NX Refit

For an ISS version, maybe have the raised squarish section the bridge sits upon come to a point?

Like a widow’s peak

On ship design

 

Shuttlepod Garages:


Still need to add smaller cargo hatches to the sides of the garages.

 

Oh good, I was afraid that was where the impulse engine vents were being emplaced. There’s nothing quite like flying into the middle of thermonuclear fire to land your shuttle!

 

Thanks Michael!

Well that works for the USS Discovery, so I guess I could get away with it...
But yeah the impulse engine are actually going to be in the same places as on the on-screen NX: Two auxiliaries on the saucer (almost finished modelling them) and two mains on the catamarans. I haven't modelled those yet, but you can spy out a couple of primitive impulse deflection crystal assemblies recessed into the catamarans where the nacelle pylons intersect with them.

 

That's looking awesome! Everything you do is always looking like it's just supposed to look like that.

 

Ooh, I really like those shuttlebay doors! It makes sealing the bay an easy job, since it's very difficult to completely seal a sliding door.

 

Dang, I need to hang out on this BBS more often! This is some killer work. The detailing is so rich. I love it.

 

A lot like the ISS cupola...or they're hella big photons

 

Oh, it's beautiful! I really like your resculpted catamarans in particular, and the shiny metallic finish is gorgeous!

 

Thanks @Cyfa !

The past week I've modelled on the cargo hatches, main impulse engines, and most of the nacelle pylons. I'm also mocking up the design for the bussard collectors.

 

Love those bussard collectors!

 

The nacelles look great in general. I also particularly enjoy the more aggressive, streamlined saucer "plateau."

 

I'm glad you're liking the way the bussard collectors are progressing
They're just a pathfinder model at present. Because I haven't got great traditional art skills, I tend to create basic models first, then refine as I go. I've made a slightly more refined version of the collectors since the previous post (not so different as to be worth showing), and hopefully now I can start a high res version.

I have to say I'm rather envious of the 2d art skills of people like @Cyfa on this forum: I'd like to do away with this prototyping workflow, but I never commit enough time to master the concept art skills in order to do so.

 

I often find myself envious of the abilities of others, compared to my own skills in any given subject. But don't dwell too much on what you are not capable of. You've got skills others are envious of. And so on and so on.
I'd say you're pretty friggin awesome at what you do. Be proud of that.

 

Great work! I'm just envious of everyone in here because i can't do any of that stuff.

 

We're all good at various things, I think I was just in a funny mood yesterday and getting in a funk. Happens sometimes.

 

It's entirely understandable. But rest assured, your 3D skills are fantastic and the envy of many.

 

Thank you, @SCE2Aux! And just as the others have said, I (and I'm sure many others) envy your technical skills (yeah, I know Peanut Hamper and Agimus aren't exactly the best role models, but they sure know how to manipulate all those ones and zeros!)