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Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: cpthooker on October 03, 2006, 04:36:21 AM
Right guys soon I will post renders of the mantis refit hopefully tonight and this time I am adding more detail to areas like the windows and places like that. My main question is what do you want the reg to be? NCC or NX?
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Adonis on October 03, 2006, 08:38:46 AM
She's an experimental, first of her class...make her NX ;)
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: mitchhankins on October 03, 2006, 08:46:57 AM
ncc sounds better :P
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Rob Archer on October 03, 2006, 09:12:05 AM
It all depends:

if this ship is a refit of the Prototype Mantis then it would get the NCC registy like the Excelsior after it had its transwarp drive removed.
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 03, 2006, 10:19:23 AM
Thats my idea
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: MYar on October 03, 2006, 11:23:25 AM
If it is to change a few things like what happened on the nx-2000 en the ncc-2000 , I suggest using the ncc registry
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 03, 2006, 11:26:56 AM
well i will post some renders tonight and you will see if its worth changing to NCC but so far the poly count is nearly at 7000 as I am not holding back on the detail this time.
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 03, 2006, 03:27:51 PM
here are some renders, still more to do as in the deflector and the underside of the main hull
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: MickJo on October 03, 2006, 04:08:33 PM
always liked this ship, looks good :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: mitchhankins on October 04, 2006, 02:28:56 AM
yes it does :P , looks good already :shock:  :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: blaXXer on October 04, 2006, 05:01:58 AM
thirded.

always liked that ship :)
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 04, 2006, 12:51:22 PM
thanks
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Glenn on October 04, 2006, 02:15:17 PM
Not bad at all Cpthooker, very nice mesh. If she's anything like the original we're in for a treat!! :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: mitchhankins on October 04, 2006, 03:23:59 PM
yeah :P what are the texture resolutions you're planning on?
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 04, 2006, 05:12:47 PM
might just stick to 1024, but may do 2048
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: mitchhankins on October 05, 2006, 02:25:03 AM
Quote from: cpthooker
might just stick to 1024, but may do 2048
k cool, if you just give 1024 to low end comp. and you also supply the packadge of your ship with 2048 then high end users could use 2048 in their installations :P
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Adonis on October 05, 2006, 10:28:37 AM
Quote from: cpthooker
might just stick to 1024, but may do 2048


...and you might also do the source textures 2048 ;) I'm doing it like that for a while now.
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: DJ Curtis on October 05, 2006, 03:28:28 PM
Looks great, I really like the detail you've got on there.
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 05, 2006, 03:32:43 PM
update, she has around 9500 polys so far
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Phaser on October 06, 2006, 08:22:05 PM
Very nice!
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 08, 2006, 11:49:20 AM
update on the fore torp tubes
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: AndrewJ on October 10, 2006, 01:10:52 AM
*In love*

 :shock:
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: CaptainRussell on October 10, 2006, 01:27:57 PM
Sweet; I love all the little bridge details - be sure to put some super-detailed textures on it.

-CR
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 10, 2006, 03:57:31 PM
I intend to
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: AndrewJ on October 10, 2006, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: cpthooker
I intend to


I love that ship  :shock:
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 10, 2006, 04:20:42 PM
why did you send another post when I haven't posted an update lol?
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: AndrewJ on October 10, 2006, 04:22:27 PM
Quote from: cpthooker
why did you send another post when I haven't posted an update lol?


Neh...just passing :D

Plus now I am able to see even more images...seems IE7 did not like images...could be due to my corrupt motherboard which is half cooked.

Least upgrades due on Thursday!
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: CaptainRussell on October 10, 2006, 06:21:08 PM
Quote from: cpthooker
why did you send another post when I haven't posted an update lol?


LOL. :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: diavlo on October 10, 2006, 09:57:12 PM
god dam she is such a great ship are you keeping the hardpoints the same or will they be getting a facelift aswell  :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 11, 2006, 12:36:45 PM
I intend for them to be improved as well, the phaser colour is staying blue before anyone asks :P
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: AndrewJ on October 11, 2006, 12:42:50 PM
Quote from: cpthooker
I intend for them to be improved as well, the phaser colour is staying blue before anyone asks :P


Good  :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on October 11, 2006, 03:49:06 PM
added the captains yacht
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: AndrewJ on October 11, 2006, 03:53:25 PM
Looking good so far  :D
Title: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: diavlo on October 12, 2006, 11:46:29 AM
carnt wait to see the textures
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 13, 2006, 01:10:01 PM
Updated, over 8800 polys so far

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per17.jpg)
this is the captains yatch on the bottom of the ship, in case you were wondering

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per18.jpg)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: General Master on December 13, 2006, 03:52:00 PM
Looks great man. I can't wait for the refit!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: P$YCH0 on December 15, 2006, 04:14:57 AM
Quote from: cpthooker on October 11, 2006, 12:36:45 PM
I intend for them to be improved as well, the phaser colour is staying blue before anyone asks :P

Ah yes, the quantum phasers :) Great job on the ship so far... Keep it up ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 19, 2006, 05:15:18 PM
well here is my start of the textures and current poly count is 11k and the textures are going to be 2048

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per19.jpg)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Billz on December 19, 2006, 07:34:08 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on December 19, 2006, 05:15:18 PM
well here is my start of the textures and current poly count is 11k and the textures are going to be 2048

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per19.jpg)

Uber hawtness.  :dancebig

Will you be changing the weapons in anyway or keeping the original hardpoint?
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 20, 2006, 01:02:25 AM
Quote from: SuperSmeg on December 19, 2006, 07:34:08 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on December 19, 2006, 05:15:18 PM
well here is my start of the textures and current poly count is 11k and the textures are going to be 2048

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per19.jpg)

Uber hawtness.  :dancebig

Will you be changing the weapons in anyway or keeping the original hardpoint?

The hardpoint will be different as this is having extra phaser strips, but was going to have the hardpoint started from scratch
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Adonis on December 20, 2006, 05:41:10 AM
Nice work mate.  :D

A 'lil suggestion, something that is missing on ver. 1: Animated bussards, and an SNS Galaxy type registry map.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 20, 2006, 02:35:52 PM
was planning to animate the bussard collectors, but what do you mean by sns galaxy registry map?
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Adonis on December 20, 2006, 07:08:08 PM
Registry areas mapped to a single map, so making extra name variants is easier  :P

Come on man, don't let me to be the only one who does that. :(
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: General Master on December 20, 2006, 09:17:20 PM
That looks great Man. Those are some of the Best naccels I have ever seen!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Glenn on December 21, 2006, 07:10:30 AM
Great stuff Cpt!!.

excellent textures on those nacelles, the dark textures remind me a little of ablative armour. Cool!!.  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 21, 2006, 12:08:39 PM
thanks for the comments guys, the dark areas is to make it look hard, it is a warship ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 21, 2006, 06:02:24 PM
update
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per20.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per21.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/capthooker/Mantis%20V2/mantisV2-per22.jpg)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Glenn on December 22, 2006, 02:08:41 PM
Good stuff...

Those Bussard Collectors look excellent, weldone on the textures thus far!!  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 22, 2006, 05:49:21 PM
god i hate textures lol
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: General Master on December 22, 2006, 06:26:17 PM
Those do indeed look great! Keep pumping out the great textures!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 23, 2006, 04:52:50 AM
well i am on holiday now and will try to do some more in between celebrating xmas
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: Legacy on December 24, 2006, 06:54:21 AM
Pretty nice nacelles you have there.

Keep them coming and don't forget the thrusters ;)

LC
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on December 24, 2006, 07:35:33 AM
textures always take me longer as I need a big boost to get started on them lol
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2
Post by: cpthooker on June 14, 2007, 06:16:56 PM
God its been ages since I did anything to this ship so recently I got back into it and did more texture work. Here is the results
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: ACES_HIGH on June 14, 2007, 06:33:29 PM
nice
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Adonis on June 15, 2007, 01:49:51 AM
She's growing nicely :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Adm_willie on June 15, 2007, 05:05:43 AM
Nice work! looks great :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Legacy on June 15, 2007, 06:28:50 AM
Quote from: Adonis on June 15, 2007, 01:49:51 AM
She's growing nicely :)

Quote me on that.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Vortex on June 15, 2007, 11:20:48 AM
Was gonna ask you how that was coming on lol.

Looks good :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on June 15, 2007, 12:00:02 PM
well I wanted to do more to her as she is my baby ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on August 27, 2007, 02:21:40 PM
Here is an update after working on this today. Added windows and escape pods
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Glenn on August 27, 2007, 02:53:31 PM
Nice work Cpt, I've been hoping for an update to the Mantis. I really like the armour textures and the escape pods.

Nice work, weldone!!  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: ModderMan on August 27, 2007, 03:29:10 PM
Looking awsome :o
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on August 27, 2007, 04:27:55 PM
here is a close up of the new additions. I have added more escape pods and more details.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Cube on August 27, 2007, 04:30:57 PM
My mind is boggled at the amount of detail on the ship.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Technerd89 on August 28, 2007, 02:24:57 AM
great work, but the torpedo tubes dont seem scaled properly. if you consider the size of a torpedo, which is is just large enough to an adult human to fit in with room to breath, and the size of the windows and escape pods on the ship, then those torpedoes are like 3 or 4 decks high and longer then a room lol
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: CaptainGMAN on August 28, 2007, 11:34:10 AM
This ship is looking cool.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Dawg81 on August 29, 2007, 08:49:55 AM
very cool indeed. Are u planning on having a HP for her balanced to KM 1.0?
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Shinzon on August 29, 2007, 12:10:24 PM
excellent work as usual, the level of detail is amazing!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on August 29, 2007, 12:58:43 PM
I have not found anyone to do the HP yet but when I do I will make sure its not a god ship and it is balanched for KM
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: Dawg81 on August 30, 2007, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on August 29, 2007, 12:58:43 PM
I have not found anyone to do the HP yet but when I do I will make sure its not a god ship and it is balanched for KM

I recommend Shinzon since he did most of the KM HPs he'll know how to balance her
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on August 30, 2007, 04:25:42 PM
well if he is willing then yes
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: AndrewJ on August 30, 2007, 06:32:02 PM
I think he will be and I can vouch for Shinzon for HP work excellent job he did in KM 1.0.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/06/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 08, 2007, 06:19:39 AM
well i did more today by adding more escape pods and windows and also started on the inside section of the saucer
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 08/09/2007
Post by: Jay Crimson on September 08, 2007, 12:18:58 PM
While being a very unique design, I love it. Those textures look great also! :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 08/09/2007
Post by: startrekw_george on September 08, 2007, 02:13:31 PM
 have always loved the mantis class! this one is by far the best one!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 08/09/2007
Post by: Glenn on September 08, 2007, 02:59:41 PM
Those textures are coming on nicely, good work!!  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 08/09/2007
Post by: StarTrekMike on September 08, 2007, 09:38:28 PM
Great looking refit my friend...I will have to download it.

  I love the very combat heavy look of it.

  Mike
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 08/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 09, 2007, 05:51:37 PM
managed more today
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: AndrewJ on September 09, 2007, 09:25:43 PM
OMG your motoring through her now.

Looking good mate.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: startrekw_george on September 09, 2007, 11:00:39 PM
awesome!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: Legacy on September 10, 2007, 06:14:11 AM
Preey nice stuff, mate.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: Adonis on September 10, 2007, 07:38:36 AM
Ooohh...you added some greyish-green to the hull :) Not many have that. Nice work mate :) If ya'll eventually need porting, you know where to find me ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 10, 2007, 08:05:12 AM
That happened because I used one of the filters on photoshop so that the hull shows through and was pleased with its look. I will certainly call you if I need to port it ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: DJ Curtis on September 10, 2007, 10:25:13 AM
Good work on those textures.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: intrepid90 on September 10, 2007, 03:04:40 PM
Hi, I'm new to BCC, but not new to modding BC ;-)
What I can say: wonderful design. Keep up your work!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 10, 2007, 03:30:13 PM
Thank you and welcome to BC Central :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 11, 2007, 06:09:47 AM
I am working on the deflector at the moment but having trouble deciding how it should look. Does anyone have ideas on how it could look?
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: Legacy on September 11, 2007, 07:45:27 AM
Quote from: cpthooker on September 11, 2007, 06:09:47 AM
I am working on the deflector at the moment but having trouble deciding how it should look. Does anyone have ideas on how it could look?

Blue?  hehe.
As for the shape, you should have a blue outline glow and a big inner part like on voyager.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: AndrewJ on September 11, 2007, 03:11:34 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on September 11, 2007, 06:09:47 AM
I am working on the deflector at the moment but having trouble deciding how it should look. Does anyone have ideas on how it could look?

Something unique to match the ship, perhaps like the Yamato B a nice off white color but with thin red stripes through it or blue stripes to give a more advanced feel and a sense of power.

Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 11, 2007, 04:34:07 PM
Well this is what I have done
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/09/2007
Post by: Dawg81 on September 11, 2007, 04:39:55 PM
very nice Hooker i like very much
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: CaptainGMAN on September 11, 2007, 04:58:43 PM
ooh ahh cool
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: AndrewJ on September 11, 2007, 06:10:21 PM
Very nice :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: ACES_HIGH on September 11, 2007, 08:13:36 PM
yeah awesome, keep it up
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: Legacy on September 12, 2007, 08:49:00 AM
I agree, the effect ingame will be killer.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: intrepid90 on September 12, 2007, 04:32:42 PM
this is just fantastic
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: startrekw_george on September 12, 2007, 07:49:50 PM
holy glaven!! that is one awesome texturing job!!!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 13, 2007, 07:20:50 AM
Thank you for the comments guys, just tweaking the deflector area by adding more detail. Will post some more pics soon
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 11/09/2007
Post by: Glenn on September 13, 2007, 02:23:46 PM
Nice work on the Deflector Cpt, looks awesome indeed!!  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 14, 2007, 07:40:48 AM
Thanks for the comments, here is the updated deflector
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 14, 2007, 09:56:09 AM
I managed to sneak in the mantis into work today as most of the people are out and I have done more texturing.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: CaptainGMAN on September 14, 2007, 10:49:20 AM
looking nice cool
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: Adm_willie on September 14, 2007, 11:15:07 AM
yeah, the progress looks great, I like the way how you did the deflector, looks absolutly fine :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: Glenn on September 14, 2007, 02:13:26 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on September 14, 2007, 09:56:09 AM
I managed to sneak in the mantis into work today as most of the people are out and I have done more texturing.

Ohh.... naughty, naught Cpt, you'll be getting the sack lol  :lol:

But seriously, she's coming along very nicely. The detail you've put into the Deflector is very original.... and it looks cool!!  8)

I can't wait to see more!!   :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: Dawg81 on September 14, 2007, 02:54:28 PM
Quote from: Glenn on September 14, 2007, 02:13:26 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on September 14, 2007, 09:56:09 AM
I managed to sneak in the mantis into work today as most of the people are out and I have done more texturing.

Ohh.... naughty, naught Cpt, you'll be getting the sack lol  :lol:

But seriously, she's coming along very nicely. The detail you've put into the Deflector is very original.... and it looks cool!!  8)

I can't wait to see more!!   :D

Indeed i like it as well very orignal and Fed at the same time i think we got a winner
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 14, 2007, 03:19:44 PM
Thanks, I removed Max and the mantis stuff before i left work ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: AndrewJ on September 15, 2007, 12:51:18 AM
Excellent work so far CPT ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: cpthooker on September 27, 2007, 04:15:43 AM
Progress has stopped recently as it was my brothers wedding on Saturday and was best man so I was getting ready the week before. When we had the wedding and got back home I was in bed with food poisoning and only just started to get some strength back.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: Glenn on September 27, 2007, 08:51:20 AM
Quote from: cpthooker on September 27, 2007, 04:15:43 AM
Progress has stopped recently as it was my brothers wedding on Saturday and was best man so I was getting ready the week before. When we had the wedding and got back home I was in bed with food poisoning and only just started to get some strength back.

Damn weddings.... you either get really good food or really crap food, seems you got the latter!!.

I hope your feeling better Cpt, All the best.

CE   8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 02, 2008, 03:41:48 PM
Managed to get some work done tonight, I was mapping some areas and found some uneeded polys and after redoing the bridge section I have managed to get the tris down to 15k as it was 18k before. Done some work on the deflector and the rear hull.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 14/09/2007
Post by: Kirk on March 02, 2008, 03:47:19 PM
:shock: I love the new deflector! This and your bridge will be welcome additions to my BC install.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: Technerd89 on March 02, 2008, 04:58:14 PM
heh i was just wondering about this ship when i was blowing up romulans with the first one the other day. cookie for the update
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 02, 2008, 05:03:35 PM
Thanks, she needed work as I have hardly done anything for a while, been doing work on the bridge mostly.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 02, 2008, 05:25:31 PM
small update and last for today as I am off to bed
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 02, 2008, 05:36:41 PM
I'm loving this, it's looking really good. Highly detailed, very nice work.

-Aeries.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 02/03/2008
Post by: Vortex on March 03, 2008, 12:04:27 PM
Woohooo!!!

Been waiting so long for this update :D

Great work... cookie for you sir.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 03, 2008, 04:17:20 PM
Update for the evening, basically more texture work
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: intrepid90 on March 03, 2008, 04:19:13 PM
nice details!!!
I love the warp nacelles. kinda refreshingly different!
And the upper shuttle bay (I guess it is one) looks freaking awesome!!!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 03, 2008, 04:22:11 PM
Yeah it has two shuttle bays like the sov, thank you for the comments
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Adm_willie on March 04, 2008, 06:07:28 AM
I really like this ship, nice update 8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: rengers on March 04, 2008, 02:22:35 PM
 :shock:

wow, that texture work is simply amazing! excellent work there :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 04, 2008, 06:23:59 PM
Managed to do a little work tonight, I did the impulse engines area and the wings
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Aeries 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. :)

-Aeries.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Kirk on March 04, 2008, 08:28:37 PM
Oh man, I really want this ship! She's looking pre-ty-a-ma-zing! :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 05, 2008, 10:12:56 AM
Quote from: Aeries 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. :)

-Aeries.

So does that mean you don't like the model :P?
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 05, 2008, 12:37:34 PM
Quote from: cpthooker on March 05, 2008, 10:12:56 AM
Quote from: Aeries 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. :)

-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
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker 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
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: intrepid90 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^^)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 05, 2008, 12:45:34 PM
Well I wanted to do something different, something that will stand out
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 05, 2008, 12:45:55 PM
Quote from: cpthooker 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

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.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 05, 2008, 12:53:24 PM
Well thats what I am doing, I am happy that I get responses about the original.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 05, 2008, 12:54:51 PM
 8) You've succeeded so far, well done.
I'll download it. :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 03/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 09, 2008, 05:04:47 AM
Illumination test
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Jeffery_Hawkins 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
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: rengers on March 09, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
this is just awsome, wonderful job you have done so far!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 09, 2008, 02:32:09 PM
Awesome, this is just.
So far wonderful job done, you have.

 8)
~Aeries.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: intrepid90 on March 09, 2008, 05:50:20 PM
"I have nothing to add..."
but cookie!!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker 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.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 09, 2008, 06:06:52 PM
Hey, we're lookin' good, dude. Very good indeed.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: CaptainGMAN on March 09, 2008, 06:13:39 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Nalan on March 09, 2008, 07:02:26 PM
 :shock:

*Gives giant cookie*
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: rengers on March 09, 2008, 07:05:49 PM
Quote from: CaptainGMAN on March 09, 2008, 06:13:39 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Nothing to add! :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Capt. Jon on March 09, 2008, 07:26:42 PM
This is a really cool ship.  :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: 086gf on March 10, 2008, 12:09:49 AM
Quote from: Nalan on March 09, 2008, 07:02:26 PM
:shock:

*Gives giant cookie*

You cant give them if you dont have them lol. >_>
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: Nalan on March 10, 2008, 03:22:06 AM
Edit: *Gives non-existent cookie*
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 09/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 17, 2008, 10:12:44 AM
Redid the hull texture to make it stand out less
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/03/2008
Post by: rengers on March 17, 2008, 10:17:15 AM
 :shock: stunning! cookie :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/03/2008
Post by: CaptainGMAN on March 17, 2008, 02:17:17 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! 2.0
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 17, 2008, 02:53:17 PM
Looks good.  8)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/03/2008
Post by: intrepid90 on March 17, 2008, 05:49:26 PM
yamme.have that cookie, you deserve it ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 18, 2008, 10:36:53 AM
Update, started the bottom and fixed several issues with the render to texture shadows
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: AndrewJ on March 18, 2008, 02:07:37 PM
omg, its getting close to being done :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 18, 2008, 02:20:35 PM
Quote from: AndrewJ on March 18, 2008, 02:07:37 PM
omg, its getting close to being done :D

Or is it? ;)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: rengers on March 18, 2008, 02:47:22 PM
she is a damn fine looking ship :!:  :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: CaptainGMAN on March 18, 2008, 02:49:15 PM
I didn't have much of a chance to play with v1 but I will be playing as this ship a lot.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 18, 2008, 04:32:54 PM
Quote from: AndrewJ on March 18, 2008, 02:07:37 PM
omg, its getting close to being done :D

Well texture side is nearly done, then it needs to be hardpointed
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: Aeries on March 18, 2008, 04:34:41 PM
One step at a time. It's looking good.  :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: DJ Curtis on March 18, 2008, 08:22:45 PM
Lookin great Hook.  It definitely has lost that cartoonish look you had mentioned to me.  The hull textures look really good.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 18/03/2008
Post by: cpthooker on March 19, 2008, 01:55:08 AM
Thanks, as of today I am on holiday until next week :D. No computers at all
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: cpthooker on April 17, 2008, 04:21:59 PM
I have managed to do some work on the bottom and redid some of the shadow maps and made the registries into one texture for people wanting to make their own reg.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: CaptainGMAN on April 17, 2008, 04:26:20 PM
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: intrepid90 on April 17, 2008, 04:36:16 PM
very nice work :)
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: Aeries on April 17, 2008, 04:41:50 PM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: AndrewJ on April 17, 2008, 04:48:32 PM
Wicked.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: rengers on April 17, 2008, 04:51:40 PM
stunning :D
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: cpthooker on April 17, 2008, 05:51:17 PM
Here is some early renders of the mantis in the NanoFX GE engine. As I said its early and need to tweak the spec and normal maps but you get the idea.
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: Aeries on April 17, 2008, 06:24:53 PM
very nice so far!
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: Jeffery_Hawkins on April 18, 2008, 09:35:20 AM
Dude, that looks indeed very nice.

Keep it up. :P
Title: Re: Mantis Refit AKA Mantis V2-Update 17/04/2008
Post by: Technerd89 on April 18, 2008, 11:44:52 AM
horray for project resurrection! good work have a cookie