USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! - Page 63

FrontLine · December 2 2010, 03:57 PM

Loving it. Im putting my vote behind the current escape pod set up. You just attach the panels with exploding bolts. It is an already proven design and besides it looks better.

publiusr · December 3 2010, 11:48 PM

I love how the bridge looks to be nested teardrops.

Belisarius · December 4 2010, 05:14 AM

Just curious, Vektor, and please forgive my ignorance...how do these models handle when used in animation? I assume you could manipulate these to create some pretty stunning footage, unless they're too massive. I find that hard to believe...but I have no real experience when it comes to modeling or 3D animation (beyond After Effects work like rotoscoping and digital extrapolation...most of which is concerned with 2D and limited 3D). Wondering if--given the fantastic detail and ultra-realistic textures of your designs--they could be used to create short sequences of film composited on starfield backgrounds or other stellar environments. I love seeing 'em in snapshots from different angles. I suppose I was just curious about whether or not it would be possible to see them in action, or what it would take to make the transition.

I do happen to know quite a bit about cinematography, editing, and filmmaking in general. I guess that's why this question intrigues me.

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Vektor · December 8 2010, 05:01 AM

By special request, here's a brief glimpse at the Commander's personal runabout:

It comes fully equipped with a 6.2L V-8 M/AM injection warp core, high-performance inertial dampers, and a genuine Arcturian leather interior. Phasers and fore and aft micro-torpedo launchers optional.

And you all thought that hangar was for some auxiliary craft named the Blackfoot. Pffft...

Full disclosure: I didn't build the Camaro model, I found it online. There was no attribution to its maker, though I suspect it may have begun life as a real-time model in some auto racing game or other. Textures and graphics were added by myself and the Commander.

Gep Malakai · December 8 2010, 05:05 AM

And does it transform into a badass but still kid-friendly robot?

Wingsley · December 8 2010, 05:22 AM

Now, I take it that the Camaro and the Grandeur are both in precisely the same scale?

Vektor · December 8 2010, 06:37 AM

Yes, they are both at correct scale.

Wingsley · December 9 2010, 03:47 AM

Kinda adds new meaning to "zoom-zoom"!

Professor Moriarty · December 9 2010, 05:27 AM

Ye gods, the Grandeur is monstrously huge if those are to scale!

RoJoHen · December 9 2010, 07:01 AM

I think the Grandeur needs matching blue flames on the hull.

ARcticFox · December 9 2010, 01:19 PM

Professor Moriarty wrote:

Ye gods, the Grandeur is monstrously huge if those are to scale!

Agreed

Vektor do you have a precise measurement for the length of ye fine ship?

Vektor · December 9 2010, 04:42 PM

Total overal length is 1,888 feet or a little over a third of a mile (575.6 meters or over half a kilometer for you metric folks). The Sovereign class, for comparison, is 2,246 feet (685 meters), so the Grandeur is not outrageously huge.

Satyrquaze · December 9 2010, 07:25 PM

I skimmed (mostly the pictures) this thread from start to finish and all I can stammer out is:

Beautiful.

sojourner · December 9 2010, 07:57 PM

I like how the main impulse exhaust mimics the nose of the Camaro!

erifah · December 9 2010, 08:09 PM

Professor Moriarty wrote:

Ye gods, the Grandeur is monstrously huge if those are to scale!

Yeah, that's what SHE said!

December 2 2010, 03:57 PM	#931
FrontLine Nekkid Hedonistic Ethical Slut Location: Killin' Zombies!	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Loving it. Im putting my vote behind the current escape pod set up. You just attach the panels with exploding bolts. It is an already proven design and besides it looks better. __________________ THE orignal naked hedonistic glutton! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!" "Im happier than a tornado in a trailer park" - Tow Mater - Cars

December 3 2010, 11:48 PM	#932
publiusr Fleet Captain	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! I love how the bridge looks to be nested teardrops.

December 4 2010, 05:14 AM	#933
Belisarius Captain Location: West Coast, USA	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Just curious, Vektor, and please forgive my ignorance...how do these models handle when used in animation? I assume you could manipulate these to create some pretty stunning footage, unless they're too massive. I find that hard to believe...but I have no real experience when it comes to modeling or 3D animation (beyond After Effects work like rotoscoping and digital extrapolation...most of which is concerned with 2D and limited 3D). Wondering if--given the fantastic detail and ultra-realistic textures of your designs--they could be used to create short sequences of film composited on starfield backgrounds or other stellar environments. I love seeing 'em in snapshots from different angles. I suppose I was just curious about whether or not it would be possible to see them in action, or what it would take to make the transition. I do happen to know quite a bit about cinematography, editing, and filmmaking in general. I guess that's why this question intrigues me. ~Belisarius --------------------------- "All life is struggle, from first breath to last." - Anonymous

December 8 2010, 05:01 AM	#934
Vektor Rear Admiral Location: Spokane, WA, USA	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! By special request, here's a brief glimpse at the Commander's personal runabout: It comes fully equipped with a 6.2L V-8 M/AM injection warp core, high-performance inertial dampers, and a genuine Arcturian leather interior. Phasers and fore and aft micro-torpedo launchers optional. And you all thought that hangar was for some auxiliary craft named the Blackfoot. Pffft... Full disclosure: I didn't build the Camaro model, I found it online. There was no attribution to its maker, though I suspect it may have begun life as a real-time model in some auto racing game or other. Textures and graphics were added by myself and the Commander.

December 8 2010, 05:05 AM	#935
Gep Malakai Vice Admiral	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! And does it transform into a badass but still kid-friendly robot? __________________ "From the darkness you must fall, failed and weak, to darkness all." -Kataris

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December 8 2010, 05:22 AM	#936
Wingsley Commodore Location: Wingsley	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Now, I take it that the Camaro and the Grandeur are both in precisely the same scale? __________________ "The way that you wander is the way that you choose. / The day that you tarry is the day that you lose. / Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder / Where the fair wind blows ..." -- Lyrics, Jeremiah Johnson's theme.

December 8 2010, 06:37 AM	#937
Vektor Rear Admiral Location: Spokane, WA, USA	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Yes, they are both at correct scale.

December 9 2010, 03:47 AM	#938
Wingsley Commodore Location: Wingsley	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Kinda adds new meaning to "zoom-zoom"! __________________ "The way that you wander is the way that you choose. / The day that you tarry is the day that you lose. / Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder / Where the fair wind blows ..." -- Lyrics, Jeremiah Johnson's theme.

December 9 2010, 05:27 AM	#939
Professor Moriarty Vice Admiral Location: Drifting in interspace	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Ye gods, the Grandeur is monstrously huge if those are to scale!

December 9 2010, 07:01 AM	#940
RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! I think the Grandeur needs matching blue flames on the hull. __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

December 9 2010, 04:42 PM	#942
Vektor Rear Admiral Location: Spokane, WA, USA	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! Total overal length is 1,888 feet or a little over a third of a mile (575.6 meters or over half a kilometer for you metric folks). The Sovereign class, for comparison, is 2,246 feet (685 meters), so the Grandeur is not outrageously huge.

December 9 2010, 07:25 PM	#943
Satyrquaze The finest Vice Admiral in the fleet Location: Satyrquaze	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! I skimmed (mostly the pictures) this thread from start to finish and all I can stammer out is: Beautiful. __________________ “If at first you don't succeed, cheat, repeat until caught, then lie.” -Anomymous

December 9 2010, 07:57 PM	#944
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: USS Grandeur - One... More... Time! I like how the main impulse exhaust mimics the nose of the Camaro! __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...