Author Topic: Shuttle 23 [Type 6] (Read 1881 times)

TraxZion · « **on:** May 30, 2013, 07:11:26 AM »

Hi community

I'm Trax (Taz) I have been making models and stuff for a while. But after watching the new Star Trek movie I have gotten a bug to build a ship. I will start with something small whilst I learn the conversion method for Bridge Commander and I look forward to reading all your comments and feedback.

Sault'

TxZ

TraxZion · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:03:20 AM »

Small update:

I don't have many good reference images for this model, even after using google, so any links would be great

Vortex · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:51:42 AM »

That's looking good. Welcome to the forum.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:30:32 AM »

Looking rather nice so far.

I'd suggest taking into consideration, that "less is more". While Bridge Commander can handle models in excess of 20-40k polygons (perhaps even higher), one has to consider that a model with fewer polygons can still looks "high poly" if done correctly, and textures are utilized effectively. Further, you should consider that some models may be seen on the screen repeatedly, perhaps dozens at once. 10k polygons and 20 ships adds up rather fast

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:31:38 PM »

Fresh blood is always welcome in the modding community! Especially when modelling a highly unappreciated shuttle.

Here are a couple of refs for you:
http://www.neutralzone.de/database/Federation/Shuttle/Type6Shuttle17.jpg
http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints-depot-restricted/sciencefiction/star-trek-u-f-p-and-starfleet/type_6_personnel_shuttle-37970.jpg

hobbs · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2013, 06:34:24 PM »

yes welcome traxzion...

looking good so far... if you carry on with shuttles you'll make tiqhud happy lol

086gf · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2013, 04:40:46 PM »

Welcome into our little community. Looks like you're off to a really nice start.

TraxZion · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2013, 04:46:56 AM »

Appreciate the welcome thanks

Quote from: Shadowknight1 on May 30, 2013, 06:31:38 PM

Fresh blood is always welcome in the modding community! Especially when modelling a highly unappreciated shuttle.

Here are a couple of refs for you:
http://www.neutralzone.de/database/Federation/Shuttle/Type6Shuttle17.jpg
http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints-depot-restricted/sciencefiction/star-trek-u-f-p-and-starfleet/type_6_personnel_shuttle-37970.jpg

That first one is just what i need thanks

Nighthawk · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2013, 01:01:51 PM »

the modelling should be relatively easy... I strongly suggest you make it compatible with MLeo's skinning tool, so that it can have multiple registries.

Galileo seems to be a rather overused name

TraxZion · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2013, 02:37:24 PM »

Quote from: Nighthawk on June 05, 2013, 01:01:51 PM

the modelling should be relatively easy... I strongly suggest you make it compatible with MLeo's skinning tool, so that it can have multiple registries.

Galileo seems to be a rather overused name

I will look into that.

I apologize for the lack of progress, I will have more to show this evening, but I have just finished moving house.

tiqhud · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2013, 02:40:52 PM »

We ALL understand, Real Life issues come 1st

TraxZion · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:13:02 PM »

Gentlemen

to say I have suffered difficulty is an understatement, as easy as this basic shutltle may seem, the rear area is a complete pain in the toilet area!!

Regardless of this fact, I have managed some progress:

Darkthunder · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:52:33 PM »

That is quite impressive. It may be a rather simplistic design, but the modelling is top notch. Good job

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2013, 07:55:22 PM »

Quote from: Darkthunder on June 11, 2013, 06:52:33 PM

That is quite impressive. It may be a rather simplistic design, but the modelling is top notch. Good job

Agreed!

Vortex · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2013, 11:56:16 PM »

Looks great.

086gf · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2013, 03:03:56 PM »

Very nice!

serverandenforcer · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2013, 06:19:48 PM »

Nice work buddy!

Nighthawk · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2013, 10:38:32 PM »

as some certain Engineer would say... "Well that there's some fine piece o' work...."

TraxZion · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:43:46 AM »

Sorry for the delay, been busy but the mesh is now complete and ready for mapping.

Final POLY count is 1800

TZ

mckinneyc · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:59:19 AM »

Finally a nicely detailed shuttle!

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