I've added the final modeled details, including all the markings, an RCS thruster on the nacelles, the docking port on the saucer edge, and the remaining lights. If @The Librarian agrees that modeling is finished, I'll start with the UV mapping.
USS Wildcat 3D Model
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I'm happy with how it's turning out, and the livery markings add some good color already. The only modeling thing that stands out is that there are some windows to either side of the bridge for a briefing and ready room. If you think they're too large feel free to split them up or use different shapes etc.
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@The Librarian: Oh, you're right! I forgot about those. 
I've added them in, and also I forgot to turn some of the windows off, so I went ahead and did that (following the rooms as seen on the deck plans), as well as started UV mapping and working on the textures on the saucer.
I've added them in, and also I forgot to turn some of the windows off, so I went ahead and did that (following the rooms as seen on the deck plans), as well as started UV mapping and working on the textures on the saucer.
That's a cool detail with the windows. Also, now that the bridge is staring me in the face, I realized that both navigation lights are red instead of red port / green starboard. (Assuming that's what those are.)
@The Librarian: The bridge lights on both sides of the TOS Enterprise were red. I'm not sure what they were supposed to be exactly, but they were there hahaha.
Finished with the texture for the saucer. I'm using 4 maps here: one for the base color, one adding some pearlessence, one for roughness, and one normal map.
Finished with the texture for the saucer. I'm using 4 maps here: one for the base color, one adding some pearlessence, one for roughness, and one normal map.
One small texture request: while I'm happy with the modeling of the torpedo tubes, since they're supposed to be relatively subtle TOS/Enterprise style ones, maybe there could be some sort of warning stripes around them? IE like the ones at the ends of TNG phasers, just something to make them lightly more noticeable.
@Atolm: Thanks! 
@The Librarian: Added! I tried to reproduce the look the NX-01 torpedo launchers had, with the very thin red stripes. Is this ok, or do you want them more noticeable?
UV mapped the secondary hull, and started working on its texture.
@The Librarian: Added!
I tried to reproduce the look the NX-01 torpedo launchers had, with the very thin red stripes. Is this ok, or do you want them more noticeable?UV mapped the secondary hull, and started working on its texture.
A little more noticeable, yeah. Maybe a bolder red closer to the other markings, or if it's already fairly bright a bit wider. Otherwise looking good! 
The Wildcat's coming along really nicely - especially now the surface details & textures are being put in place.
The evenly spaced windows around the bridge-deck two superstructure seem unusual on a Federation starship (not a criticism, just an observation) though, not out of place) - they remind me of the Romulan bird-of-prey.
The evenly spaced windows around the bridge-deck two superstructure seem unusual on a Federation starship (not a criticism, just an observation) though, not out of place) - they remind me of the Romulan bird-of-prey.
Huh. Maybe the Wildcat's designer was secretly a Romulan spy.
Maybe the guy from "Balance of Terror" was onto something with that espionage thing...
Nice details with the little side numbers and the pylon grills.
Nice details with the little side numbers and the pylon grills.
Images don't seem to work, even when I try to view them in another tab.
A couple more renders with the model, with backgrounds from the ISS and Juno respectively.
