Topic: There are always possibilities.... (Read 5229 times)

Centurus · « **on:** January 16, 2011, 11:07:28 am »

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I figured I'd resurrect the Kelvin, using the Resurrection herself for parts.

Roychipoqua_Mace · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:36:46 pm »

Very nice. I liked the basic design of the Kelvin, but the JJTrek nacelles and other features were not my favorite . . . but it looks very good with the TMP features.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:40:25 pm »

agreed. Nice work.

Starfox1701 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:04:25 pm »

what he said

Centurus · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:06:47 pm »

Because the Kelvin only has one nacelle in her design, I decided to extend the length of the nacelle on this ship, so in concept she'd have more warp coils, to sustain higher warp speeds for longer durations. I also redid the torpedo launcher layout. Unlike other Connie based ships, the launcher below the saucer is a single shot fore and aft, and another forward launcher is located below the deflector.

I also created a new neck. I love the way I built the neck for the Resurrection, but I knew it didn't look right on this ship, so I made a new one. Although this new one I feel is a little thin, so I might make it thicker, but if I do, I'll make the nacelle thicker as well. I'm also considering thickening the nacelle as well, to house bigger warp coils.

Thoughts.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:13:12 pm »

My feeling is that the front of the neck needs to come forward more, making it longer on its X-axis. BUT, i could be wrong.

Centurus · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:14:29 pm »

Maybe, but I don't want to make it too too long in that respect. However, I'll go over the neck again and consider it.

Centurus · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:29:29 pm »

Fury, after thinking it over and looking at the model, you're right. I'm making changes to the neck's length.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:51:50 pm »

It's your call, I just figured I'd say somethin'

Centurus · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:06:42 am »

It was the right thing to say. I'll post some updated shots later on, with a side profile shot.

Centurus · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:21:11 am »

Ok, here are some updates. As you can see the lower neck is thicker and longer now. I thickened up the nacelle, mainly cause with the thicker neck, the nacelle was too thin for it to rest on.

I also made the upper neck connecting to the engineering hull. However, after looking at a picture of the actual Kelvin, I might try and design some sort of connecting junction, so it doesn't look so plain. Also, I might modify the forward upper torpedo launcher to integrate into the new neck.

So this ship isn't completed yet, but somewhat close.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:52:48 am »

Looks good, man.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:42:15 pm »

I thought the kelvins deflector hull rode fairly low on the saucer, iirc, if you are trying to replicate that you may want to place the launcher on top, if not..ignore me lol.

Bernard Guignard · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2011, 05:28:01 pm »

Looks very interesting

Kreeargh · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2011, 08:56:27 pm »

The kelvin is not new its a riped fasa fan design. Dont go puke canon make up your own rules.

Looks good so far

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Centurus · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2011, 11:34:13 pm »

Quote from: Starforce2 on January 18, 2011, 01:42:15 pm

I thought the kelvins deflector hull rode fairly low on the saucer, iirc, if you are trying to replicate that you may want to place the launcher on top, if not..ignore me lol.

Oh Starforce, I always ignore you. :-D *bounces off walls and makes noises like Woody Woodpecker*

Centurus · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:30:41 am »

Ok, I'm stumped. Where the upper connecting neck meets the saucer. Should I just leave it as is?

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:35:37 am »

Actually, that tiny little lip on the front of the connector looks fine to me. I could try for a full step, but I'm not sure how well it would work out.

Centurus · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:41:17 am »

I did an inward recess on the front and back of the upper neck, just to give it some character. The upper part of the neck has that same lip, but it's hidden by the engineering hull.

Yeah, I'm not sure how a full step would work out either. I've thought about it. Maybe I should just leave it as is. If I do, should I add anything else to the model?

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:42:02 am »

Textures

how's the polycount?

Centurus · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:43:49 am »

I used the Resurrection for parts, so the polycount is already beyond what the game can handle. I could do polychopping I suppose. I'm estimating this thing is going to be roughly in the neighborhood of 18k.

As for textures, I'm contemplating on trying to map this one myself.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:44:43 am »

my excelsior is 16k. It's not outrageous for the game (unless you are running multiplayer, or are facing a fleet of em)

Centurus · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:47:12 am »

My main concern is how to map the warp engines and engineering hull. I've got a basic idea of how to map the engineering hull, but the warp engines, those scare me. Saucer and bridge, not so much.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:48:20 am »

you can sorta cheat with LN-style nacelles. theres a vid somewhere I did where I mapped a set of LN-styles.

Centurus · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:51:15 am »

I've seen LN style engines mapped in a number of ways. Just that I've seen the finished product, and since I have very little experience in UV Unwrap mapping, well, you get the idea.

Centurus · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2011, 11:19:23 am »

Ok, this is going to be a hell of a lot tougher than I thought, The seem doesn't want to agree with me, and I can't get it to go directly along the centerline of the hull.

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:38:51 pm »

get on teamspeak, i'll see if i can give you a hand, if you'd like.

Centurus · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:46:09 pm »

My mic doesn't work anymore. You use MSN?

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:57:16 pm »

Apparently a lot of spam has been coming out of my hotmail account, so they disabled it... but I need a cell phone to re-verify my account, which I don't have... (*&@#$ MSN

GotAFarmYet? · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2011, 04:35:35 pm »

Quote from: FoaS_XC on January 20, 2011, 01:57:16 pm

Apparently a lot of spam has been coming out of my hotmail account, so they disabled it... but I need a cell phone to re-verify my account, which I don't have... (*&@#$ MSN

I don't think you do, as personal information should not be necessary for that account. Sounds more like a redirecting scam that is looking for a Cel number to txt spam and link to.
Just open another account

FoaS_XC · « **Reply #30 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:06:07 pm »

I already did, but the message was on the MSN website.

Starforce2 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2011, 11:17:28 pm »

Quote from: FoaS_XC on January 20, 2011, 01:57:16 pm

Apparently a lot of spam has been coming out of my hotmail account, so they disabled it... but I need a cell phone to re-verify my account, which I don't have... (*&@#$ MSN

I assume that's why you've not been on messenger lately? I'd sign up for gmail, personally..no spam..also, I don't think you actually need a hotmail account for msn any more.

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