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Title: 3D Models
Post by: Memnarch1113 on January 01, 2016, 02:19:05 am
Hi Guys!
I'm a 3D printing enthusiast and I've been scouring the web for detailed 3D models (or any model, for that matter). A lot of the best ones are on old site that have fallen into disrepair. I've heard you guys have awesome models of the various starships in the BSG universe. I'm downloading the game right now, and I'll try to get some of the models out of it, but i know that usually in games you rely on texture more than mesh to show the details of a model to cut down on processing power. Do you guys known either where I could find good models of the Battlestar Galactica (and perhaps some vipers) or how to get them out of the game itself? I don't care about textures, just the raw mesh is all I need to print it.

Thanks a lot!

P.S. I know Ice-Dragon made tons of awesome ships in blender but I have no idea how to contact him... ARE YOU OUT THERE? TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: Galemp on January 01, 2016, 08:58:28 am
Hey there, and welcome to the HLP BB!

What you want to do is possible! But unless someone here helps you, you'll need to get a handle on some of the FreeSpace file structures. Roughly, this is your workflow:

If you're a 3D modeling enthusiast I'll assume you've done this before and have an idea how to do all these things. It goes without saying that these models should be used only for your own personal non-commercial use and not for redistribution without permission of the team.

If you get hung up on any of these steps just let us know and we can help you through it. And if you can, try playing the game. :)
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: Memnarch1113 on January 01, 2016, 11:58:33 am
Thanks a lot Galemp! I'll give it a shot! I'll be playing the game when I get back to school, I left my X52 there for break. Sounds like I should be able to get the models I'm looking for.

EDIT: I've gotten into the VP files, and gotten the POF files out, but the link for the POF Constructor Suite that you linked has a broken download link. I got another version off the web but it doesn't have collada support. Any ideas where else I could find a collada export program?

Also, from what I can see in the POF viewer, the fighter models aren't quite as detailed as I was hoping. I'll be trying to put the displacement maps on to help this, but I'm still on the lookout for more detailed versions if anyone has any ideas. The battlestars look awesome, though! I suppose I'm also on the lookout for a model of Galactica, since that doesn't seem to be in game.

Thanks again for your help!
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: niffiwan on January 01, 2016, 04:24:50 pm
This should have the latest available version of PCS2: http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=77292.0
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: Memnarch1113 on January 02, 2016, 03:49:16 am
Thanks a lot niffiwan! I got the models out now and I'm sorting through how to make them printable. Should have something to show for it before too long. I'm still looking for more models with little details, but for now this is great. Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: Galemp on January 02, 2016, 11:32:16 am
Post photos when you've finished! :)
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: Thunder39 on June 17, 2020, 04:58:10 pm
As an amateur 3D modeler I will throw myself at the mercy of the game designers with this question:  If the game is freeware and anyone can download it then would it make sense to make the 3D models in basic OBJ, STL, or 3MF formats available for free?   I saw the thread on how to pull the models out of the game but I need an IT degree to translate.   Are the models available for download in the forementioned formats? Please say yes! :)
Title: Re: 3D Models
Post by: flipdark95 on July 21, 2020, 09:08:45 am
Actually, all you need to open up the POF format of the models is PCS2, which is on this forum and it can export models in FBX or OBJ format I'm fairly sure.