Topic: TOS Federation light dreadnought available (Read 9175 times)

Rod ONeal · « **on:** May 22, 2008, 06:22:11 pm »

I haven't had a project keep my interest very well lately (maybe it's a hangover from the GK Ent?), but this is getting far enough along that I feel confident that I'll finish it soon.

Here's a teaser shot. I'll have more later.

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:54:18 am »

Alrighty then... Not a lot of interest in a Fed Fast Dreadnought, eh?

That's alright. I was being a bit cheeky giving a front view not unlike STXI. I've got more texturing done today though and can show more. Hopefully it'll be finished this weekend.

Centurus · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:44:33 am »

Incredibly clean mesh. I still think the front end of the saucer needs viagra. Other than that, beautiful work.

markyd · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2008, 07:40:50 am »

looks real nice rod, textures look clean and crisp too.. the saucer looks warped, is that the way its supposed to be or is it just an odd angle in the render, great model though mate.

Atolm-Rising · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:50:26 am »

Sweet work there mate!
I personally am glad to see that some-one besides me has opted a Sukhoi-like saucer

, and to pop one on a TOS ship, that's ballsy

Nicely done

Centurus · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:07:47 am »

Quote from: markyd on May 23, 2008, 07:40:50 am

looks real nice rod, textures look clean and crisp too.. the saucer looks warped, is that the way its supposed to be or is it just an odd angle in the render, great model though mate.

The front of the saucer is bending downward.

Terradyhne · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:12:29 am »

model and textures look great but i never liked those so called fast ship designs with a streamlined saucer

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:05:16 pm »

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

Yeap, the saucer is curved. I knew it would be controversial, but I did it because as I looked at the design I thought that it'd have a big blind spot looking out over the long nose. As Atolm noted with the Sukhoi (I was thinking the SST.) to improve visibility you drop the nose. Not important in space, I know, but it could be in space dock. LOL For me it makes it look more aggressive, like a Sukhoi.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2008, 01:00:07 am »

might make sense for a tighter field and shield bubble too

Lepton · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:39:06 pm »

I think the curved saucer is great. The model looks a lot better than the Starline miniature of the DNL. The only thing I might change is to decrease the size of the curved areas leading to the main bridge and the sensor dome. Basically, hold the saucer by the top and bottom and squeeze. It just looks a little extreme in head-on view.

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2008, 03:39:51 pm »

I'll have to double check. I put this up against orthos of the Federation-class dreadnought when I made it. I matched the profiles of the two ships. I do see what you are pointing out though. Because of the reduced width of the saucer it looks bulbous.

atheorhaven · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:46:29 am »

Love the fast saucer design personally.. as for the dropped nose though for visibility, what about a pulled in design similar to p81's FCX? It'd be something that I'd personally like to see.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:43:45 pm »

it makes it look like it's smiling at ya lol

Centurus · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:26:37 pm »

Quote from: Starforce2 on May 25, 2008, 04:43:45 pm

it makes it look like it's smiling at ya lol

I wonder what's feeding the warp core, space mary jane?

Starforce2 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2008, 12:11:17 am »

Or it could be just happy to see ya... it does have a 3rd nacelle..

Centurus · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2008, 12:17:08 am »

Quote from: Starforce2 on May 26, 2008, 12:11:17 am

Or it could be just happy to see ya... it does have a 3rd nacelle..

I've got a 4th nacelle, and I ain't particularly happy to see many people. :-p

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2008, 01:15:39 am »

Not finished, but an update. I still have to do the main warp pylon textures, a bit of touch up details, and light maps

USS Mariner · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:34:40 pm »

If anything, alter the forward windows so that they remain parallel with the deck structure, and not just the curve of the saucer. That'll help.

Centurus · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:38:38 pm »

Quote from: Mariner Class on May 26, 2008, 07:34:40 pm

If anything, alter the forward windows so that they remain parallel with the deck structure, and not just the curve of the saucer. That'll help.

I was looking at that too. I was wondering if the people in the forward hull felt disoriented, or if the grav plating had to be adjusted.

Wicked Zombie · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:58:50 am »

This is definitely a well-crafted piece of work, right down to the little details. I took a shot at one of these a while ago and never bothered to continue - I wasn't going to finish the damned thing anyway but now I have an excuse

As for the dip-saucer, stick to my credo - if it doesn't piss someone off, you aren't doing it right.

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