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Modding, Mission Design, and Coding => The Modding Workshop => Topic started by: --Steve-O-- on August 15, 2010, 01:46:04 am

Title: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: --Steve-O-- on August 15, 2010, 01:46:04 am
FTX - 24A    Reaver class recon fighter

 Still very much a WIP. It's been a while since i made one of these, so dont be too harsh...  :)

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/t64smyhotrod/Reaver3.png)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/t64smyhotrod/Reaver2.png)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h308/t64smyhotrod/Reaver1.png)
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Snail on August 15, 2010, 01:50:02 am
Glad to see you back Steve-O!

Fighter looks good. The cockpit looks a bit out of place is the only negative thing I can point out.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: General Battuta on August 15, 2010, 01:58:28 am
Very cool! Would you mind dropping by BP internal as well? Your big mod got released and we'd like to consult on the state of the models and how to optimize them.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on August 15, 2010, 02:34:14 am
Ooh, he's back! A very shiny and fast-looking ship this is, only... the cockpit looks tiny, compared to the rest of the ship.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: T-Man on August 15, 2010, 02:42:15 am
Welcome back sir. Love the model; is definately one of those designs that make you think "yeah, humans would build that" (the thing i always liked about the Apollo); sign of a well thought out ship. Am i right the slots on the wing bases allow the wings to turn in for storage? That's a nice touch. :yes:
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: blowfish on August 15, 2010, 02:43:47 am
Very nice model :)

But ... uhh ... how many textures does it use? :nervous:
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Commander Zane on August 15, 2010, 03:20:18 am
Very sleek and fast looking, awesome to see you around again.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: IronBeer on August 15, 2010, 09:56:27 am
Looks pretty kick-ass, but the cockpit does seem a bit out of place.

Good to see the Steve-O back again.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Dragon on August 15, 2010, 10:13:04 am
Welcome back Steve-O.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Commander Zane on August 15, 2010, 10:15:14 am
I just noticed, repositioning the wings to the top of the ship would bear a lot of resemblance to this ship.

http://discoveryfl.com/wiki/index.php?title=Penumbra

Maybe something like the Shadow (Raven's Claw) would be awesome as well.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Rodo on August 15, 2010, 10:16:11 am
Looks nice! :D
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Dragon on August 15, 2010, 10:17:09 am
I just noticed the wings re mounted in a way that suggest they're meant to move (fold forwards). Is that the case?
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Droid803 on August 15, 2010, 04:09:43 pm
Oh awesome!
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 15, 2010, 04:30:12 pm
The cockpit looks absolutely fine where it is.
Recons are meant to be a bit bigger, hold more, and go further. Think delta flyer from voyager.
 
 
 
Good to see you in Steve-O.
 
 
QUICK LOCK THE INTERNET SO HE CAN'T ESCAPE!
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Dr. Pwnguin on August 15, 2010, 07:43:17 pm
The wings look like they could fold up and down, is that the case? It looks like an interesting atmospheric fighter with the in-take part of the engine.
 :yes:
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: --Steve-O-- on August 16, 2010, 02:50:21 am
Good to be back! thanks for all the good vibes  :D

ah now to answer some questions

the wings will forward during AB and the tail also opens up as well. I'll post pics of that later as the engine bay is still in the white/not texture. as per tradition it'll have a special built in animated primary a standard interchangeable primary and a third primary i might use as a laser designator for SSM strikes (I'll have to play with that idea a bit first), two fold away missile banks and one external.
Very nice model :)

But ... uhh ... how many textures does it use? :nervous:

just one 20482 map with room to spare...for now. I'm going to try and keep all the textures  contained on one map rather than share maps with all my other fighters. it seemed like a good idea back then, nowdays its getting to be a headache.

I do agree with many of you on the matter of the cockpit, I'm still trying to come up with a shape that fits right...its not bad the way it is...just feel i can do better. ehh it'll come to me some time
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: blowfish on August 16, 2010, 03:24:11 am
just one 20482 map with room to spare...for now. I'm going to try and keep all the textures  contained on one map rather than share maps with all my other fighters. it seemed like a good idea back then, nowdays its getting to be a headache.

Good to hear :)  Fewer maps is better
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Getter Robo G on August 17, 2010, 11:30:24 am
If it were white it would vaguely resemble some renegade Legion ships/fighters methinks.

:)



 :yes:


Bhaw! you said gift... Should have clarified: "gift PHOTO". Hehe!
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Mobius on August 17, 2010, 11:47:54 am
Welcome back, man. We all missed you. :) The fighter reminds me the Coyote from StarLancer... it's a very nice design.

Also, don't forget to take a look at this thread (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70425.0). The BWO team needs modellers so badly... what about helping them? ;)
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Raven2001 on August 21, 2010, 09:48:38 am
Indeed, indeed, more hands are always welcome :)
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Dragon on August 23, 2010, 07:08:31 am
By the way, Steve-O, do you have any other models that you'll release along with this?
Some new missiles, maybe additional guns, etc. ?
Also, it would be great if you released Archer tech model.
Title: Re: back from the dead, bearing gifts...
Post by: Nyctaeus on August 23, 2010, 07:15:11 am
I want more capships! I just love the Hyperion/Karuna, Vexor, Tethys/Narayana, Sanctus/Torrent etc. They're awesome :). "Carrier be --Steve-O-- " would be a great idea :D.