Topic: Rick "Hobbes" Sniders designed USS Diligent (Read 2303 times)

James Formo · « **on:** March 09, 2003, 03:05:52 am »

WIP means work in progress for any newbies present

I did this mesh in 4 and a half hours. A new personal record. However I will probably spend 8 more hours on it fine tuning.

removed pic as I will be adding updated pics and want to keep down the load time for 56k ers.

Sandman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2003, 04:39:48 am »

Hey, now thats an interesting looking ships...The engines need something.. the mixing of elements 2 warp engine pod designs is intersting but ...It's just me, now...it feels like a good start of an idea, but the final shape needs a more unigue look to it. Not jusr warp nacels stuffed through a attack ships sponsons :-)
I like the forward hull and the twin fin/boom connector from the warp nacels to the secondary hull look marvelous... keep 'em no matter what else ya do!

Whats she look like from the front under the primary hull?.. Curious to see if your just going to lash an existing sensor dish on there or craft something new...

Keep at it... I know ya got it in yas, and its just gotta come out!

(rename it "Mojo Rising" <grin>)

Sandman Sends

starforce2 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2003, 12:59:54 pm »

hoep u keep it acurate man, I like it just the way it is. It looks great thus far.

E_Look · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2003, 10:15:35 pm »

Great job so far. I'd say don't be afraid to put your personal touches on the model.

Turling · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2003, 12:40:22 am »

Beautiful ship - I've been hoping somebody would do this for a while now.

James Formo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2003, 09:57:11 pm »

Thanks for the comments.

Ducttapewonder · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2003, 11:05:25 pm »

Lookin good Mr. Formo. You are doing an outstanding job with your ships. Feels like rooting for the underdog.....considering you arent using "MAX".....Kinda makes you a hero in my book.

Mackie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2003, 11:56:54 pm »

j00 my hero as well

MILKSHAPE FOREVER!

James Formo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2003, 02:21:16 pm »

well er I am looking for a phone booth at the moment (no, not to change into superman, but to dial 911 for emergency mesh help) Rick"Hobbes"Snider (the ships designer) was kind enough to send me a couple pics. After seeing them I went back to meshing.

I had the angle and position of the struts wrong. fixed that, added the weapons pod below the saucer. Spent a lot of time trying to salvage the secondary hull. I think the 2nd hull will find the scrap heap

I have been wanting to figure out how to do the back end. Been studying it hard. I have a plan as to how I think I can mesh it. I never had a plan before. Always just jumped in head first

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Here is some eye candy

Pic is from http://www.scifi-meshes.com/

Mesh and design by Rick Snider.

James Formo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2003, 04:07:52 am »

Not sure what to do with the struts texture wise. Getting the mapping done. Soon my favorite part. The little detail work.

I was thinking of making a fleet for the Federation Special Task Force. Where the textures look like Federation, but not canon. Also not as clean as what you usually seen. But a bit worn from space travel. The ships all would need to look DS9 ish or genx.

Hey Rick Snider. Can I please get your permission to release this version of your design. Not done yet-but well likely wrap it up by Monday or Tuesday.

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