Topic: TOS Battlestars and Basestars

[Starfox1701]

I'm tring to find some better TOS Battlestars and Basestars. For those to young to know this is what I'm looking for

[FoaS_XC]

I think kreeargh knows where to find them - I myself, don't.

[Starfox1701]

How about it guys; is there anything better then Maudib's battlestar and basestar?

[Starfox1701]

Where are the models?

[Kreeargh]

http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163389306.0.html  Here is my try Pics are old by the way the model is done . If i can find a maper and texturer its fair game for release. A detaild basestar wouldnt be hard to make but there agian need maper and texturer. If you wish them soon any way 2 years from now i may have time.

[Starfox1701]

I could try to texture it and the base star when done

[Kreeargh]

I could try to texture it and the base star when done

Ill send the Galactia asap. On the basestar. I have one version i made for the Sins of the 13th tribe mod but not accurate and low in poly. It uses the same textures  Maudib has on his model that I was allowed to use for freelancer moding. Want a new model? Tell me poly cap ill get to work  I dont do segmented or whatever that term is models unless i feel like it / hollow in center. Some games require it but sfc does not and the type require a higher poly count if made. I only make those if i want some inside detail to show up error free or if it was requested.

[Starfox1701]

A new baseship would be cool.  I think 10k would be enough but whatever you need to get it right

[Kreeargh]

Here is New fix try soon to be a finished  Nova class not Galactia. Nova class is a prototype  in my eyes . My old versions wont import to gmax so i am forced to remake 1/3 of the detail. This is the lowest = a few poly I can make the model is NOT error free many back faceing removed to make it low poly as Possable. But is should work in many games. My end goal for sfc is MAX 10000 poly but may go over a few. The end result for the mesh itself will end up around 50k in poly as i will continue the mesh untill i make all i see on the Ertel plastic design i have as ref .

[Starfox1701]

Cool; please send the mesh in a milkshape friendly format when your done.

If you ever decide to shoot for the studio model version check this link.

http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=4124

[Kreeargh]

Cool; please send the mesh in a milkshape friendly format when your done.

If you ever decide to shoot for the studio model version check this link.

http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=4124

I have had the pics for a few years but i dont agree with "studio" the jerry cans and other stuff that was put on the it from ww2 models to make it space worthy. One reason i used the ertel plastic model as ref use ,good detail and lack bullcrap not needed for any games.

[Starfox1701]

What about the rim of the head? Everyone seams to want a trench there whenits actually a bulgde. Are you planing in building up the details from the trench?

[Kreeargh]

What about the rim of the head? Everyone seams to want a trench there whenits actually a bulgde. Are you planing in building up the details from the trench?

Show what you are talking about maybe?

[Starfox1701]

The rom of the head. You currently have a trench. As you can see thats not how the rim looks on either the plastic or the studio models. I was wondering what your final plans where for that area. Also as the last pic shows there is some detail at the area just below and behind the name on the bay pod that is not on the plastic model.  I would like to request it's addition too the model because you can see it very prominently in Name angle shots of Atlantia, Galactica, and Pegasus. It makes sence it would be on the prototype too. It looks like hookups for fuel transffers at starbase. Do you need more info?

[Kreeargh]

I am useing the Ertel model not revell monogram version. The ertel lacks detail on side profile mostly and i dont care. I am already over 10k in poly and i still have not created much at bottom. The entire model will be ajusted to fit what i can make and think works well. 

[Starfox1701]

If I make changes to the mesh after you are done will I be able to release my veriation too?

[Kreeargh]

If I make changes to the mesh after you are done will I be able to release my veriation too?

I have no issues with that just credit what work I do.Many dont and i allow it but 

[Starfox1701]

Cool you get it to me and we will see what we can see

[Kreeargh]

This is what i have so far good or bad its what it is 

[Magnum357]

If I may be so bold, and I'm sure just posting here will be a problem for me, but is this for a Battlestar Galactical mode or something?

by the way, that is a very nice model of the Nova class.   

[Starfox1701]

She looks good so far.  I am a little concerned that the head's sides and bottom don't have any detail yet but I'm sure you will work it out.

[Kreeargh]

If I may be so bold, and I'm sure just posting here will be a problem for me, but is this for a Battlestar Galactical mode or something?

by the way, that is a very nice model of the Nova class.   

I have been makeing a model baised off of the Ertel plastic model design i use for referance.  My goal is to make it as accurate as i can and low enough poly some games can play it. I call it Nova class cause its not accurate  The bay launch areas are off and alot of stuff but its all fun anyway.

As for use i really dont care . If its released in public it will be stolen some day if not at day of release. I dont make em to tease i release my work unless the job was requested not to or i get lazy.

[Kreeargh]

She looks good so far.  I am a little concerned that the head's sides and bottom don't have any detail yet but I'm sure you will work it out.

What poly max can you use? Im not sure what game you want it for not that i care but poly max would be nice so i can make what i need to make and give you that max version when done. SFC1,2,op max in my eyes should be 12k WITH lods sfc3 17k poly max. Multiplayer play sfc max 8k.

[Starfox1701]

Use as much as you need.  My milkshape won't have a problem. You really wouldn't want alot of battlestars on screen at one time anyway. At 150 Vipers per battlestar your PC would be quickly overwelmed any way.

[Kreeargh]

Use as much as you need.  My milkshape won't have a problem. You really wouldn't want alot of battlestars on screen at one time anyway. At 150 Vipers per battlestar your PC would be quickly overwelmed any way.

Depends on the game engine used, milkshape wont work more than 60,000 poly at any one time as far as i have been told.

[Starfox1701]

It's 65,999 polies and or 75 mesh groups. I don't think you will need that much will you?

[Kreeargh]

It's 65,999 polies and or 75 mesh groups. I don't think you will need that much will you?

I am not going to waist any poly that i can. I expect the entire model to be around 50k in poly at final but im not sure on that its always hard to tell at first .

[Starfox1701]

What are you think 2 week to completion?

[Kreeargh]

What are you think 2 week to completion?

If i did not have other pending things to do yea. But I model for fun and when allowed by personal issues not for pay so it will get done when it gets done thats all i can say sorry about that  . I can quote 12k 15 k ect poly levels show pics when ready.  But done is hard to tell at this point. The BSG project that this model started is over a year old as it is over 20 meshes i have created to fit things in and I have other game mods to work model time in.
Edit: I can send what i have done to date thats up to the moder of the game that wants it ect ect i dont care .

[Starfox1701]

I'll wait for the finished product.

[Starfox1701]

While technicly nit a Basestar this is a TOS Cylon ship I have been tinkering with. Its actually the first finished model I have ever done I felt was worth posting. Last pick is what I based it on.

[Kreeargh]

Frakin sweet dude

[Starfox1701]

Thanks Shes a bit shy of 12,000 polys woking on a textur right now

[Bernard Guignard]

I like it reminds me of the TOS Cylon BaseStars

[Starfox1701]

Working on the texture and should have some pics tommrow Clening thing up I got the mesh down to around 8600 polies. Should make for a nice TOS Cylon warship when done

[Starfox1701]

Here are the pics. Keep in mind the textures are a WIP

[Starfox1701]

more updates

[pepperman]

Looking good Starfox.  While Cylon in design I could easily see this working the Start Universe as well.  A starbase, an advanced research facility, or advanced weapons platform are a few possibities to consider.

[Starfox1701]

Thanks pepperman

[manitoba1073]

I agree pepper looks sweet for both Universes, maybe as a advance repair star base.