Topic: Texturing Azels USS Independence (A WIP) (Read 4934 times)

sandman69247 · « **on:** November 29, 2003, 02:55:07 pm »

Azle sent me this for the Lost Era mod, along with a "painting" guide...really helps to know what the modeler wants.

Here's a lil look at what I have so far...What ya think?

Fire Blade · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2003, 03:59:39 pm »

Nice !

Azel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2003, 04:03:59 pm »

SWEET!!!
Thanks man!!

sandman69247 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2003, 08:04:18 pm »

Thanx!!

Wasn't sure you'd like it...there's just enough difference between the guide you sent and the actual model to make me wonder if it was ok...glad you like!!

Rod O'neal · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2003, 09:31:12 pm »

Looks like a winner to me. You guys got a really nice looking project going here. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2003, 10:46:43 pm »

Thanx!!

I had the original thought (I think

), but Azel and a few others have shown an interest, so we went ahead and started it.

It will probably take awhile to get it going, but, going by the GaW mod, that's common. This way, when it's ready, people will be ready for a new mod.

The Roms, thanx to Azel, are done...just need to get the rest going, but that's in the works.

starforce2 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2003, 02:10:51 am »

pretty good dude. I like the different markings around the registrey number.

Azel · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2003, 02:16:40 am »

She's looking real sweet man!!!
Thanks again

Captain Ron · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2003, 02:35:06 am »

Where was that ship hiding at, I don't believe I ever saw that one.

sandman69247 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2003, 12:15:35 pm »

It's one of Azels non-canon designs. Looks to me like a natural progression of the Excelsior style.

Did a little more this morning before football...can't work during football.

Anyway, here's a couple pics of what I have so far...the UFP symbol in the side of the bridge module is my idea...if you don't like, I can remove it.

Azel · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2003, 01:28:53 pm »

DUDE that is Awesome!!!
I love the UFP add on...it really gives her an authentisity to the design

Thanks man

Azel · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:50:18 pm »

Das Boomp!!!

sandman69247 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2003, 09:30:38 pm »

Thanx!!

Glad you like it.

Not really happy with the observation windows...I'll probably re-work those as I go. Probably won't be until tomorow night...had a few brewskis and texturing and brewskis don't mix,lol.

Azel · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2003, 08:34:44 am »

Quote:

texturing and brewskis don't mix,lol

Kaenyne · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2003, 09:03:16 am »

Brewskis or no brewskis, I'm likin' what I see...

sandman69247 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2003, 09:16:21 am »

Thanx!!

I'm trying new things out, which is fun...probably only one here using both PSP and PS for texturing, but can't get the hang of everything in PS yet.

Oh well, whatever works, right?

Azel · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2003, 01:37:37 pm »

sandman69247 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2003, 09:32:30 pm »

back atcha!!

Didn't do much yesterday, just did the glowies for the nacelles. Tonight and tomorrow I'll be doing alot more, but work unfortunately has to come 1st. Here's a look at it with the glowies:

sandman69247 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2003, 08:59:28 am »

bump...I get off work at 2:30, will be doing some and should have more pics.

Kaenyne · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2003, 09:06:07 am »

Cool! She's lookin' mighty pretty!

Azel · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2003, 11:02:00 am »

SOOOO SWEEEET!!!!!

sandman69247 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:32:24 pm »

OK, added a few windows, wanted your opinion on 'em. What size do you see her as? I was thinking halfway between the Excelsior/Ent.B and the Ambassador/Ent.C....sound good?

Kaenyne · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:35:56 pm »

Well, the windows seem to vertical to me. Maybe curve the ones on the left back of the saucer to the left and the right ones to the right. The light blue color h,,,,...try a darker shade perhaps?

But the size you propose sounds good to me.

Hope that helps...

sandman69247 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:47:27 pm »

I see what ya mean...not sure how to do it so it looks good though...I'll play with it some.

Kaenyne · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:50:08 pm »

Looking forward to seeing more WIPs!

Good luck!

Smiley · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2003, 01:52:11 pm »

The windows look a little bit too big to me, IMO

Azel · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2003, 03:28:52 pm »

Okay....those are shuttlebays on the back of the saucer :P
My bad if that was not clear...but the windows have got to go...sorry...

Azel · « **Reply #27 on:** December 04, 2003, 06:52:52 pm »

If you want to add to the mesh by cutting into the back part to make it seem more like shuttlebay doors...by all means man

and again sorry for the mix up

sandman69247 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 05, 2003, 01:11:06 pm »

Okey-dokey-smokey.

Here's a pic of the saucer...added some escape pods. Hope that's ok...wasn't clearn the design you sent me. I'll get those windows out of there...actually, I was going to ask about putting something else there, cause it didn't look right, but shuttlebays sound good.

What I'll do is, throw the plans into Photoshop and highlight/circle the areas I'm not sure of and send it to you, that way you can let me know what's what.

OK, here's the pic...

Azel · « **Reply #29 on:** December 05, 2003, 03:45:45 pm »

Esacape pods are a great add on...I would change 2 things though....First change the color of the Escape pods to a brownish grey...or just a darker grey than the HUll...and second take out the escape pods from the bow (frontish)sides...and just keep the ones on the sides of the saucer...

Thanks Man!!!

BTW...I like the size and color of the new widows

do you think that windows could be added to the inner saucer wall on the top indent of the saucer too???

sandman69247 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 05, 2003, 06:49:19 pm »

Thanx and NP on the inner windows and OKey-Doke on the pod color.

Here's a shot with the change to shuttlebays...looks much better!

Azel · « **Reply #31 on:** December 05, 2003, 07:13:12 pm »

Looks good man!!!
Can you make the bay doors larger/wider???
and a little less pyramid shaped???

Azel · « **Reply #32 on:** December 07, 2003, 01:44:37 pm »

Azel · « **Reply #33 on:** December 08, 2003, 04:07:36 pm »

atheorhaven · « **Reply #34 on:** December 08, 2003, 07:43:33 pm »

I like what you've done with the darker panels J.. looks excellent.

It's coming along nicely..

Azel · « **Reply #35 on:** December 08, 2003, 11:51:40 pm »

Aye!!!!

Kaenyne · « **Reply #36 on:** December 09, 2003, 08:16:50 am »

Yes! Looking quite nice there!

Azel · « **Reply #37 on:** December 10, 2003, 06:23:00 pm »

I needed to know

Azel · « **Reply #38 on:** December 12, 2003, 08:11:10 pm »

You know I gots to Know

sandman69247 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 14, 2003, 10:42:36 am »

SORRY!!!!!

Damn flu got me, laid me up in bed for days. I'll be doing more work on her today, sorry for the delay.
(Hey, I made poem,lol)

Azel · « **Reply #41 on:** December 18, 2003, 01:44:32 pm »

sandman69247 · « **Reply #42 on:** December 18, 2003, 02:14:38 pm »

OK, here's a few shots...made the shuttlebays more square and larger, started on the bottom of the saucer and did the "new experimental deflector dish". Still need to tweak that, but wanted you to see it as it is, see if I'm going in the right direction.

Sorry it took so long to get these up...this damn flu just hangs on and on...feel like I've been hocking up crap for months.

Anyway, here's a couple looks...

Azel · « **Reply #43 on:** December 18, 2003, 02:32:40 pm »

Awesome....

ok now business

increase the shuttlebay doors by 50% all around
And you should be good there

Now the Deflector is the right shape...but also must be larger bay about
75% and that should work....but the gold section in between the deflector dishes
is to be 2 vertically placed photon torpedo tubes(on on top of the other)

Thanks Man

sandman69247 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 18, 2003, 02:40:38 pm »

OK...was wondering about that part (the gold area)...that's an easy enough fix.

75% on the deflector...that's gonna be tough....the curve of the hull and such...but I'll work with it. The shuttle bay doors...really that big? Just seems a little big for the ship, but I'll do it up and see how it looks, maybe a side by side shot. Also, I'm working on adding the sensor array on the bottom...do you want it to be a 4 prong (cross shape), or a 6 prong (asterisk) sensor pod?

Azel · « **Reply #45 on:** December 18, 2003, 02:44:34 pm »

OK man...
6 should should be fine

sorry on the head ach

but that deflector size is paramount

sandman69247 · « **Reply #46 on:** December 19, 2003, 12:46:05 pm »

NP man, it's your baby, I'm just the painter!

OK, now, the deflector dish is about 50% bigger here...maybe 60%

anyway, is this about right? I can work with the distortions, though I kinda like the look of it as is.

Here is the shuttlebays...if this is the size you want, I'll fiddle with the mapping and get it straightened out.

Also, notice the sensor pod...need to texture it still, but wanted your opinion...ok?

Azel · « **Reply #47 on:** December 20, 2003, 12:28:13 am »

awesome

check you PM man I sent you something that may help

Azel · « **Reply #48 on:** January 13, 2004, 12:55:34 pm »

just bumping for the awaiting update

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