Topic: What's that wacky Theorhaven guy up to today? (kitbash of USS Reyes to TMP era) (Read 5225 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..

Captain Ron · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2003, 04:56:25 am »

Did you ever get the Davids-C completed (missing rings done)?

Azel · « **Reply #21 on:** December 08, 2003, 04:05:15 pm »

AWESOME!!!!

atheorhaven · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2003, 07:38:40 pm »

I checked, and the only texture that it was missing was FGal2.bmp and FGal21.bmp... and they don't appear to add in anything really to the phaser array. But I'll release them as an add-on pack for the Davids-C because they were supposed to be with it in the first place..

Azel, expect the greenspace to move down a bit, along with the new torpedo-pod tonight.

Captain Ron · « **Reply #23 on:** December 08, 2003, 08:18:40 pm »

Those were it I copied the ones from the Galaxay I had and the textures are there now.

THANKS!!!!

Azel · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2003, 11:50:17 pm »

Cool

Thanks mate

Azel · « **Reply #25 on:** December 09, 2003, 01:09:32 am »

Hey Alec, findme tomorrow on MSN...I need to ask you a question

Captain Ron · « **Reply #26 on:** December 09, 2003, 01:24:58 am »

Itis actually the purplish colour in the corners that are the ring textures everything else doesn't matter.

Azel · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2003, 09:21:49 am »

Hey are you going to tweak the interhulls(necks) anf the pylons???
just asking

looks damn fine

atheorhaven · « **Reply #29 on:** December 09, 2003, 10:41:31 am »

Geez, so demanding.

I can do something with it.. just not sure what yet.. but I'll figure it out.

Does look like my Internet is down for a day or so though, so I'll do quick notes from work if I can. Working on colorizing the windows on the secondary hull tonight..

Azel · « **Reply #30 on:** December 10, 2003, 06:24:01 pm »

Any new news???

Bernard Guignard · « **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2003, 07:27:21 am »

bump for news

atheorhaven · « **Reply #33 on:** December 15, 2003, 03:02:09 pm »

Well, my Internet is still down.. so I haven't been able to upload any new pix.. but the TMP Reyes is almost complete, just a bit of work to do on the neck textures. And in the meantime, I've completed Nanner's New Orleans kitbash (wait until you see the beauty shot for it), have one texture to do on his Freedom kitbash (just have to fix the neck lighting), and have completed one of my own ideas, Bill & Ted's phone booth from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure". (The promo for it has been playing here at work day in and out.. I *had* to do something like it. That and the Princess' Mercedes shuttle from "Spaceballs".. that's on the same promo, and is the works. Should go nicely with the Eagle 5 of Lonestar's that's out there.

So we're switching ISP's.. our current one shut things down because they had a problem with my wife running a non-profit web server (on Windows XP which has a web server built in by default, but they won't accept my argument). So we're going with another broadband provider because my wife now works for them and we get a 30% discount, free installation, and lots of good stuff to go with it.

Also, completed some initial weapons and planet textures.. and found an excellent program to help me get the shadowing done up right on them.. so as soon as we're back online, I'll post a bunch of lovely new pix. That New Orleans beauty shot made an excellent wallpaper as well..

Bernard Guignard · « **Reply #34 on:** December 15, 2003, 05:36:28 pm »

Neat Looking forward to you being back on line shortly

atheorhaven · « **Reply #35 on:** December 20, 2003, 02:20:16 am »

Okay, one machine is now up.. and it'll be just getting the WinBloze95 machine working with ADSL and I'll be back to normal again.

I litertally got this running 5 minutes ago.. you can see what kind of life I have I guess..

Pix today/tomorrow..

atheorhaven · « **Reply #36 on:** December 22, 2003, 05:07:55 pm »

Okay, have an IP on the other machine now.. just don't have the ability to do anything other than get the IP. So that's still in progress, along with the neck textures for the Reyes. In the meantime though, I've done up some shots of the completed Nannerslug request.. the New Orleans.

Top

Bottom

Left Side

Front

Back

and beauty shot (this is a larger version suitable for wallpaper than the SFC 3 BS file, but the same shot)

This'll be going over to Nanner as soon as I do up the credits.

atheorhaven · « **Reply #37 on:** February 03, 2004, 02:30:52 am »

Alright... finished off the Reyes tonight. Secondary hull texture got a little gibbled when my computer locked up 16 steps into the lining and the last save was too far back... but all in all.. it doesn't look all that shabby.

Now again, here's the before:

And here's the end result..

And the download link finally:

http://www.the-tcs.net/_hosted/atheorhaven/html/userfiles/ships/trek/sfc2/USS_Reyes_TMP_SFC2.zip

And a few more shots

It's been a while on this one... between Christmas, work, home, and other projects, this one kind of gathered some dust.

But it's complete now...

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #38 on:** February 03, 2004, 02:59:20 am »

That is one great looking ship,am d/l now.

ModelsPlease@aol.com

Dizzy · « **Reply #39 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:03:31 am »

Snagged it. VERY unique design. Like it a lot. Nice job and TY!

Gonna try it out later... must... sleep...

Captain Ron · « **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:26:27 am »

The Reyes came out well, now that one for NannerSlug also looks interesting.

It is a good day to download!
-GAFY?

sandman69247 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 03, 2004, 08:00:18 am »

Hey Alec, how's it hangin' bro?

I know the feeling about projects, work, homelife etc...but it sure is fun, ain't it?

Now, to the models....

, purty.

Great job as usual.

Azel · « **Reply #42 on:** February 03, 2004, 10:06:06 am »

THANKS ALEC!!!!

Awesome stuff as expected

Kaenyne · « **Reply #43 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:23:09 pm »

Agreed Captain!

Between your latest, the Darkstorm Borg and the Reyes, I'll be busy tonight!

atheorhaven · « **Reply #44 on:** February 04, 2004, 03:23:38 am »

Just a general note to everyone... I love to get screencaps of the stuff that I work on ingame.. let's me see how others are seeing it, and see that others are enjoying it.

F12, then convert to JPG afterwards and email 'er to my Hotmail acct...

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