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Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 19, 2002, 08:32:34 am

Started yesterday evening, and been working on it on - off during the day.


(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m1.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m2.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m3.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m4.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m5.jpg)


I'm calling it the Mangalor or Magalor-class. Don't know which, just hoping it's not taken.

Poly count's 562 :)
:nod:

Edit:
I meant to do some extrusions for the aft section (on the bottom half to be specific) but I forgot. :o

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 19, 2002, 08:37:26 am

It looks great, but a little to similar to the last one? Still - killer design :)

Title: Re: More modeling.
Post by: Martinus on May 19, 2002, 09:01:26 am

Quote

Originally posted by Ryx
I'm calling it the Mangalor or Magalor-class. Don't know which, just hoping it's not taken.

Heh, sounds a lot like 'Maeglamor' class *wink, wink, nudge, nudge* :D

Excellent mesh BTW This thing just keeps getting better all the time :nod: :yes:

Title: More modeling.
Post by: beatspete on May 19, 2002, 11:33:45 am

Definatly the best ive seen yet, i can't fault it :nod: .  You've exceled yourself.

pete (always likes air intakes)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 19, 2002, 11:41:45 am

Indeed - but with bigger ships the textures can make all the difference since the intakes are low-poly and it'd look a bit naff in plain black ;)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 19, 2002, 03:06:19 pm

I've started texturing. :)

I'll post more tomorrow :wink:

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Kellan on May 19, 2002, 04:47:49 pm

That ship = TEH ROCK. :D

I like it a lot - it does look a bit like that other ship, but there's nothing wrong with fleet coherency... ;)

As for class - what have you got planned? It looks like a fast cruiser or corvette, though I personally am drawn to the idea of it being a science vessel, explorer or passenger ship. It almost makes me want it to be in Star Wars - going as fast as a Corellian Corvette. :p

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 19, 2002, 05:04:12 pm

Quote

Originally posted by Kellan
That ship = TEH ROCK. :D

I like it a lot - it does look a bit like that other ship, but there's nothing wrong with fleet coherency... ;)

As for class - what have you got planned? It looks like a fast cruiser or corvette, though I personally am drawn to the idea of it being a science vessel, explorer or passenger ship. It almost makes me want it to be in Star Wars - going as fast as a Corellian Corvette. :p

Well, at the moment it should be on par with an Orion lenght wise, but that can change. It has a hangar (seen in 1st pic), so a bit larger then a cruiser.

I don't really what it is. A civie ship would be cool, but ultimately I let other people decide.  :p

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Zeronet on May 19, 2002, 05:06:28 pm

Hanger!!! Cool dude! :D :D

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Kellan on May 19, 2002, 05:20:57 pm

The top bit of the front looks like it could house an AWACS dome. That's all. :D

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 19, 2002, 05:29:35 pm

hmm... AWACS/Science Corvette?

:D

Title: Update
Post by: Ryx on May 20, 2002, 05:31:48 am

not the best maps perhaps, but functional.
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m6.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m7.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m8.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m9.jpg)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Raven2001 on May 20, 2002, 06:59:08 am

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!

Very Nice!!!  :devilidea :yes:

The devil salutes you :)

That's it! You're hired! Oh, that's right, you already are... :D The better then :)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Corsair on May 20, 2002, 07:37:53 am

:jaw::jaw::jaw:
um....WOW! THAT'S AWESOME! KEEP THE MAPS! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, KEEP THE MAPS!
:eek::eek::eek:

;)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Gortef on May 20, 2002, 07:39:51 am

:yes2::eek::yes:

That looks gooood!

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Styxx on May 20, 2002, 07:52:25 am

The mesh itself is good, if a little too similar to the previous one, but the maps need some work. More diversity, mainly.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Redfang on May 20, 2002, 08:23:51 am

:yes2::eek2::yes: The model is excellent!

Even the maps are quite good. :yes:
 
:jaw:

Title: Render
Post by: Ryx on May 20, 2002, 09:24:50 am

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52018631/Mangalor.jpg)

100% made in MAX.

not perfect, but it'll do. :p

Real trickty lighting. Not sure it's good, though.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Wildfire on May 20, 2002, 09:48:29 am

Try giving it vasudan textures more specifically, sobek types textures.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 20, 2002, 01:31:26 pm

I will look into giving it one more hull tex, but I'm not promising anything. UV per Face mapping's a pain as it is.

I wonder if making custom maps makes it easier...

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Zeronet on May 20, 2002, 02:39:00 pm

Vasudan textures are bad. Terran rules naturally.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Alikchi on May 20, 2002, 03:24:23 pm

Quote

Originally posted by Styxx
but the maps need some work. More diversity, mainly.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 20, 2002, 03:32:01 pm

It's the gold mainly - it looks to much like a generic texture before proper textures are applied.

Title: Update
Post by: Ryx on May 22, 2002, 01:18:26 pm

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m10.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m11.jpg)
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m12.jpg)

Ok, I'm still not sure about the rear bit.

Oh well

Fire away!

Title: More modeling.
Post by: beatspete on May 22, 2002, 03:28:15 pm

Less brown, more grey.  Brown ain't the prettiest of colours, and is generally used for Vasudans (hecate is an exception(and collosus but that was both)).  Aelous or Diemos coulours would be good.
The lights textures are good though, they give an impression of scale. :nod:

pete

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 22, 2002, 03:35:59 pm

Try replacing the gold/brown textures with those of the Deimos, see how it looks then :)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Zeronet on May 22, 2002, 03:45:44 pm

Quote

Originally posted by Thunder
Try replacing the gold/brown textures with those of the Deimos, see how it looks then :)

I think he was trying to avoid using the Tcov texture, its used so much, but its a cool texture!

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Wildfire on May 22, 2002, 03:57:07 pm

Since the ship looks pretty advanced give it textures like the Pegasus.  Those blue glow n stuff would look great.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Corsair on May 22, 2002, 04:35:28 pm

Whatever. Take their suggestions, but I like it the way it is. Then again, I'm not a perfectionist.

[hint] So are you using this mod for anything or are you going to release it to anyone?[/hint]

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 22, 2002, 11:55:52 pm

Yes I'm going to release it. I just want to get the texturing reasonably ok. I think I'll include the untextured model too.

Title: Re: More modeling.
Post by: deep_eyes on May 23, 2002, 12:30:44 am

Quote

Originally posted by Ryx
Started yesterday evening, and been working on it on - off during the day.


(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m1.jpg)

I'm calling it the Mangalor or Magalor-class. Don't know which, just hoping it's not taken.

Poly count's 562 :)
:nod:

Edit:
I meant to do some extrusions for the aft section (on the bottom half to be specific) but I forgot. :o

I have alot of textures and i do great texturing for alot of current ships and possible upcoming ships. If you like send me a POF file of the ship with ur orignal textures and let me retexture it, maybe i can put something togeather you might like. if you want it done, email me: [email protected] and the file(s). i would love to texture it. i can only imagine!

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 23, 2002, 01:26:23 am

I'll post the untextured model, when I get home from work

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 23, 2002, 02:26:45 am

Is she going into FS? Will you be doing turrets and subsystems? :)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Redfang on May 23, 2002, 06:37:46 am

Quote

Originally posted by Thunder
Is she going into FS? Will you be doing turrets and subsystems? :)

 
I really hope so. :) The last version what has been shown here is so good. :yes2::nod::yes:

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 23, 2002, 07:19:17 am

Quote

Originally posted by Thunder
Is she going into FS? Will you be doing turrets and subsystems? :)

If that's directed at me, then not very likely. On the other hand, if it (the commment) directed at Deep_Eyes, then I hope so too.

I can't do this stuff yet. Probably not as difficult as I think it is, but for now I'll take any community help I can get.

*patiently waits for tutorials*

Title: More modeling.
Post by: StratComm on May 23, 2002, 08:01:39 am

You know, have you tried some of the AWACS and Miner textures?  They add a little variety to the deimos textures without being, you know, deimos textures.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Styxx on May 23, 2002, 08:47:34 am

Quote

Originally posted by StratComm
You know, have you tried some of the AWACS and Miner textures?  They add a little variety to the deimos textures without being, you know, deimos textures.

I was almost going to say that. :)

And sorry, but I think that with these maps, it's looking better untextured than textured. I think that what the community needs is some good tutorials on creation of new textures... ;)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: IceFire on May 23, 2002, 08:52:50 am

Here here! :D

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 23, 2002, 09:17:48 am

There was a really good texture tutorial here at X-Wing Alliance Update - In nice easy to follow steps as well :)

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Ryx on May 23, 2002, 09:46:26 am

Quote

Originally posted by Styxx


I was almost going to say that. :)

And sorry, but I think that with these maps, it's looking better untextured than textured...

I agree. With my current texturing skills I'd rather leave them unmapped, but can't have that now can we.

Title: Update
Post by: Ryx on May 23, 2002, 12:04:42 pm

Get the untextured model (http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/mangalornotex.exe).

It's both in .3ds and .cob.

Title: More modeling.
Post by: aldo_14 on May 23, 2002, 12:25:54 pm

Quote

Originally posted by Thunder
There was a really good texture tutorial here at X-Wing Alliance Update - In nice easy to follow steps as well :)

Yeah - for fighters..... it's a lot harder to get a good map for tiling, IMO. :nod:

Title: More modeling.
Post by: Fineus on May 23, 2002, 12:29:24 pm

Mmm, but then again the general technique could be the same.

Title: Update
Post by: Ryx on May 24, 2002, 10:51:38 am

1.
Here is the model with textured as shown previously. Not the latest one, but the one before that. Grab it (http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/mangalortexes.exe). :nod:

2.
I attempted to make a completely custom tex and map it on and it didn't turn out too bad for the first time.
(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/mangalor/m13.jpg)

The tex sucks, I know. Basically, I followed the XWA tex tut. with not-exactly-the-same results texture wise. I only texed the top bit. Ok, not all of it, just a bit. :p

I'll have to play around with it more. :nod:

Edit: I suck @ Photoshop