Topic: U.S.S. Leyte Gulf NCC-74840 by ModelsPlease (Read 1872 times)

ModelsPlease · « **on:** October 13, 2005, 06:55:48 pm »

U.S.S. Leyte Gulf NCC-74840
United Federation of Planets
Leyte Gulf-class cruiser

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The Leyte Gulf class cruiser was constructed with common components to both the Galaxy and Nebula class cruisers.
This was seen as logical due to the interchangeability of components between the ship classes, and also so that personnel trained to operate one class of ship could easily adapt to the others.
When the Leyte Gulf was being designed, there was discord among the top brass at Starfleet as to whether it should primarly be a scientific vessel or a combat vessel.
This discord existed as a result of the Borg incursion, and strained relations with the Cardassian Empire.
The design of the Leyte Gulf was one that pleased both sides - the upper pod could be used to house any combination of sensors of weapons, and hardware in the pod could be swapped out at any starbase.
It also employs separable saucer and drive sections, which not only keep non-combatants safe in times of trouble but also increase the offensive capabilites of the drive section.
It was also fitted with high dissipation shileds to increase its defensive capabilities.
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Author : ModelsPlease
Original mesh and textures by : Moonraker
Based on the physical model by : George Wofford
Kitbashed by : ModelsPlease
http://www.battleclinic.com/docks/files/dist/index.php/file,511f2c8c0b9b92403f4052dfbc9e27d1.rar

This was always one of my favorite physical models and FINALLY she's in the game

Enjoy !!!!
-MP

Antivyrus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2005, 07:02:41 pm »

looks great there MP only crit I have is maybe the pod needs to be a bit higher so that its above the saucer like in the referance model

Captain Pierce · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:09:55 pm »

What gets the pod above the saucer on the physical model is much higher placement of the warp nacelles--looks like they're at the same height as the widest section of the saucer...

Centurus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:19:35 pm »

They are in the reference picture. In MAX, just make the mesh editable, select only the nacelles plus a portion of the pylon, and move them up. This causes a stretching effect, leaving the unselected portions of the mesh unaffected.

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:42:04 pm »

Quote from: Daihak on October 13, 2005, 08:19:35 pm

They are in the reference picture. In MAX, just make the mesh editable, select only the nacelles plus a portion of the pylon, and move them up. This causes a stretching effect, leaving the unselected portions of the mesh unaffected.

I have no way of doing that bro, I don't have MAX.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:45:56 pm »

MP, catch me on MSN. Its a quick fix, i can do it for you if you wish.

Centurus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:56:00 pm »

Milkshape should also be able to do the same job easily. What you do is select the engines and part of the pylons like you would if you were gonna tear them off the model for use in a kitbash, and then use the move tool like you would to move a piece into place. That should stretch the selected part of the mesh and not touch the other parts.

Norsehound · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2005, 12:43:28 am »

Just out of curiosity, do you do TMP models?

Never really fond of TNG and onward to be honest...

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2005, 02:16:03 am »

Quote from: Norsehound on October 14, 2005, 12:43:28 am

Just out of curiosity, do you do TMP models?

Never really fond of TNG and onward to be honest...

What did ya have in mind ?

Norsehound · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2005, 04:36:54 am »

I was just asking in general. There's a lot of TNG stuff floating around here, and I've noticed most of your bashes (outside of the three multi-nacelle ones (Where did they go anyway??) seem to be leaning more towards TNG.

I profess that I'm a TOS-TMP fan, and given the choice I'd toss TNG altogether and start ST right where ST:IV left off. B&B screwed up the universe in a big way, and the only way I can see to erase the damage is make a clean start.

Should I make a request fourm for this? Otherwise, the Sacajawea looks nice...
http://www.shipschematics.net/startrek/images/federation/battlecruiser_sacajewea.jpg

OlBuzzard · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2005, 07:52:57 am »

Quote from: Antivyrus on October 13, 2005, 07:02:41 pm

looks great there MP only crit I have is maybe the pod needs to be a bit higher so that its above the saucer like in the referance model

Hey MP .... AV is right .. everything looks good bud ... BUT that pod needs to be higher to clear the bridge.

Good bash !

ModelsPlease · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2005, 12:21:41 pm »

Quote from: OlBuzzard on October 14, 2005, 07:52:57 am

Quote from: Antivyrus on October 13, 2005, 07:02:41 pm
looks great there MP only crit I have is maybe the pod needs to be a bit higher so that its above the saucer like in the referance model

Hey MP .... AV is right .. everything looks good bud ... BUT that pod needs to be higher to clear the bridge.

Good bash !

If you guys look at my original posting you'll notice I added a second ship to the download , I adjusted the pylons for correct height

. SO now ya have a choice of 2 ships. Re-uploaded so go get it

OlBuzzard · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2005, 01:00:30 pm »

thanks MP ...

I'll grab both of them this PM when I get home.

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