Topic: Need an SFC3 modder.......

[Major A Payne]

I've got a model which, if someone is willing I'd like to see a vessel of mine converted to SFC2/3.

Basically I don't have anywhere to post any images myself, but my models a 1155 poly remake of the one in this thread below:

 Sci-Fi Meshes forum thread

I've got two different size texture sets (512*512 and 1024*1024) with it. My problem is I've got no SFC modding skill at all so anyone who's willing to do this the help would be appreciated.

[InterMech]

I could do it fairly easily for you if you have the model in .ms3d, .3ds, or another common form. You can e-mail it to interstellarmachine@hotmail.com and I will try to get to it in the next couple days. Send the model, textures and the length in meters that the ship should be.

- Interstellar Machine  

[Terradyhne]

man bringing ships into SFC is easyer than  making  them for Armada    

[Major A Payne]

Thanks InterMech. I also thought I recognised your nickname.

Terra. I'd love to actually give this a go myself, but I have no idea where to even start. I've gotten the tutorial that was released so I might give it go before I do anythign else. One thing though is how is the scaling worked out for resizing the model??

[atheorhaven]

Usually, I scale parts on the Armada mesh against pre-existing SFC models of a similar design.  If there's nothing similar, then I look at the scale it was on TV or in movies (if it was) and try to get a similar scale.  If not from there, then it's best guess.  But usually the scale translates well for me, as it does for me when I convert over a .LWO if the LWO was originally scaled down from a default size.  

[sandman69247]

I usually just scale it to the size of the model it is going to replace in the game...that way it cuts down on the shields going through the model.