Author Topic: Centaur class (Read 1676 times)

Aramus · « **on:** June 19, 2010, 12:34:58 PM »

Hello again,

I have not been here for a while, but whilst playing SFCII OP I got a drive to build this..
A Centaur class reimagined.. To say its how I would have done it. I amhappy with the model so I am going to start work on the textures now.

Dalek · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2010, 12:50:50 PM »

Very nice, it almost has a refit feel to it.

Toa_Kaita · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2010, 01:08:59 PM »

Nice to see a new take on a great looking ship!

metalnick · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2010, 01:28:24 PM »

Looks good.

Aramus · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2010, 01:38:28 PM »

Thanks Nick...

ok thanks to GotAFarmYet, on Dynaverse, Torpy is in place, in a dual formation. The structure underneath, is the main shuttle housing. Somewhat like the Capt yacht, but not just for him. Fighters and shuttles come out the rear, but the bottom houses a bigger diplomatic craft, suitable for it's needs.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2010, 02:38:18 PM »

An interesting take on a canon design. I look forward to seeing how you texture it. Given that the Centaur was in use during 2370s, perhaps a texture-style pushing it up towards 2390s-2400s ?

Vladko1 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2010, 02:45:20 PM »

lol, awesome ship, good job

Im waiting to see her in action in game

MarkyD · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2010, 03:25:25 PM »

MarkyD · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2010, 03:28:21 PM »

Good job

Aramus · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2010, 03:32:04 PM »

Here is where I am at with the textures. I would like a plated look, so it looks tough

suggestons welcome

MarkyD · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2010, 03:36:49 PM »

Nice work mate

Looks clean, look forward to seeing your texture job

Darkthunder · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2010, 05:05:57 PM »

Looks like your on the right track. Take your time with the texturing, and make sure you cram as much detailing as possible into them. Many people either model in too many details when texturing can suffice, or they end up making textures with very few details. The plated look suits this design. Keep up the good work.

dEjavU · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2010, 02:31:16 AM »

Nice job!

though I think this ship deserves it's own class name don't you think? The naccelles alone are shouting that out. She seems to have more of a TNG feel to her design rather than that named from an older TMP class. Either way looking forward to seeing how this looks when she's done, keep up the great work.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2010, 12:13:03 PM »

Quote from: dEjavU on June 21, 2010, 02:31:16 AM

Nice job! though I think this ship deserves it's own class name don't you think? The naccelles alone are shouting that out. She seems to have more of a TNG feel to her design rather than that named from an older TMP class. Either way looking forward to seeing how this looks when she's done, keep up the great work.

The TOS Constitution Class was upgraded to it's TMP appearance, without having a class name change (officially)

Side 3 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2010, 12:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Darkthunder on June 21, 2010, 12:13:03 PM

The TOS Constitution Class was upgraded to it's TMP appearance, without having a class name change (officiall)

Suddenly, your avatar makes so much sense.

j/k

Captain_D · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2010, 02:03:45 PM »

A very nice upgrade look for the Centaur class. Looks like it would make a nice Post Dominion war refit for the class. Glad to see someone do it.

I would only suggest that you sleek up the engines a bit, they look a bit boxy on the ends to me for the design, Elongate the bussards maybe, more like the bussards on the Ambassador, If you get what I mean. Like I said, just a suggestion.

Besides that, everything looks great to me so far, love it.

Captain_Licard · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2010, 03:08:17 PM »

I agree, the nacceles need to be refined, otherwise I like it

*cookied*

hobbs · « **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2010, 03:55:21 PM »

wow i like her

how do you do it all my ships look mediocre to say the least and as for your textures... how do you do them? i cant even do that lol

awesome!

love the new centaur

Captain_Licard · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2010, 12:39:25 PM »

Quote from: hobbs on June 21, 2010, 03:55:21 PM

how do you do it all my ships look mediocre to say the least and as for your textures... how do you do them? i cant even do that lol

The key is smoothing, Alot of bc's best ships look horrible when unsmoothed. In gmax, you select everything, then use the auto-smooth feature at a value around 23.1 or so. Basically just keep messing with that value until you get it the way you want.

hobbs · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2010, 12:47:38 PM »

actually i use smoothing groups allows for some finesse.... i guess i will just have to persevere and practice

by the way: COOOOOKIE to you

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