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RJB's Original Starship Design Thread

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Well it's been awhile since I had some time to do any modeling so get back into the groove I decided to start on something fresh to get the ideas flowing again.

So far I just have the basic design roughed out so here are a few shots.
Enjoy. :)

Side view
Nov1Newship2008C_001.jpg

Front
Nov1Newship2008A_001.jpg

Back
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That's a pretty cool start. Can't wait to see the final product.:thumbsup:
 
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Indeed great start RJB, looking forward to seeing more :)
 
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Very cool design you have their RJB. ;)
 
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Agree with all the others - nice start. Love the design of the back/engines. Not something that is usually seen.

Have you considered how you want to continue? Ribbing might look good on the lighter sections; maybe joining it up with the grey?

Looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
 
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Lord_Trekie said:
Reminds me of the ship you entered in the contest. :)
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Thats because both share a common influence which would be B5 earth ships and the Aliens movie Sulaco

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Agree with all the others - nice start. Love the design of the back/engines. Not something that is usually seen.

Have you considered how you want to continue? Ribbing might look good on the lighter sections; maybe joining it up with the grey?

Looking forward to more! :thumbsup:
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For this ship I want to base the detailing around the Sulaco from the movie Aliens and some of the Dead space art work. I want a ship that gives that horror movie feeling.

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Great so far RJB and now you have got me in the mood to model lol (just opening up the software now) can't wait to see the finish :thumbsup:.
 
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La Patience said:
Great so far RJB and now you have got me in the mood to model lol (just opening up the software now) can't wait to see the finish :thumbsup:.
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Great to hear and I look forward to seeing what you got started.

Ok I started working out some of the larger detail areas on the front of the ship.

Nov2Newship2008A_001.jpg
 
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inspired me as well, however it has turned into more of an armoured Train. lol.

anyway looking great with the new detailing. Almost an atlantian feel with some of it.
 
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Jeddy said:
inspired me as well, however it has turned into more of an armoured Train. lol.

anyway looking great with the new detailing. Almost an atlantian feel with some of it.
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Never thought about the whole train thing. lol

Well once I start working on more of the larger detail elements that should start to change and then there is still finer detail work to do. :sweat:
 
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lol its nothing major and i doubt normal people will see it :p and ypurs doesnt look like a train.
 
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Liking the way the details are taking; makes me think that she's expecting trouble. Looks like your going for your references but adding a few twists.

I'm keeping my eye on this one - keep it up :)
 
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Small update

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Looking good -RJB- lol

um a question: is the model all one big mesh or do you sometimes use multiple meshes and just put them together. I use one huge mesh. If you do use one big mesh you are one hell of a modeller compared to me. all the detail you put on is imense lol.
 
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La Patience said:
Looking good -RJB- lol

um a question: is the model all one big mesh or do you sometimes use multiple meshes and just put them together. I use one huge mesh. If you do use one big mesh you are one hell of a modeller compared to me. all the detail you put on is imense lol.
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What I do is start with one mesh and then take the part I'm working on and separate it so I don't get too cluttered. Once an area is done, it is re-merge with the whole model so when the model is finished it is one object.
 
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Oh cool thanks for the answer -RJB- lol maybe I should use that technique now that I know how to Greeble lol.
 
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Started on some interior stuff to go with this ship.

Right now this hallway segment is about 3-5% done
HallwayNov5A_001.jpg
 
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-RJB- said:
Thats because both share a common influence which would be B5 earth ships and the Aliens movie Sulaco



For this ship I want to base the detailing around the Sulaco from the movie Aliens and some of the Dead space art work. I want a ship that gives that horror movie feeling.

Sulaco Reference


Dead space References




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Sorry to say, but I don't see your ship as "scary"... atleast, not yet. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it. None the less, I like the ship so far.:thumbsup:
 
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Syf said:
Sorry to say, but I don't see your ship as "scary"... atleast, not yet. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it. None the less, I like the ship so far.:thumbsup:
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That's because it's lacking any kind of atmosphere to it. A hunted house during the day is not very scary but at night that's a whole other story. :)

Well here is an update on the hallway scene.
HallwayNov8A_001.jpg

On a side note I think I'll be releasing the models for this project on this site. (about time I make use of the download section.)
 
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I understand. It's a good start, and I can't hardly wait to see the final render.

Hallway pic looks great. Has sort of a mix of Trek, SG, and SW feel to it. More so on the SW feel.:thumbsup:
 
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Here is another update for you. (just have the ceiling and floor left to work on)

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Sweet.

I've really got to get my rear in gear on learning those higher end programs. You only serve to inspire me RJB further.:thumbsup:
 
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Ok ceiling and floor modeling is done and as such the modeling for this hallway segment is done. (still texturing and such to do)

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Ok, that is looking really awesome. I can't wait to see the bridge.
 
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Syf said:
Ok, that is looking really awesome. I can't wait to see the bridge.
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Well I think I'm going to do the engine room next and then maybe the computer core. (give me some time to come up with some ideas for the bridge.) :)
 
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No hurry. I'm just foaming at the mouth already. I know art takes it's own time.:)
 
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Syf said:
No hurry. I'm just foaming at the mouth already. I know art takes it's own time.:)
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Don't worry I'm in no rush, it's just that I haven't given much thought on what I want to bridge to be like while on the other hand I have some ideas for the engine room and comp core.
 
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