Topic: USS Kijev Retexture WIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (pics inside) (Read 2252 times)

Marauth · « **on:** March 16, 2003, 11:18:02 am »

Original model by P81, nacelles taken off his 3rd version connie, 1763 polys with the new nacelles. Textures are obviously by Pataflafla - most from the the Chandley and I think the torps and Starfleet emblem are from his Northampton. The textures for the hull extension, nacelle struts and torpedo launchers are all from scratch using Pata's aztec pattern as a base. All textures 1024*1024. I took some liberty with the new textures as the only diagram of the FASA ship I've seen is very blurred and lacking in detail, I used P81's textures as a basic pattern though.

I know it's sh!t but I never made any textures from scratch before, I even had to nick the aztec this time so...

I still need to get blank textures for the saucer (Pata - any chance of you sending them my way? - e-mail's in my profile) Then If anyone wants it I'll get permission and try and find a place to host it

Chrystoff · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2003, 11:36:12 am »

I really like the look of the Kiev. I use it as a heavy destroyer in my TMP version of OP. I generally don't try to make too many requests, since I have no modeling skills and don't feel like I have the right, but I will in this case: Is there any way you can add a hanger pocket (like on Atrahasis/P81's Tikopai class) on the saucer? If you are wondering what that looks like, there are pics and a download of the Tikopai on Ducttape Wonders site.

Marauth · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2003, 12:15:54 pm »

Actually that gives me an idea - I didn't really like the positioning of the hanger entrance on the Tikopai, and in the case of the Kijev, that'd put it right on top of the warp core. I'll try and fit 2 hangers in on the back - kinda like on the Reliant. Okay just done that - it looks pretty cool, I used the Northampton shuttlebay texture and removed the number '1' otherwise it woulda been inverted on one side.

And Chrystoff - don't worry about asking people for stuff, I do it all the time and I have no discernable tallent at this stuff. Just don't get mad when modders decide not to do something you asked for.

New shuttlebays:

How's that look?

Chrystoff · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2003, 12:33:10 pm »

Hey, That looks pretty dang good! Very nice! I can't wait to play this puppy.

Rogue NineCH · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2003, 04:42:10 pm »

AHHHH the Kiev! One of my favorites, another reason that theTMP era is my favorite.

Captain KoraH · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2003, 05:27:15 pm »

Very nice work! I'll be looking to download this variant.

Marauth · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2003, 05:39:05 pm »

Well, the ships is sitting in my ModViewer, can't really do much untill I get some blanks for the saucer. Also, I don't have anything to do the circular writing properly, or the red pinstriping around the regs so if anyone wants to make up the name & regs they're more than welcome to.

While I'm posting, I have to ask: Kiev,or Kijev. I'm obviously far more in favour of Kijev, because that's how you spell it, but I'm aware that FASA spelt it Kiev. I just hate anglicisations, they make names sound ugly - like Moscow instead of Moskva.

Klingon Fanatic · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2003, 05:55:53 pm »

As most of the ships brought from FASA to SFC are in fact upgrades to the original class, I would say 'Kiejv' is fine with me. I for one, look forward to adding this to the FASA to SFC collection. This brings the total number of Kiejv's I am aware of to three. P81's original, a homeworld conversion (low poly) and this one.

Speaking of upgrades: The FASA D-10 H is a kitbash described as having a Saber head and is supposed to be [according to the FASA write up on this class] *cough* the best of the series *cough*; it would be a simple kitbash to have D'deridex's SFC3 L-9 Saber command pod (w/ torpedo bay)added to Atrahasis' D-10B (Yes there was a D-10B folks). On the other hand, I also would like to see a D-10X with Atrahasis' C-7 warp engines on her, LOL

Qa Pla!

KF

Frasier Crane's Boseman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2003, 07:59:59 pm »

Fantastic!

:crazy:

starforce2 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2003, 11:16:42 pm »

Quote:

Original model by P81, nacelles taken off his 3rd version connie, 1763 polys with the new nacelles. Textures are obviously by Pataflafla - most from the the Chandley and I think the torps and Starfleet emblem are from his Northampton. The textures for the hull extension, nacelle struts and torpedo launchers are all from scratch using Pata's aztec pattern as a base. All textures 1024*1024. I took some liberty with the new textures as the only diagram of the FASA ship I've seen is very blurred and lacking in detail, I used P81's textures as a basic pattern though.

I know it's sh!t but I never made any textures from scratch before, I even had to nick the aztec this time so...

I still need to get blank textures for the saucer (Pata - any chance of you sending them my way? - e-mail's in my profile) Then If anyone wants it I'll get permission and try and find a place to host it

It's not [censored]. Though the 2 different registries is a bit funny. I like the torpedo pod.

Rogue NineCH · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2003, 02:09:54 am »

Lestat, I have blanks if you need them. Click on this link if you still need them they will be ready in about 10 minutes from now. I just checked the blanks and the only thing missing is the three customary phaser strips on the saucers, but those you cna add from the saucers you already have.

Blanks

Pataflafla · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2003, 02:27:40 am »

I just posted complete blanks on my site.

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James Formo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2003, 02:50:00 am »

looking sweet

Marauth · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2003, 06:23:50 am »

Thanks everyone for the nice comments

Rogue, thanks for the thought but I was talking about Pataflafla's own textures.

Starforce - the different regs on the saucer are from Pataflafla's Chandley class - I didn't have blanks at the time and I would screw up the aztec trying to remove the regs. NCC-4900 is the registry of the Kijev, I can easily edit the ones on the nacelles because Pata leaves blank bit's of aztec lying around for me to work with (thanks for the great textures Pata)

DarkMatrix · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2003, 08:31:16 am »

looking good man

DM

Marauth · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2003, 02:39:01 pm »

Final pics with registries - U.S.S. Kijev NCC-4900.

I'm off to Frostworks to ask P81 for permission to release it - though he always gives, it's just polite you know...

starforce2 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2003, 04:11:30 pm »

you should do something quick aroun dthe pylons so they don't just "stick out" But even so I think it turned out great.

Marauth · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2003, 04:28:35 pm »

I know what you mean, unfortunatelly as the textures are mapped to both the top and bottom, that would create an unsightly blob on the top of the hull, which I can't remove because I have NO moddeling software beyond M6 so adding new textures is currently beyond my capabilities. Sorry.

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