[WIP] Z's Models

[Adm_Z]

Would you prefer designation of Minion Adm_Z

Yep Thunder sandbagged

but back to topic

The model is truly impressive and add to that it is my all time favorite Starfigher in Starwars

lol, I"m glad you like it. Its one of my favorites too.

Beautiful work Z, for your first model you have surpassed my expectations as most people's first models are textures are well lets be honest not the best but yours is great, top quality stuff. Make your own stuff now.

You'll have to show me how to do that rust look on the texture as it looks great. DO you have a filter, or a brush to do it?

I personally think the jack of all trades ability is the best way to go, I learned this off Syf one of the best in the community. It's worked for him and worked pretty well for me too. Adm_Z seems to be going very well as well.

I raise a glass to all you jack of all trades out there.

Thanks Boss, I learned from the best too. I think there should be a group for those who are jacks of all trades.

As to the 'rust,' I used a pattern brush for the spraycan in gimp. I chose a color that was a little more orange than the red on my ship. The trick is to not smear it, but to spray it, then move the brush, and spray again, etc. I don't know if any of the other programs have anything like that, or a way to use whats in your clipboard as a brush, but here is a sample of the one I used for the rust. maybe you can figure something out.

Great work on that fighter! It should have got more screen time in the ROTS. Maybe we will see more of it in the Clone Wars animated series.
Looks spot on!

Thanks Straxus, I hope we see more too. I saw a preview for the next season and the clones outfits have changed to the ones from RotS, so maybe those older fighters will be upgraded to the V-wings. I sure hope so.

 

[kjc733]

Beautiful work Z, for your first model you have surpassed my expectations as most people's first models are textures are well lets be honest not the best but yours is great, top quality stuff. Make your own stuff now.

Quoted for emphesis! Z, quite frankly I'm staggered if this is a first model. You should be really proud of this (you've seen my first "sucessful" mesh - nowhere near this level and still untextured). I'm impressed.

As for the jack of all trades argument - nowt wrong with that. In fact, that's good in my book. Example of the other side of the coin, when I put my mind to it I can produce a really smart looking mesh. But I can't texture for peanuts, which means that if I ever want to see my work out there I have to rely on others to finish it for me. So keep going, develop your skills in the force... ehm, mesh and texturing skills

EDIT - oh, btw, what's that fighter in your signature? Me wants!

 

[Adm_Z]

I can't thank you guys enough, as I said I have had the best of examples.

And to tell you the truth, this wasn't my first model. it is absolutly my first ship, first texture mapped and first ship texture, but these are really my first models(which are more than just a box with a texture I have tried before...)


Oh, and the ship in my avatar is the e-wing. One of my other favorites.

 

[Majestic]

Thanks Z, it gives me an idea of creating a brush set in Photoshop to get the same results you have achieved thanks for the heads up.

 

[Adm_Z]

I'm glad it could be of some use.

 

[Adm_Z]

Hey guys! I am close to a big release of models and such, but I will not be giving much more info about it than that. For now, all you get is this shot of this rebuilt arc-170. I can tell you it will be included in the pack, but it is not the main attraction, or more than a small portion of the release(s).

So, for now, tell me what you think.

 

[Majestic]

Looking good, I like how you added the droid and rear gun in.

Could we see a comparison image between the new and the old?

 

[Straxus]

That looks great! What is the polycount?

 

[Adm_Z]

Sure, I"ll get a pic up in a bit. The poly count is just under 1.3k.

So far I have taken Amateurs model, reused, but rebuilt the engines and wings, and completely rebuilt the weapons and main hull.

Not that it needed the rebuild, but there was a purpose to the rebuild yet to be reveled.

 

[Jetfreak]

Purists say that the 170' is a hot-rodded version of the X-wing, but I disagree. Republic engineers at the time we're ambitious.

Great work man!

 

[Adm_Z]

Thank you jetfreak.

After going back and looking, I have decided that I really like Amateurs textures better. So I am kinda going to start over with the textures on this one. Pics will come soon.

 

[Adm_Z]

Ok, I still kinda like the original textures better, but I am happy with mine for now.

Anyway, here are the pics.
Old:

New:

 

[Majestic]

I like bits off the new and the original.

 

[thunderfoot]

Ooooh! Aaaah! Me likey! Me approve! Me want! Gimmeegimmeegimmeegimmeegimmee...

 

[Adm_Z]

I like bits off the new and the original.

Which ones!! quick while I am still in the editing mood! I certain't wouldn't be offended, so please, which parts of the original do you prefer?

Ooooh! Aaaah! Me likey! Me approve! Me want! Gimmeegimmeegimmeegimmeegimmee...

You like huh? Well how about this'un?

 

[Starfox1701]

Nice

 

[Jetfreak]

That paint scheme is a total winner!

 

[Majestic]

The wings and the cockpit mate are my favourite parts on the original.

 

[Adm_Z]

That paint scheme is a total winner!

Thanks It was actually easier than I thought.

The wings and the cockpit mate are my favourite parts on the original.

Ok thanks. There were certain aspects of the old cockpit I liked better as well, specifically the length of the aft section, and the shape of the forward section. I may still try to correct this. The wings I actually went back and copied for the most part. The top and bottom wings are not copies of the original top and bottom ones, but actually of the center wings, and the center wings are almost exactly the same as the old ones. The indentations are there, you just can't see them because of the way I applied my texture.

I may have adjust some of the things you mentioned already(I don't even remember) So here is another pic.

 

[Chiana]

I may have adjust some of the things you mentioned already(I don't even remember) So here is another pic.

I really like this, it looks awesome

 

[Adm_Z]

Thank you, M' lady.

Here is another shot of the Razor squad variant in S3d.

 

[Straxus]

That looks amazing! I really liked that design! Wasn't that from the clone wars animated series?

 

[Adm_Z]

Yep. Razor squadron. If there was a decent gunship available, I would make a matching skin for it too.

i.e.

 

[Adm_Z]

Alright guys, Getting ready to send in a few SW model packs so be on the lookout.(That means you filekitteh*wink wink, nudge nudge*)

This is not the whole mod, but because these are all done, I can get back to it and finish it up.

 

[Majestic]

Sorry filekitteh, fearless leader beat you to it.

Non Trek Models - MSFC

 

[Adm_Z]

Thanks Maj! Sorry kitteh.

 

[Majestic]

You're welcome Adm_Z.

Me and filekitteh when it comes to getting to the downloads:

 

[Terra_Inc]

You're welcome Adm_Z.

Me and filekitteh when it comes to getting to the downloads:

Yeah, that's how we roll.

Yep. Razor squadron. If there was a decent gunship available, I would make a matching skin for it too.

Can't you just convert one from, say, an EAW mod? Might be a lot of work, but if you really really want one... just sayin'.

 

[Majestic]

If you get the okay from a EAW model maker I can do the conversion for you to MS3D if you like.

Republic at War has a LAAT Gunship. I have played that mod and have the files on my PC as well.

 

[Adm_Z]

If you want to send it over whenever you get to it, I would be happy to do a matching texture for her. It will, of course be MSFC exclusive.

I will also see about asking the Author, but I can get started before I have permission to release publicly.