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Offline Chrystoff

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P81's FDN
« on: July 24, 2005, 11:58:43 am »
Hi guys. Some time ago, P81 (I think) made a really good Federation class DN. In the "Ships of the Starfleet" manauls, there is a command cruiser called the U.S.S Balson. As you can see, the 2 look alike, except for the 3rd warp nacelle. I have tried my best to remove that 3rd nacelle, using MfcSfcEd.exe, but to no avail. It works on removing sections on some ships, but not all. I can remove the nacelle, but it you zoom away from the ship, it reappears, if that makes any sensce. Would someone be willing to remove that 3rd nacelle for me, and then maybe post the finished product for everyone to use? i'm happy to send a zip file of the DN.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm »
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2005, 12:52:52 pm »
Quote from: S33K100 on July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
Excellent; I'll give it a try.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2005, 01:37:39 pm »
Quote from: S33K100 on July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
Hey, that worked like a charm! Thank you!
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2005, 05:57:21 pm »
Glad to be of assistance dude, I've been using M6 for so long I think I've stretched it about as far as it can go, you can accomplish quite a lot with that program, I just wish the guy who made it were still developing it, things like the ability to add new textures to a mesh or finer movement of parts would really improve it a lot. As it is it's nice not to have to worry about converting from other files when you only want to make a kitbash.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2005, 10:15:06 pm »
Quote from: Chrystoff on July 24, 2005, 01:37:39 pm
Quote from: S33K100 on July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
Hey, that worked like a charm! Thank you!

Well if it worked, why not post your ship please so we can all enjoy it Chrystoff ?
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2005, 03:24:11 pm »
Quote from: ModelsPlease on July 27, 2005, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: Chrystoff on July 24, 2005, 01:37:39 pm
Quote from: S33K100 on July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
Hey, that worked like a charm! Thank you!

Well if it worked, why not post your ship please so we can all enjoy it Chrystoff ?
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Absolutely!! Where (and how) do i do it? I did a few different ships, and I'd like to share them.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2005, 06:03:19 pm »
Quote from: Chrystoff on July 29, 2005, 03:24:11 pm
Quote from: ModelsPlease on July 27, 2005, 10:15:06 pm
Quote from: Chrystoff on July 24, 2005, 01:37:39 pm
Quote from: S33K100 on July 24, 2005, 12:25:41 pm
Open the file and press the ']' key, the first time it will change to the LOD2 mesh, remove the third nacelle from that mesh, then press the ']' key again and it will sho the LOD3 mesh; again, delete the third nacelle, now save the mesh and look at the model in MODViewer, you will notice when you change to the 2nd and 3rd LODs that the third nacelle is now gone, that should solve your problem. Save often while doing the work though as M6 tends to crash occasionally when working with the lower detail LODs.
Hey, that worked like a charm! Thank you!


Well if it worked, why not post your ship please so we can all enjoy it Chrystoff ?
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Absolutely!! Where (and how) do i do it? I did a few different ships, and I'd like to share them.


Go to Battleclinic, sign up for free. Then go to the Community Yards http://www.battleclinic.com/docks/dock.php. Then click on upload. The directions are really simple to follow, and if ya get into any trouble just PM or IM Mr.Cue.

That should do it.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2005, 11:13:16 pm »
Go to Battleclinic, sign up for free. Then go to the Community Yards http://www.battleclinic.com/docks/dock.php. Then click on upload. The directions are really simple to follow, and if ya get into any trouble just PM or IM Mr.Cue.

That should do it.
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Okay. I guess I'd better make sure the readme's are all correct. I'll post something when I'm ready to go. About time I contributed something, eh? ;D
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2005, 07:43:56 am »
Good Man I'm looking forward to this ship it will make a great command Cruiser in the game ;D
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2005, 12:57:43 pm »
Quote from: Bernard Guignard on July 30, 2005, 07:43:56 am
Good Man I'm looking forward to this ship it will make a great command Cruiser in the game ;D
Actually, I have 6 ships to upload. I'm just waiting for Battleclinic to verify my email address.
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2005, 01:32:46 pm »
Quote from: Chrystoff on July 30, 2005, 12:57:43 pm
Quote from: Bernard Guignard on July 30, 2005, 07:43:56 am
Good Man I'm looking forward to this ship it will make a great command Cruiser in the game ;D
Actually, I have 6 ships to upload. I'm just waiting for Battleclinic to verify my email address.

WOOHOO six new ships  ;D
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2005, 02:12:46 pm »
WOOHOO six new ships  ;D
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Hey, MP, how long does it take for Battleclinic to verify your email address? It's been a few hours now...
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2005, 10:33:53 am »
It should have been instantaneous, MrCue is online, PM or IM him now and see if he can help ya
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Re: P81's FDN
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2005, 08:23:41 pm »
Quote from: ModelsPlease on August 01, 2005, 10:33:53 am
It should have been instantaneous, MrCue is online, PM or IM him now and see if he can help ya
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Okay, I'll check with him.
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