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Title: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: CJLarkin on January 28, 2009, 04:15:38 PM
I've posted about this ship briefly in the KM:R thread, but I thought i'd start a new one, to keep you all easily updated on its progress. Suffice to say, I have two new renders for you. Please, tell me what you think!

P.S. I have actually made some subtle editions since this point, but they're mainly smoothing issues being corrected.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: WileyCoyote on January 28, 2009, 04:28:53 PM
I like the area around the bridge as well as the engines.  It kind of looks like an opened up defiant with the shape of the engines.  The engines also have some bulk to them as if they can take a poundin' instead of snapping off.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: FarShot on January 28, 2009, 04:58:00 PM
The only thing I'd change is the deflector.  Think it should look more DJ Century like.

Other than that, love it.  Cookie!
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: ChronowerX_GT on January 28, 2009, 05:10:23 PM
Perhaps a poll for deflector? I preferre new myself.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: CJLarkin on January 28, 2009, 05:21:29 PM
I'll come up with a new design first, then you can all choose which one you prefer.
Also, should anybody ask, the Polycount Currently stands at 9,548.

Some Orthographic Renders, with an extra Perspective thrown in :P:
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: martyr on January 28, 2009, 05:33:17 PM
the nacelles are screaming out to be able to open out when you go into warp.


hmm too many outs in that sentence
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: CJLarkin on January 28, 2009, 05:35:18 PM
Hehee, I must have been watching too much BSG. That is actually a good idea, martyr.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Cmdr. Madden on January 28, 2009, 07:15:01 PM
I'll come up with a new design first, then you can all choose which one you prefer.
Also, should anybody ask, the Polycount Currently stands at 9,548.

Some Orthographic Renders, with an extra Perspective thrown in :P:


the nacelles should be longer, looks really stubby otherwise.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Billz on January 28, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
To be honest, I think the saucer section and deflector on the version in your sig look better then this latest version.

Just my opinion though.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Technerd89 on January 28, 2009, 08:40:33 PM
what you see in his signature isnt an akira-style deflector, its a logo imposed with the ships name
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Billz on January 28, 2009, 08:42:42 PM
what you see in his signature isnt an akira-style deflector, its a logo imposed with the ships name

You sure about that?
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Kirk on January 28, 2009, 11:20:00 PM
what you see in his signature isnt an akira-style deflector, its a logo imposed with the ships name
Actually, that's incorrect, he originally had an akira style deflector. Link to CXP Dev Thread (http://chronowerxproductions.com/index.php?topic=144.0)
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: FourChan on January 29, 2009, 01:43:55 AM
If CJ don't mind my input, I think the area around the bridge should have something to do, like the blind effect area, open up and have an advanced deflector or something with use of MVAM.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: eclipse74569 on January 29, 2009, 09:49:12 AM
My 2 cents worth, extend the secondary hull a bit it looks wierd from the side view where it meets the saucer.  maybe stretch it forward about 25-30%
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Villain on January 29, 2009, 09:53:09 AM
Looking good, although the buzzards are completely overshadowed by the saucer, it's a very original design.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Adonis on January 29, 2009, 10:32:04 AM
Also, make the nacelles curve backwards, it just doesn't fit the rest of the ship aesthetically as it is now.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: FourChan on January 29, 2009, 12:50:34 PM
I was just given an idea, when you goto warp/transwarp/slipstream, when the engines extend that place unfolds like blinds and it's an advanced navigational array to navigate through slipstream etc.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Technerd89 on February 03, 2009, 09:41:46 PM
i could be wrong, but i believe you have broken a trek rule. the bussards are obscured by the saucer section, i think thats a no-no
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Shadowknight1 on February 03, 2009, 09:48:28 PM
It has bussards?

It's interesting looking but eh.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Villain on February 04, 2009, 05:28:31 AM
Numerous ships break trek rules, even some onscreen ships. Really it's upto the designer whether they keep with it or not but it's still a neat ship.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: ChronowerX_GT on February 04, 2009, 08:46:23 AM
i could be wrong, but i believe you have broken a trek rule. the bussards are obscured by the saucer section, i think thats a no-no

Voyager did that.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Shino Tenshi on February 04, 2009, 11:47:08 AM
But only at warp, right?
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: ChronowerX_GT on February 04, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
But only at warp, right?
Yeah, but the prometheus? The saucer one was always hidden and the Defiant never had proper nacelles.
Title: Re: USS Aeries - NCC - 82108
Post by: Hellsgate on February 04, 2009, 01:39:10 PM
Interesting, though I'd always go with a tapered nose / deflector a-la the Defiant & the D'Kyr-Class Vulcan cruiser with that style of nacelle.