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Offline Villain

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TMP Challenger/Constellation Class & Excelsior
« on: March 30, 2010, 09:25:10 AM »
A dropped design I've always admired, bashed from an old design I've always loved. It featured in one of the comics though I couldn't tell you which exactly offhand.

Either way, I figured I'd show some progress. I'm currently unsure whether I should use the typical TMP nacelles or the Endeavour style ones that seem to be on every Stargazer blueprint (Which don't match with the studio model, apparently.)

EDIT: (Second render wasn't working. Also, have I mentioned LW9 is awesome?)
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2010, 10:25:10 AM »
Interesting design :) and I love TMP ships ;)
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2010, 11:03:03 AM »
I'm glad you think so... The Constellation Class strikes me as a very adaptable design, with how the nacelles are attached to the saucer, freeing up the lower area.

Has anyone got any suggestions as to nacelles?
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2010, 11:25:28 AM »
Love the design, not sure what you should do with the nacelles. But I'm sure you'll think of something.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2010, 11:47:37 AM »
I've got that comic in some anthology book thingamybob here somewhere..

I DEFINATELY remember that ship though. Wasn't it Riker's ex bird in charge of it when they get attacked and the ent-d has to come to the rescue? USS Marco Polo I think.. not 100% though
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2010, 12:07:23 PM »
Slight update on the nacelles before I call it a night.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2010, 12:56:36 PM »
mind putting those coold dual grilles on nacelles front section ??? they would cool whole lot better ;) are you going to make Constellation from this beauty ? I could give you a helping hand with textures ;)
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2010, 02:46:30 PM »
Constellation!  :yay: :dance :thumbsup: :bow: I'll beta her..  :whenitsdone
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2010, 10:48:32 AM »
An update on the Constellation version. ...Y'know, it strikes me that the saucer could use some more polys. Damn those TMP nacelles are irritating to model.  :roll The vents on the front will be done, promise.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2010, 11:03:01 AM »
Quote from: USS Prime on April 01, 2010, 10:48:32 AM
Damn those TMP nacelles are irritating to model.

I belive a right royal pain in the posterior. I know I've been there, but yours are coming along nicely.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2010, 11:14:47 AM »
Thank you, Baz. Could you perhaps give me some pointers on how you modelled the front caps of the warp nacelles? It'd really help speed things along as it just baffles me currently (They keep turning out blocky and rough  :banghead: )
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2010, 11:41:53 AM »
not sure if you still have this pic from my connie thread showing the exploded engines
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2010, 11:47:45 AM »
Oooh, now that is handy! Thank you!

EDIT: Last update for the night.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2010, 02:24:59 PM »
 :drool: it's about time to replace that old bucket I threw into BCF few years ago ;) if you'll need any texture help just PM me ;)
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2010, 04:43:13 PM »
she's a beauty.  :dance :yay:
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2010, 05:42:45 PM »
Lookin' good.

If you do finish it though, make sure that the scaling is right, Bones's mod that he mentioned is awesome, but much too large in scale.
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Re: TMP Challenger Class
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2010, 05:50:34 PM »
Aye, small detail I forgot to adjust, huge problem in game :funny
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Re: TMP Challenger/Constellation Class & Excelsior
« Reply #17 on: May 24, 2010, 10:52:32 AM »
Holy thread revival. Been optimizing the Constellation model a bit between working on the rear end of Luroks Danube wip. Felt a little inspired, sort of, so I threw together a quick Excelsior model for the heck of it (everyone should go for it at some point imo  :funny), that's only really missing the rear cargo section, shuttlebay, bridge and sensor dome. Still undecided on modelling the weird grill things in or saving the polycount (Currently like 12k tris).
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...Probably not, but the number I get(379.6m) could be considered ?original intent,? a term that I think I will be using from now on, and ?canon? be damned.

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Re: TMP Challenger/Constellation Class & Excelsior
« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2010, 11:32:11 AM »
holy crap!!!! Constellation (the other Connie LOL) and Excelsior model look awesome....can't wait to see more...and whats up with the Challenger?? i only see the Connie lol and Excelsior..keep up the great work Prime!!! you're doing two gallant ladies justice indeed. Ive been waiting for a cannon looking Constellation class for so long man...and cannon meaning the single turbo lift on the bridge dome..
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Re: TMP Challenger/Constellation Class & Excelsior
« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2010, 11:45:32 AM »
Some nice clean models you have there. And toy TMP nacelles look good.
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