New Romulan Warbird Spotted in the Shipyards

[Adm_Z]

I like it! It looks much better.

 

[CABAL]

I like it. It seems a bit sturdier while still looking very fast.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
It looks very nice and it doesn't seem to be very expensive in polygons as that is an interesting way to make those long wings.

How many polies does it have?

Keep it up!

 

[pepperman]

Thanks folks.

As she stands right now, the mesh is running at 1837 polies.

 

[Majestic]

Took a little break from Hellkite's Rapax class and worked on this one a bit more. Thought I'd try a lower wing and nacell combo to see how she looked.

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I really like her, she is coming along very well.

 

[pepperman]

For those that are wondering what the other head looked like with the additional of the lower wings. I think I have had too much eggnog... lol

 

[Majestic]

Perhaps not enough Eggnog!

 

[Starfox1701]

She is starting to look like a terrasaur

 

[Hellkite]

[video=youtube;2WNrx2jq184]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184[/video]

Sorry first thing that came to me A knee jerk reaction


How about moving it to here

It would give it a sheltered bay

 

[pepperman]

I am still at it. Okay, let me get back to the orginal ship that I started the thread with. Here's a little teaser to show you how the raised panels might look.

 

[Hellkite]

looks sweet

Are you going to try something like that on the Rapax ??

 

[Starfox1701]

Very Nice work there. You vector maping or doing it completly free hand?

 

[pepperman]

what is vector mapping?

 

[Starfox1701]

Where you draw the coustom shape by placing points(vectors) with a tool.

 

[pepperman]

looks sweet

Are you going to try something like that on the Rapax ??

Yes, that why I had inquired if you did detailed drawings...no need to reinvent the wheel. lol

The Rapax is turning out to be a challenge...not sure I have my mind straight WRT the ships body.


I typically draw the panel lines first, using vectors then go in a do the paneling afterwards. Using Paintshop Pro on this end for the texturing and am still learning as I do.

 

[Hellkite]

roger Was the main hull silhouette I posted in the Rapax tread help not helpfully in that ???

IE this one

 

[pepperman]

roger Was the main hull silhouette I posted in the Rapax tread help not helpfully in that ???

IE this one

Oh yes, it certainly helps. Perhaps I have too many ships in the works at the moment to concentate properly.

 

[Hellkite]

Completely understandable Too meany irons in the fire is never a good thing I have that habit as well

 

[Starfox1701]

Very nice

 

[Avon]

Very nice, fits in well with your other Rommies

 

[pepperman]

Happy New Year to everyone!!!! Here's where the birdie stands at the moment. As you can see, she's nearing completion. I'll need to go back a map the winged up version after I get the texture complete. I am quite pleased with how it's turing out. Who knows, one of these days I might just learn to make a decent texture.

 

[Majestic]

You should really be proud of that one, she is really good and the texture is some really good quality. Congrats on an outstanding design!

 

[pepperman]

I think the dow-winged version is done! Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

 

[Adm_Z]

Not to shabby at all! Great work pepperman, keep it up!

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
You are a very humble person Pepperman, and that is good if I may add. Your model is looking fantastic, very well done .

 

[Hellkite]

I think the dow-winged version is done! Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

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You are the undisputed master of the Romulan shipyard Pepperman

 

[pepperman]

Thanks folks. Anyone want to set her up for Armada? Oh by the way, the ship shall be the D'renxus-Class Starhawk according to the ships designer Atolm.

 

[Majestic]

Shabby doesn't even enter my mind when it comes to your work. Very high quality stuff mate.

 

[pepperman]

Okay folks, she is hardpointed and ready for someone to give her a test spin. Any volunteers?

View attachment D'renxus-Class Starhawk Armada.rar

 

[Majestic]

Is this for A1 or A2? I don't have either installed only FO.