T.C.S Midway Mega Carrier

[Saquist]

I used Sketch up from Google to create this model From Wing Commander Prophecy.
This is a work in Progress. 

I was wondering if Sketch Up had any ability to create textures.
Honestly I don't know the first thing about Textures in Sketch up or any where else.
I plan on moving to Lightwave.

[deadthunder2_0]

looks gorn...

[Toa_Kaita]

I havent played Wing Commander Prophecy yet, but seeing this makes me want to. This thing looks SWEET.

[Saquist]

looks gorn...

This is what It looks like textured...

[deadthunder2_0]

make th4e front part green and it would double as a gorn ship

[Saquist]

make th4e front part green and it would double as a gorn ship

She'd be a Huge Gorn ship.  Midway is 1,800 meters long.
That's longer than a Star Destroyer.

I plotted this out in Auto CAD and used the figures from the orthographic that I created from the ingame pictures to do this in Sketch Up.  I'm happy with the results and Sketch Up is amazingly easy but I still know little about texturing.  I aslo would like to convert this.  Does any know a free 3D converter or a cheap converter?

[deadthunder2_0]

well the gorn do use large ships...
i would love to retext this into a nice sized gorn BB

[Saquist]

well the gorn do use large ships...
i would love to retext this into a nice sized gorn BB

Well I'll finish it up in the model area.

[Locke]

"That's a biiiiiigggg gopher . . ."

(Cookie to anyone who can name the quote!)

Nice job!  I'm impressed with Sketchup's ability to create detailed models in such a quick amount of time.

[Saquist]

Some minor touches to finish the model.
I'm trying not to ...is it (greeble)?  So the textures can do the job.

The launch Tubes are in.
Simple Engines.
I moved the Central Bar between the Booms back a bit more.
I'm wondering if the turrets are absolutely necessary.


When I have time I'll Design the Primary Ship Killer Weapon from the Knathrack Leviathan.
I don't know how I'm going to do that...It's all crystal poly shapes...and I've never done anything like that before.

[sovereign001]

looks great! damn i wanna know the weapons of this!

[Villain]

Milkshape 3d is a converter with a trial period, and pretty cheap.

Lightwave is amazing, don't get me wrong, but it does seem to be a little underequipped for videogames. If you get ahold of Milkshape it becomes very nice (Even if you have to simulate chamfering). I haven't seen RC for a while so I guess currently I'm the only one who actually uses/prefers LW9 to Max/Maya. If I can ever help out just gimmie a shout.

Wing Commander ftw, just by the way. 

[FekLeyr Targ]

I've always loved the Midway. I'm glad that she's coming to Bridge Commander. You know, I think we need more WC ships for BC instead of just the TCS Vesuvius, the Excalibur and Thunderbolt. ( http://bridgecommander.filefront.com/file/Wing_Commander_Ship_Pack;62370 )

Do you think that you'll model her fighters aswell? And have you thought about modeling more WC ships and perhabs the Midway with the captured super weapon?

[Saquist]

I've always loved the Midway. I'm glad that she's coming to Bridge Commander. You know, I think we need more WC ships for BC instead of just the TCS Vesuvius, the Excalibur and Thunderbolt. ( http://bridgecommander.filefront.com/file/Wing_Commander_Ship_Pack;62370 )

Do you think that you'll model her fighters aswell? And have you thought about modeling more WC ships and perhabs the Midway with the captured super weapon?

Unfortunately I only have the modeler abilities (and basic abilities at that)
HOWEREVER.  I figure If I posted it maybe someone else will be motivated to texture and script the design.
I'll be attempting learn how to texture my own ships in time.

I will be making the Ship Killer Weapon too.  Butt I'll have to design it.  It's a pretty complicated piece of glass.

I have done 1-1/2 Fighters for Wing Commander.

I've already Done the Wasp.  It was the easiest and actually my first model in Sketch Up.  Here are a few Pictures of it.


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I also plotted out the Vampire Advanced Fighter in CAD for the future when I'm ready for those curves.


Posted by: Villain

Milkshape 3d is a converter with a trial period, and pretty cheap.

Lightwave is amazing, don't get me wrong, but it does seem to be a little underequipped for videogames. If you get ahold of Milkshape it becomes very nice (Even if you have to simulate chamfering). I haven't seen RC for a while so I guess currently I'm the only one who actually uses/prefers LW9 to Max/Maya. If I can ever help out just gimmie a shout. smile

Wing Commander ftw, just by the way.  funny

I think I initially tried Milkshape.  I think I'll download it for the converter.  Sounds good.
Thank You for the help and the generous offer.

[Worf359Alpha]

SWEET! I have the midway in my modded copy of X3 Terran Conflict, Id love 2 c it in BC, cheers 2 u!