Author Topic: Aeries' SSV Kitsilano (UPDATE Apr.11/2012) (Read 2514 times)

Aeries · « **on:** April 02, 2012, 04:13:12 AM »

Inspired by the series Mass Effect, the SSV Kitsilano (SR4 3) is the result of my combining design elements from the SSV Normandy SR1 and SR2 models. This model is entirely built, mapped, and textured by me from scratch, in just around 10 hours so far... though the textures are largely WIP. For the record, it isn't 100% unified as I need to animate it for other projects, but I thought I'd post it here as a prospective mod for the epically bored.

Now stop reading and take a peak at some pics

Bones · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2012, 05:13:00 AM »

Yay ! what a nice ship you got there

I like the design, might even send you the proper font for name ;)

oh and welcome back mate

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:50:40 AM »

Not bad, not bad at all. Though, are you sure you want it to be a Cerberus ship? :angel

Aeries · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2012, 05:44:57 PM »

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on April 02, 2012, 07:50:40 AM

Not bad, not bad at all. Though, are you sure you want it to be a Cerberus ship? :angel

Yes, absolutely. I'm working on a post-reaper storyline that fits Cerberus in as an assimilated Alliance-run operation similar to the USA's Marines.

Quote from: Bones on April 02, 2012, 05:13:00 AM

Yay ! what a nice ship you got there I like the design, might even send you the proper font for name ;)

oh and welcome back mate

Thanks. I'll be in and out on occasion, but I'm disgustingly busy with college and work these days, both full-time. I just grabbed myself the font a few moments ago (at least I think it's the right one... "Slider", is it?)

DJ Curtis · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:42:30 PM »

Love it. The SR1 is one of my favorite ships in sci fi.

Bones · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2012, 02:45:55 AM »

Nope it's called Korataki, I don't remember where I got it from tho...

Aeries · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:44:43 PM »

Quote from: Bones on April 03, 2012, 02:45:55 AM

Nope it's called Korataki, I don't remember where I got it from tho...

Oh, okay. I found a free version of that ($30 per version of the FONT? OUCH!), but I've been unsuccessful in locating any EULA or anything regarding use so far. The free font does seem legit, though.

Speaking of the font, I have replaced the old with the new so it looks much more legit 'Mass Effect' now. I've also been working on the hull lines and Cerberus paint job, adding the windows, etc... I *think* I got the scale of the windows right? The Kits' is supposed to be between the SR2 and SR1 in size.

Killallewoks · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:46:18 PM »

It also has that Human Crusier look to it. I like it!

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:59:39 PM »

I like that a lot. I'm not sure if a ship that isn't the Normandy would be an SR-#, but then again, I'm not sure about the naming and numbering of Alliance ships. Still, I really like the design.

EDIT: Just noticed the third pair of engines, really clever placement that doesn't make the ship look ridiculous.

Saquist · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:12:05 PM »

Not too bad? Its what SR2 should have been. You have the eye for design.

TheConstable6 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2012, 10:45:26 PM »

Wow c'est super

I particularly like the ventral view. Shadow got in right when he said it was clever

Bones · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2012, 03:22:30 AM »

It's a cute design ! any plans to do Alliance colors ?

Aeries · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:56:28 AM »

Thanks for all the comments, guys!

Quote from: Bones on April 04, 2012, 03:22:30 AM

It's a cute design ! any plans to do Alliance colors ?

Yessir, though the Alliance model will not be the SSV Kitsilano; more likely, the SSV Burnaby or Edmonton.

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on April 03, 2012, 06:59:39 PM

EDIT: Just noticed the third pair of engines, really clever placement that doesn't make the ship look ridiculous.

YES! It took me a while to figure the configuration... this was the only one that I liked and the funny thing is, the ship looks ridiculous WITHOUT the third engine pair!

Tuskin38 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:54:44 PM »

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on April 03, 2012, 06:59:39 PM

I like that a lot. I'm not sure if a ship that isn't the Normandy would be an SR-#, but then again, I'm not sure about the naming and numbering of Alliance ships. Still, I really like the design.

EDIT: Just noticed the third pair of engines, really clever placement that doesn't make the ship look ridiculous.

SR stands for Stealth Recon, so I'd assume any ship in that line would have it.

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Kori Barnes on April 04, 2012, 05:54:44 PM

SR stands for Stealth Recon, so I'd assume any ship in that line would have it.

I suppose so. Like I said, I'm uncertain about the Alliance's naming conventions. I guess I'm too used to USS *name* NCC-#####.

Aeries · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:34:47 PM »

Another update! I know BC doesn't support bump maps, but I'm including them anyways since this model isn't just BC-Specific.

Star Field image by this dude: http://buchvecny.deviantart.com/art/Free-Starfield-4500x3000-52143053

Saquist · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2012, 11:47:26 PM »

How about the famous USS Laffey. "The ship that would not die"

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:06:03 AM »

Still looking good!

EDIT: Aeries? Is this supposed to be SR3 or SR4?

Aeries · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2012, 03:15:15 AM »

Quote from: Saquist on April 05, 2012, 11:47:26 PM

How about the famous USS Laffey. "The ship that would not die"

Edit: Yeah, that could very well work for the Systems Alliance version, although I was also considering having the new Normandy follow in the Kitsilano's footsteps.

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on April 06, 2012, 12:06:03 AM

EDIT: Aeries? Is this supposed to be SR3 or SR4?

As of now, SR3. Originally I was gonna stick with SR4, but it didn't make chronological sense for what I had in mind.

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:38:05 PM »

Quote from: Aeries on April 06, 2012, 03:15:15 AM

Edit: Yeah, that could very well work for the Systems Alliance version, although I was also considering having the new Normandy follow in the Kitsilano's footsteps.

So, the Alliance version as the new Normandy? Eh. I say let the name rest until the SR-4. ;) At least you're not considering Enterprise.

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Author Topic: Aeries' SSV Kitsilano (UPDATE Apr.11/2012) (Read 2514 times)