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Title: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 09, 2009, 01:17:46 PM
Just playing around with some of Coxxon's models, as well as my own.

If anyone would like to have these MAX files in order to convert to BC, let me know :-). (btw, i use Max9-32). I can provide Diffuse, Spec, Illumination, and Bump maps, plus basically any other map you might need.

(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6104/battlestararchonbyfuryolo8.jpg)
A sister ship to the peg.
(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6867/battlestardauntlessbyfuxm4.jpg)
A sister ship to the bucket.
(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4305/strikestarmanticorebyfuxm1.jpg)
A Star Wars dreadnought converted for BSG usage as a Strikestar.

anyone interested?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: adama2 on January 09, 2009, 01:42:58 PM
wow the battlestars look very good for me, i love BSG. yes, i am very interested... :D
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: MarkyD on January 09, 2009, 02:02:46 PM
Nice work mate, 1 and 3 rock :)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Darkthunder on January 10, 2009, 06:34:00 AM
Whats the polycount on these beasts?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 10, 2009, 10:15:45 AM
These never break 8k
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: FourChan on January 10, 2009, 11:23:41 AM
Nice ships, wouldn't mind seeing them released.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 10, 2009, 12:32:07 PM
I have a 38k versino of the BSG that i retextured, but I think that it might be too heavy for the game.

Right now I'm working on a low poly of a ship designed by a member of SciFiMeshes. The Erebus

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5551/erebussm1.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: limey BSc. on January 10, 2009, 12:36:39 PM
I have a 38k versino of the BSG that i retextured, but I think that it might be too heavy for the game.

It'd definately be worth releasing that as well!
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 10, 2009, 12:50:10 PM
What's the maximum texture resolution you guys tend to work with? I tend to have the Battlestars at 4096, Medium-Sized ships (like the Manticore) at 2048 and the smallest ships (I haven't posted some others) at 1024.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Tuskin38 on January 10, 2009, 11:00:09 PM
most people use 1024, i think 2048 is acceptable as well.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 11, 2009, 12:45:21 AM
What's the maximum texture resolution you guys tend to work with? I tend to have the Battlestars at 4096, Medium-Sized ships (like the Manticore) at 2048 and the smallest ships (I haven't posted some others) at 1024.

2048 is becoming a norm among some of the [in my own opinion, not necessarily shared by everyone...] best mods. I'd *love* to see the 38k models released; it'd be about time we got some fresh, new BSG content for BC. :)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 11, 2009, 01:36:19 PM
Terran Battlecruiser from Starcraft reslated into BSG duty.
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7678/hecamp0.jpg)
Still needs some details.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Starforce2 on January 11, 2009, 05:30:58 PM
Ever thought of turning wz's orion pirate vessel (the christmas one) into a bsg destroyer?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 14, 2009, 10:31:23 AM
I have considered doing a retexture of WZ's orion ship, but I want to finish his Chrysaor retexture, and then I want to convert his "Spanish Castle Magic" over to BSG duty, then I'll see about the orion ship.

Btw, folks, I've hit a snag. I've got some detailing work done on the Hecatoncles, but I'm looking for ideas of what to do on the hammerhead. Suggestions are welcome.
(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5379/hecatoncleseyw4.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: MarkyD on January 14, 2009, 01:50:17 PM
stick with that ribbing / plating motiff ur using.. :)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 14, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
I'm trying, but I want to do something more solid for the top, bottom, and front without letting it be all empty.

(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2638/hecamorebm0.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 14, 2009, 03:46:12 PM
(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1854/hecaagainnh0.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: rengers on January 14, 2009, 04:33:49 PM
I like it, it looks really cool 8)

what is the polycount of this?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 14, 2009, 05:17:55 PM
Polycount = 5,307
Tricount = 9,719 (this is prolly what you want).

I'm looking to replace the cannons on the wings and on the spine. This may cut down poly count some. Still looking to add some details, so I'll see where it takes me.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 23, 2009, 03:34:46 AM
Retexture work on the 35k galactica model.
(http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/35/ithinkivegotitbh5.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Bones on January 23, 2009, 03:53:15 AM
stunning  :shock: Galactica never looked better, I'm not sure if armour pannels where that bright but you're the boss :D I hope you'll make season 2 (with deactivated starboard hangar, some scorches from torpedos ) and 3 (with whole hull damaged and burned) ?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 23, 2009, 11:18:01 AM
You might be right with the panels. I'll play around, but I tend to take some liberties with my color :-).

The way that this is mapped won't really let me play with making the hangers different (they both use the same UVs). I'm working on making the hull grungy and rusty :-).

I also made a version with Chris Foss / Homeworld Colors (yellow with red stripes) and even Hiigaran colors :-)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 23, 2009, 05:41:32 PM
O_O that Galactica is GORGEOUS! I'm in love! <3
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 24, 2009, 01:23:33 PM
:-)

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1296/specam9.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Darkthorne on January 24, 2009, 03:24:01 PM
I love how this ship looks Great job
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Post by: adama2 on January 24, 2009, 04:50:03 PM
amazing texture, the new future of battlestars, great job :D
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 25, 2009, 07:55:54 PM
Homeworld Buffs should recognize this color scheme :-)
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8735/galhig3nc7.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: FarShot on January 25, 2009, 09:53:19 PM
That is so beautiful... I hope we see this in BC someday (although probably toned down, that'll murder the engine  :lol:).
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 25, 2009, 10:40:03 PM
That is so beautiful... I hope we see this in BC someday (although probably toned down, that'll murder the engine  :lol:).

Actually I disagree; when I was playing one of the other bsg mods, the models didnt slow it down at all... what REALLY hurt the game was the colossal quantity of pulse weaponry.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 28, 2009, 05:25:50 PM
My fighter collection

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7528/fighters2bh6.jpg)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: martyr on January 28, 2009, 05:31:26 PM
buck rogers

\m/
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: FarShot on January 28, 2009, 05:54:12 PM
Jedi Starfighter?!?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 28, 2009, 07:41:26 PM
Jedi Starfighter?!?

Yup. It works really well, doesn't it?

I have the beginnings of a dissertation/essay regarding the use of different fighters by the colonial fleet in my head :-).
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Shadowknight1 on January 28, 2009, 08:10:07 PM
I don't know much about BSG, never got into it before but I am considering checking it out, but I want those Vipers.  ^_^
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 28, 2009, 08:29:58 PM
I want those Vipers.  ^_^

Agreed. Awesome work.

edit: I agree with Wiley too... some weathering would be great. :3
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: WileyCoyote on January 28, 2009, 08:30:58 PM
Nice fighters.  They need a little bit of weathering though, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 28, 2009, 09:28:26 PM
No, I agree. Weathering is much needed.
I'm still getting the hang of how to weather stuff, and I haven't really played with these textures in a while, but I promise there will be some tweaked textures, soon.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 29, 2009, 12:02:37 AM
Is this grunged up enough for BCC?
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4527/viperpurple2aq3.jpg)
Or does it need more?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 29, 2009, 12:37:41 AM
Proper maps: Bump, Spec, Diffuse, and Illum.
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5729/betterrenderru7.jpg)

Edit: Better Render.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 29, 2009, 01:07:43 AM
Is this grunged up enough for BCC?

Looks awesome! Maybe do one up with some bullet holes too! And atmospheric burns along the bow and forward wing edges!? :D :D :D Boy's got some skillz!
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 29, 2009, 01:19:15 AM
:-D!!!
atmo burns... Bullet holes.... Hmmmmmm

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6816/anotheril4.jpg)
just another render. Back to red. Going to bed now.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: rengers on January 29, 2009, 11:46:21 AM
very nice!
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Post by: JimmyB76 on January 29, 2009, 02:33:00 PM
im a little confused - are these being made for BC?  or are these just beauty shots?
im assuming because this thread is in BC Modding because this is a WIP for BC?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Dalek on January 29, 2009, 02:53:26 PM
I think at first it was "DO you want some" and people said yes and now its "heres this one....and this one...and OOH! That one!"
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 29, 2009, 04:17:20 PM
Pretty much >.<!

I don't really have much in the skills of BC Modding. Here's what I'll do. If someone volunteers to do the conversion, I will email them the models I have done (the pegasus, and the high galactica; the low galactica is going to recieve a makeover :-D) and all the maps. They can then convert it to BC.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: JimmyB76 on January 29, 2009, 05:22:09 PM
they all look great - hopefully someone will pick up the project :)
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 30, 2009, 04:21:38 PM
Any good modelers feel like doing some collaborations with me? There a few fanon vipers I'd like to add to the collection, and I don't want to get burnt out doing them.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Tuskin38 on January 30, 2009, 10:04:09 PM
you know what I think would make a good Colonial ship? The z-95 headhunter from Star Wars

http://www.phoxim.de/z95_headhunter/z95_fertig07.jpg

Minus the big laser cannons of cource.

The Z-95 was based off the x-wing which was designed by the person who designed the viper if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Aeries on January 30, 2009, 10:10:47 PM
you know what I think would make a good Colonial ship? The z-95 headhunter from Star Wars

http://www.phoxim.de/z95_headhunter/z95_fertig07.jpg

Minus the big laser cannons of cource.

The Z-95 was based off the x-wing which was designed by the person who designed the viper if I remember correctly.

I could see that; mount a large Gatling gun on the bow and replace the lasers with a pair of anti-toaster tri-firing missile mounts...
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Tuskin38 on January 30, 2009, 10:22:16 PM
you know what I think would make a good Colonial ship? The z-95 headhunter from Star Wars

http://www.phoxim.de/z95_headhunter/z95_fertig07.jpg

Minus the big laser cannons of cource.

The Z-95 was based off the x-wing which was designed by the person who designed the viper if I remember correctly.

I could see that; mount a large Gatling gun on the bow and replace the lasers with a pair of anti-toaster tri-firing missile mounts...


Haha, yeah.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 30, 2009, 11:38:39 PM
the Z-95 was basically a drawing that was an early concept for the X-Wing. It was indeed designed by Ralph McQuarrie, who did design the Viper for the original BSG (and the original Galactica herself).

I think using the Z-95, with its close ties to the X-Wing would be a little too obvious. I think the Scorpion (the one fighter I have with the engines at then ends of the wings and the long nose) is a close design to it.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on January 31, 2009, 09:10:40 AM
So is anyone interested in a few collabs? I'll unwrap and texture :-D.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/145/python2dp6.png)
The Python. Based off of Larsen's take on a reimagined viper. Figure it would make a great heavy strike fighter.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7659/vipermk1byf8.png)
The Fatboy fighter.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7016/vipermk3vv1.png)
Viper mk3
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: ZERO on January 31, 2009, 01:58:25 PM
viper looks almost show worthy.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: FarShot on January 31, 2009, 05:34:54 PM
I think it would look better if the exhaust tapered and if the nose had more muscle to it.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on February 01, 2009, 12:19:49 AM
I think it would look better if the exhaust tapered and if the nose had more muscle to it.

To which Viper are you refering to?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: FarShot on February 01, 2009, 08:52:47 AM
Oh, my bad.  :lol:  The mark 3.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on February 01, 2009, 10:28:04 AM
Oh, my bad.  :lol:  The mark 3.

In that case, yeah you are probably right.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Dalek on February 01, 2009, 10:40:39 AM
Shouldnt the wings in the pictures be a bit bigger?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Furyofaseraph on February 01, 2009, 10:41:25 AM
Shouldnt the wings in the pictures be a bit bigger?

Which picture?
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: anazonda on February 01, 2009, 11:14:05 AM
A little off topic:

How do the vipers manuver. From the looks of it, it seems they can just fly in a straight line.
Title: Re: Who wants some battlestar stuff?
Post by: Kirk on February 01, 2009, 01:38:11 PM
Small nose and tail mounted thrusters.