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Title: Centaur class
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Dalek on June 19, 2010, 12:50:50 PM
Very nice, it almost has a refit feel to it. :)
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Toa_Kaita on June 19, 2010, 01:08:59 PM
Nice to see a new take on a great looking ship! :D
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: metalnick on June 19, 2010, 01:28:24 PM
Looks good.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Aramus 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.


Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Darkthunder 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 ?
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Vladko1 on June 19, 2010, 02:45:20 PM
lol, awesome ship, good job :thumbsup: Im waiting to see her in action in game :P
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: MarkyD on June 19, 2010, 03:25:25 PM
nice
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: MarkyD on June 19, 2010, 03:28:21 PM
Good job
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Aramus 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  :evil:

suggestons welcome
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: MarkyD on June 19, 2010, 03:36:49 PM
Nice work mate  :thumbsup: Looks clean, look forward to seeing your texture job  :)
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Darkthunder 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.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: dEjavU on June 21, 2010, 02:31:16 AM
Nice job!  :thumbsup: 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.  :)
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Darkthunder on June 21, 2010, 12:13:03 PM
Nice job!  :thumbsup: 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) :)
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Side 3 on June 21, 2010, 12:17:50 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.  :funny j/k
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Captain_D 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. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Captain_Licard on June 21, 2010, 03:08:17 PM
I agree, the nacceles need to be refined, otherwise I like it

*cookied*
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: hobbs on June 21, 2010, 03:55:21 PM
wow i like her  :bow:

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  :bow:
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Captain_Licard on June 22, 2010, 12:39:25 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.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: hobbs 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 :D
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Centurus on June 22, 2010, 02:19:23 PM
Engines look fine to me.  I say wait till the textures are done and then determine whether or not they need altering.  If it's one thing I've learned the hard way from personal experience, is that it's not always easy to understand or see what the creator has in mind until the texture phase is done.  What may look out of place or just wrong actually work in the end when textures are done.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Hellsgate on June 30, 2010, 02:07:36 AM
Interesting. Someone needed to redo the Centaur. The original was one ugly critter.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: JimmyB76 on June 30, 2010, 07:46:50 AM
Interesting. Someone needed to redo the Centaur. The original was one ugly critter.
you never seen Wiley's Centaur?
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: Centurus on June 30, 2010, 09:33:41 AM
I think he was referring to the design of the ship overall.
Title: Re: Centaur class
Post by: JimmyB76 on June 30, 2010, 10:50:33 AM
oh! lol
i misunderstood...