Topic: What's that wacky Theorhaven guy up to today? (kitbash of USS Reyes to TMP era) (Read 5132 times)

atheorhaven · « **on:** November 30, 2003, 05:49:46 pm »

Well, Atolm asked me to do this, and I'd been meaning to attempt a fullblown kitbash for a while. So I started on a TMP refit of the USS Christopher D Reyes today.

Here's where I started from.. very pretty.

Now that I had the mesh in Max.. I needed to decide whose parts to use. I settled on Khaliban's because I found it first on my HD.

I opened up the archive in a new directory, and then pulled the new parts into Max. I decided to start by removing the old TOS deflectors first (leaving the lit back to match a TMP style deflector) and then by refitting the nacelles, easiest to select and delete. Removed the top TOS nacelle, then the bottom, and then moved the new TMP nacelles into position. Took a render (trying a new 3 point lighting setup for renders at the same time)

Looks good so far.. so I decided to try replacing the saucer next.

Then moved the top of the saucer to match the forward positioning of the TOS version taking care not to stretch things too much (especially the registry)

I then removed the old impulse engines, and cloned the new ones once to give me two sets to match the TOS version..

Left this shot full sized so that you can also see another reason why I chose Khaliban's parts.. the level of detailing on his textures is just beautiful!

And after that, I started work on the new registries (which is where I am now)

Left to do, texture changes on the secondary hull (to update to TMP era), generate some color illumination maps to match the style on the new parts, and send it to Atolm when complete. He asked me to concetrate on this one, then to finish the TOS Excelsior (may raid this hull for the Excelsior because that secondary hull isn't behaving at all when it comes to texturing).

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:03:32 pm »

Nice upgrade/refit. Please try this same technique with TheStressPuppy's FBB when you get a chance.

If I may, rescale the saucer with one warp engine attached to the FASA Larson, as it would make a great a FASA Larson Refit. PLEASE!

It would make a good sister ship to the Loknar Refit by Lt. Kevin Riley.

Qapla!

KF

NannerSlug · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:17:17 pm »

very cool!

atheorhaven · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:22:15 pm »

I have TSP's FBB.. so can look at that and see how it'll lend itself to kitbashing..

But do you have a d/l link for the FASA Larson? That I don't have..

Kreeargh · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:43:12 pm »

WOW these Rule on Sooooo many levels

Azel · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:57:40 pm »

THANKS MATE!!!
She's looking mighty fine

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2003, 08:22:21 pm »

Atheorhaven,

Check your e-mail for the P81 Larson.

If that doesn't work go here:

http://www.rogueninech.com/USSLarsonmk2.html

Thanks again to Rogue for hosting the P81 FASA Larson.

KF

sandman69247 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2003, 09:43:43 pm »

Cool ship, buds!!

Desty_Nova · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2003, 04:02:14 am »

D00d! Too cool! I love what you've done with it!

Anthony_Scott · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2003, 08:22:17 am »

Sweet

You can never have too many TOS to TMP refits out there

Semper Fi, Carry On

Kaenyne · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2003, 08:37:27 am »

Nice designs!

I like 'em all!

Azel · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2003, 08:43:12 am »

Quote:

Nice designs!

I like 'em all!

thanks mate

starforce2 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2003, 11:50:37 am »

nice.

Azel · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2003, 07:51:18 pm »

Thanks
but its all Alec and desty...I just meshed the TOS version

atheorhaven · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2003, 03:28:16 pm »

Well, it's the weekend, and I have a little time to work on this today. It's in the final stages before release, all that's needed now is some work on the secondary hull and replacing the TOS style warp pylon vents with TMP styled ones and it'll be done. And here's where it is right now..

I'll upload the new pix as soon as I finish posting this so the Red X's will vanish.

Next to do, windows on the secondary, adding the ring around the deflector, finishing the new UFP pendant on the side, and lighting the new ass-end registry name.

Then it's changing the warp pylon vents to TMP style, and we're about done.

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2003, 05:32:04 pm »

How about that Larson Refit I mentioned?

KF

Azel · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2003, 10:06:28 pm »

one set!!!
facing foward and aft on the bottom of the secondary hull

atheorhaven · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2003, 01:00:31 am »

Quick update..

didn't get the torpedo bays on yet, but the secondary hull is now mostly complete. Going to move the greenspace down a bit though.

Bays and greenspace should be fixed tomorrow.. then the vents and finishing touches..

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