NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP - Page 2

havoc92 · January 19 2010, 06:15 PM

Saquist wrote:

I see a toliet.
hmmm.

Yes, mary jane. Yes, starships do have toilets lol.

havoc92 · January 19 2010, 06:16 PM

And my build update that I didn't get done last night... from buzz:

Didn't get a chance to post last night before passing out; so, here are last night's final updates:

.. ok, this is showing the final placement of the outer support struts and beginning fixup of the inner wall. You'll note the shroud for the turbolift in progress aft.

Here, the inner walls are all in place.

.. and now the outer walls and shroud are completed

.. better view on the lift shroud.

.. and a profile shot sitting atop decks 2, 3 and 4.

The shroud is not yet capped. There is some work that will be done later in detailing that I'd prefer it uncapped for. So, for now, that's it. I'm working now on the hull skins for decks 2-4.

.. don't look bad just for image snapping; but, they're off now with the updates to the upper decks.

the red areas are of particular interest and show that there's definitely some shoring up to do. I'm doing some scaling work now to see if simple scaling of the edges on y will fix most of it. Going well so far; but, we'll see.

Saquist · January 19 2010, 06:22 PM

havoc92 wrote:

Saquist wrote:

felixofgolden wrote:

So you're hoping to use it as a basis for a lo poly version for a walkthrough using unreal or what have you? Yeah, there's lots of people who would love that!
The guys over at stationk7 have done portions of the FJ plans as a mod for Elite Force. Have you seen their work?
Another game engine you might be able to port to is Unity 3D. It allows for webpage based environments (with their plugin). Kinda like going to a flash page and playing a flash game, instead, you can play a full 3D game/walkthrough. Your work could possibly be used for that.

If I had this it could be imported into CAD and it would animate a walk through the ship that could be posted on Youtube.

I had thought about some walkthroughs of late. But I hadn't really given any major thought to how to go about it for the time being. I've never done video capture, so it's kinda lost on me for the moment. However, dumping a level or two into Oblivion for some fun has ocurred. That or Thief III.

The Bridge Commander network could use your modeling tallents sir. This could change games like Elite Forces to as a whole new map.

Mistreaper · January 19 2010, 07:01 PM

I would love to see that, looks great.

Professor Moriarty · January 19 2010, 11:03 PM

Good googly moogly!

havoc92 · January 20 2010, 09:10 PM

Ok, update for this afternoon:

profile and top down on the altered skins. I don't like them.
Moreover, I'm liking Franz Joseph less and less. lol.

The alteration attempts on the skins have essentially failed.
Denting is apparent in the aft section in multiple places. And the angles of the curves along the back are so restrictive as to make scaling and minor alterations impractical. It took me weeks early on to get the skins ironed out, clean and dent free. So, I don't know how long this is going to take. When I did it the first time, I there was a lot that I didn't know about max. So, cross your fingers.

havoc92 · January 20 2010, 09:15 PM

Professor Moriarty wrote:

Good googly moogly!

Lol.

Mistreaper, Thank you.

And Saquist, My next project is likely to be somewhat less involved. I have to build the statue of Jayne from Jaynestown. Have to. Lol.

Professor Moriarty · January 21 2010, 12:37 AM

So Havoc, what are you trying to accomplish here? A complete rationalization of the interior arrangement and volumetic space of a Constitution class starship (esp. as envisioned by the estimable Franz Joseph Schnaubelt)? Or are you planning on secretly building your own Constitution in orbit (shades of Michael Lonsdale as Drax from Moonraker spring to mind)?

Because (and it bears repeating), good googly moogly! You've definitely got the level of detail required for either! I salute your patience and attention to detail, sir.

Mistreaper · January 21 2010, 02:10 AM

It's just getting better, i'd like to see do this kind of work for both the A and from the new movie as will, but it's up to you man nice job.

Ronson2k10 · January 21 2010, 02:37 AM

Very ambitious and awesome work. When I do interiors from an exterior model I usually just concentrate on one section of the ship. Your taking the whole ship on. That's incredible. Going to be watching this one closely. Keep up the great work.

havoc92 · January 21 2010, 06:23 PM

Professor Moriarty wrote:

So Havoc, what are you trying to accomplish here? A complete rationalization of the interior arrangement and volumetic space of a Constitution class starship (esp. as envisioned by the estimable Franz Joseph Schnaubelt)? Or are you planning on secretly building your own Constitution in orbit (shades of Michael Lonsdale as Drax from Moonraker spring to mind)?

Because (and it bears repeating), good googly moogly! You've definitely got the level of detail required for either! I salute your patience and attention to detail, sir.

LOL. I can here the theme music playing. "Where are you.. Why do you hide.."

Well, I really just wanted to learn max pretty thoroughly. And I think it's worked. I picked a subject matter I was interested in. Only intended to do the bridge really; but, hey.. along the way..

I decided to build her and I want a model that can be used for anything from minor caps to movie quality cg to gaming.. Why sell myself short.

havoc92 · January 21 2010, 06:28 PM

Mistreaper wrote:

It's just getting better, i'd like to see do this kind of work for both the A and from the new movie as will, but it's up to you man nice job.

I've thought a number of times that I should have done the A; but, maybe in the future.

Still don't know if I like the new one. Looks like some overwraught 1930's italian air racer.. and I was never really a fan of italian designs. But, she might grow on me. Lord knows I hated the D when it first appeared.

havoc92 · January 21 2010, 06:29 PM

Ronson2k10 wrote:

Very ambitious and awesome work. When I do interiors from an exterior model I usually just concentrate on one section of the ship. Your taking the whole ship on. That's incredible. Going to be watching this one closely. Keep up the great work.

I'm hoping the detail work goes smoothly. I'm sure it will be interesting at this point. I found a new resource for reference material that looks promising. And boy do I have some cool stuff to work with now.

havoc92 · January 21 2010, 06:30 PM

ok, finally, the update for today:

These turned out better than the original skins I made by far. I made them in less than an hour; so, guess my skills have drastically improved

the deck four outer walls now need to be trimmed to meet up to the new outer skins; but, otherwise, homestretch.

TowerPower · January 22 2010, 06:41 PM

So, once this task is done (and I know it will be done), is it possible to export your work into a "game level" format where walk-abouts cane be done? That is something I've wanted to have for a long time, but don't have the talent to take it on - don't even know how to start. What I'm talking about is something like the "Elite Force" mod for the Argas Effect.

January 19 2010, 06:16 PM	#17
havoc92 Commander Location: Central Indiana	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP And my build update that I didn't get done last night... from buzz: Didn't get a chance to post last night before passing out; so, here are last night's final updates: .. ok, this is showing the final placement of the outer support struts and beginning fixup of the inner wall. You'll note the shroud for the turbolift in progress aft. Here, the inner walls are all in place. .. and now the outer walls and shroud are completed .. better view on the lift shroud. .. and a profile shot sitting atop decks 2, 3 and 4. The shroud is not yet capped. There is some work that will be done later in detailing that I'd prefer it uncapped for. So, for now, that's it. I'm working now on the hull skins for decks 2-4. .. don't look bad just for image snapping; but, they're off now with the updates to the upper decks. the red areas are of particular interest and show that there's definitely some shoring up to do. I'm doing some scaling work now to see if simple scaling of the edges on y will fix most of it. Going well so far; but, we'll see. __________________ "..the days of me not taking you seriously are coming to a middle." - Mal Reynolds, Firefly.

January 19 2010, 07:01 PM	#19
Mistreaper Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Las vegas	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP I would love to see that, looks great. __________________ Captain, what are you doing? Showing them compassion may be the only way to earn peace with Romulus. It's logic, Spock. I thought you'd like that. No, not really. Not this time.

January 19 2010, 11:03 PM	#20
Professor Moriarty Vice Admiral Location: Drifting in interspace	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP Good googly moogly!

January 20 2010, 09:10 PM	#21
havoc92 Commander Location: Central Indiana	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP Ok, update for this afternoon: profile and top down on the altered skins. I don't like them. Moreover, I'm liking Franz Joseph less and less. lol. The alteration attempts on the skins have essentially failed. Denting is apparent in the aft section in multiple places. And the angles of the curves along the back are so restrictive as to make scaling and minor alterations impractical. It took me weeks early on to get the skins ironed out, clean and dent free. So, I don't know how long this is going to take. When I did it the first time, I there was a lot that I didn't know about max. So, cross your fingers. __________________ "..the days of me not taking you seriously are coming to a middle." - Mal Reynolds, Firefly.

January 21 2010, 12:37 AM	#23
Professor Moriarty Vice Admiral Location: Drifting in interspace	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP So Havoc, what are you trying to accomplish here? A complete rationalization of the interior arrangement and volumetic space of a Constitution class starship (esp. as envisioned by the estimable Franz Joseph Schnaubelt)? Or are you planning on secretly building your own Constitution in orbit (shades of Michael Lonsdale as Drax from Moonraker spring to mind)? Because (and it bears repeating), good googly moogly! You've definitely got the level of detail required for either! I salute your patience and attention to detail, sir.

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January 21 2010, 02:10 AM	#24
Mistreaper Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Las vegas	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP It's just getting better, i'd like to see do this kind of work for both the A and from the new movie as will, but it's up to you man nice job. __________________ Captain, what are you doing? Showing them compassion may be the only way to earn peace with Romulus. It's logic, Spock. I thought you'd like that. No, not really. Not this time.

January 21 2010, 02:37 AM	#25
Ronson2k10 Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: London, Ontario, Canada	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP Very ambitious and awesome work. When I do interiors from an exterior model I usually just concentrate on one section of the ship. Your taking the whole ship on. That's incredible. Going to be watching this one closely. Keep up the great work. __________________ *It's not logical but it is often true.*

January 21 2010, 06:30 PM	#29
havoc92 Commander Location: Central Indiana	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP ok, finally, the update for today: These turned out better than the original skins I made by far. I made them in less than an hour; so, guess my skills have drastically improved the deck four outer walls now need to be trimmed to meet up to the new outer skins; but, otherwise, homestretch. __________________ "..the days of me not taking you seriously are coming to a middle." - Mal Reynolds, Firefly.

January 22 2010, 06:41 PM	#30
TowerPower Commander	Re: NCC-1701 USS Enterprise Deck by Deck - WIP So, once this task is done (and I know it will be done), is it possible to export your work into a "game level" format where walk-abouts cane be done? That is something I've wanted to have for a long time, but don't have the talent to take it on - don't even know how to start. What I'm talking about is something like the "Elite Force" mod for the Argas Effect.