when you made the USS Pegasus in your Galaxy pack?
2. Any chance of seeing the Andrew Probert version aswell?

Nihilus · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2010, 06:02:41 PM »

Oh nice, I do look forward to a new Ambassador Class. And a post-Nemesis variant would be awesome. Your USS Pegasus is absolutely gorgeous so I'd bet a post-Nemesis Ambassador would be just as gorgeous.

Dawg81 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2010, 06:12:03 PM »

question will be u modeling visible torpedo launchers on this old girl and how many will she have

Kirk · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2010, 06:32:22 PM »

Quote from: deadthunder2_0 on April 24, 2010, 04:03:02 PM

great, we need a new one

Wait, what? We already have LC's and JLS' ambassador classes. Those are excellent works in and of themselves and no where near dated.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2010, 07:07:33 PM »

LC's is starting to show age, and JLS's doesn't have modeled torp tubes

Kirk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2010, 07:09:10 PM »

So the lack of roughly 10-30 polygons merits an entire rebuild?

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2010, 07:11:03 PM »

the reason i don't model it is because i don't model, but DJ's is looking great, and it is a new ship, more to choose from

Nebula · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2010, 07:11:53 PM »

guh not to sound like a moderator here but should this conversation really be going on here??

anyway.................. Nice work so far DJ

remember ya need any nitpicking just ask me xD

moed · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:45:18 AM »

Nice.

For the record, LC's is not dated... period. It's too damn good to be dated.

Good to have quality options though.

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Author Topic: Ambassador Class (Read 13024 times)