Chariot class (Atolm) WIP

[QueballFX]

Another project I simply had to start (because I'm very impatient). Always been a fan of Atolm's designs and this one is no exception. Again this will be another model specifically for 3D printing. The neck was excruciating to model and took 3 attempts

Atolm's original design:

 

[Santaman]

Think she's off to a good start, good luck with piecing her together, Atolm usually has all kinds of details strewn around everywhere.

 

[QueballFX]

Think she's off to a good start, good luck with piecing her together, Atolm usually has all kinds of details strewn around everywhere.

I know what you mean. The engineering hull will be 'interesting' to build, as will be the stand the printed model will sit on

 

[BorgMan]

I'd move the neck back just a bit; it looks like you're underneath the planetary sensor array and I'm fairly sure that's not supposed to be happening. There's quite a few people who have built this ship, so it isn't wrong to look how they faired...

 

[QueballFX]

I'd move the neck back just a bit; it looks like you're underneath the planetary sensor array and I'm fairly sure that's not supposed to be happening. There's quite a few people who have built this ship, so it isn't wrong to look how they faired...

Yeah I used some artistic license there as I felt that the sensor dome being offset forward from everything else would look a little off. I might revisit it later but the skew angle of the neck is modelled off side profiles Atolm sent me. Once the basic shapes are in I'll have a play with the orientation

 

[BorgMan]

Well, nothng beats information straight from the source!

 

[Atolm]

Awesome!

I'd move the neck back just a bit; it looks like you're underneath the planetary sensor array and I'm fairly sure that's not supposed to be happening. There's quite a few people who have built this ship, so it isn't wrong to look how they faired...

Yeah I used some artistic license there as I felt that the sensor dome being offset forward from everything else would look a little off. I might revisit it later but the skew angle of the neck is modelled off side profiles Atolm sent me. Once the basic shapes are in I'll have a play with the orientation

Here was the basic diagram of the vessel provided to QueballFX....I do not believe there is an issue:

Direct Link for a much larger view (just click the image):
https://postimg.cc/rRdjX9hx

 

[BorgMan]

Ah, yes. He did mention that the offset sensor dome is something he's taking artistic license with though...

 

[Atolm]

Ah, yes. He did mention that the offset sensor dome is something he's taking artistic license with though...

Aye...it is his interpretation of my design

 

[QueballFX]

Ah, yes. He did mention that the offset sensor dome is something he's taking artistic license with though...

All feedback is good feedback though. I hadn't realised this model had been created in 3D so much, and some of them are incredible.

Need to up the ante on this one now

 

[QueballFX]

Has been a few weeks due to recent family bereavement but back on it again

 

[Atolm]

Hey sorry to hear about RL brother.
And excellent so far.

 

[publiusr]

Take care.

 

[Santaman]

I hope the real life issues aren't too bad, as for your work, nice seeing the progress.

 

[QueballFX]

Thanks for your nice words folks.
Got a bit more work done. The lower part of the secondary hull became just as frustrating as the neck. 4 rebuilds! Not like the nice easy chamfer-box nacelles that took around 10 mins!
Still tons of detail to flesh out yet but generally pleased with the layout

 

[Santaman]

It looks awesome even in this unfinished state.

 

[QueballFX]

It looks awesome even in this unfinished state.

I know what you mean, textures can take something away from these 'clay' renders. That said, I plan to make maps for this even though this is for 3d print. Some more details added and joined the nacelles to the main hull. Really enjoying making this ship

 

[Atolm]

Most excellent!

 

[QueballFX]

Big update: Ever being the perfectionist, I rebuilt the entire engineering section again. Just wasn't happy with the shape. It's all just detailing to do now. Lots of detailing!

Edit: Forgot to add, the main reason for remodelling the secondary hull is that I realised the saucer was way too small in comparison. See earlier pics and you'll see what I mean. As the meshes between the two are manifold, I couldn't just add a modifier to enlarge it without causing hideous topology errors

 

[ashleytinger]

Are you custom modeling the stand to hold this one up?

She's turning out great!