Author Topic: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008  (Read 28549 times)

Offline Adm_willie

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #120 on: March 04, 2008, 06:07:28 AM »
I really like this ship, nice update 8)

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #121 on: March 04, 2008, 02:22:35 PM »
 :shock:

wow, that texture work is simply amazing! excellent work there :D
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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #122 on: March 04, 2008, 06:23:59 PM »
Managed to do a little work tonight, I did the impulse engines area and the wings

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #123 on: March 04, 2008, 06:30:52 PM »
Texture-wise, she's definitely turning out to be one of my favorites. Wonderful work, have a cookie to keep you going. :)

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #124 on: March 04, 2008, 08:28:37 PM »
Oh man, I really want this ship! She's looking pre-ty-a-ma-zing! :D

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #125 on: March 05, 2008, 10:12:56 AM »
Texture-wise, she's definitely turning out to be one of my favorites. Wonderful work, have a cookie to keep you going. :)

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So does that mean you don't like the model :P?

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #126 on: March 05, 2008, 12:37:34 PM »
Texture-wise, she's definitely turning out to be one of my favorites. Wonderful work, have a cookie to keep you going. :)

-Aeries.

So does that mean you don't like the model :P?

No, no, the model is nicely built, too. My only real nit-pick is that I seldom like the ships with the deflector in the saucer... particularly, when the saucer looks to have a big chunk cut out of it. I saw it with a miranda-ish ship somewhere and it drove me NUTS. So yeah, that's the only real reason I'm not too fond. However, design aside, the model itself and the textures... the overall QUALITY is fantastic. :D

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #127 on: March 05, 2008, 12:39:33 PM »
Ok, I knew some people wouldn't be keen on the design when I was making her

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #128 on: March 05, 2008, 12:40:33 PM »
for me its always rather hard to say wether a model is extremely outstanding or rather average...of course I see smoothing errors as well but I think for me the texture are the ship.
And referring to textures youre doing an extremely good job!
I'd say you belong to the best texturers atm imo. You have an eye for detail that almost is like DJ's keep it up

and btw: the design is provoking but refreshing (mentioned these words at the mithra as well I think^^)

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #129 on: March 05, 2008, 12:45:34 PM »
Well I wanted to do something different, something that will stand out

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #130 on: March 05, 2008, 12:45:55 PM »
Ok, I knew some people wouldn't be keen on the design when I was making her

Well, it's impossible to please EVERYONE. The only thing to be concerned about is if YOU are happy with it.
Like I said, though... design be d*mned! She's gorgeous nevertheless, with the textures and your modeling skills. :)

Hah, and she certainly stands out from the crowed.

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #131 on: March 05, 2008, 12:53:24 PM »
Well thats what I am doing, I am happy that I get responses about the original.

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #132 on: March 05, 2008, 12:54:51 PM »
 8) You've succeeded so far, well done.
I'll download it. :)

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
« Reply #133 on: March 09, 2008, 05:04:47 AM »
Illumination test

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #134 on: March 09, 2008, 05:22:30 AM »
w00t, that looks VERY nice.  8)


Loving it.

Keep it up.  It will be assimilated in my BC install :assimilate

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #135 on: March 09, 2008, 06:54:00 AM »
this is just awsome, wonderful job you have done so far!
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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #136 on: March 09, 2008, 02:32:09 PM »
Awesome, this is just.
So far wonderful job done, you have.

 8)
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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #137 on: March 09, 2008, 05:50:20 PM »
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Offline cpthooker

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #138 on: March 09, 2008, 05:52:53 PM »
Thanks, I have done the bridge area so the top is now done. Just need to do the bottom.

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Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
« Reply #139 on: March 09, 2008, 06:06:52 PM »
Hey, we're lookin' good, dude. Very good indeed.