[nobbit]

Hey there,
I dont have great model experiences but i want to make a little contribution to your mod. But there are two problems:
First i do the model with google sketchup and i don`t know how to convert this to another 3d-programm...
Second: It´s my interpretion of the bulk freigther, so it looks a little bit different from the models from the famous X-Wing series. I think it`s also a little bit smaller.  I don´t know if you like that!
So lets take a look now:

[Harbinger of DOOM]

Very nice, it kind of reminds me of the freighters from Babylon 5.

[Hades]

But we are not TBP.
Nice model any way.

[Wobble73]

nobbit

I like the design, however it'll need a modeler to take up your design and put it into 3d to put into game. And I belive many are too busy at the moment, (and I can't model for toffee, although I mean to learn one day). So to see this in game some time soon you'll need to learn to model yourself! Good luck!  

[Tempest]

That's not a bad model, but we're going for canon. We can't really use a model that deviates so heavily from what we're trying to make. On the other hand, again, it's not bad, so why don't you choose another ship, throw up some schematics for it, and try again?

We already have a bulk freighter, and it's being textured, so we couldn't really use your freighter, unfortunately. Don't be discouraged, though!

About the conversion, I'm sure sketchup can convert to some mainstream format, and that's all that's necessary.

[Topgun]

no, it can't. the con of sketchup!

[chief1983]

There is a guide somewhere to converting sketchup models into Freespace.  It's not impossible, but it's not painless either.  And yes, we do already have a Bulk Freighter mesh.  However, if the most canon reference for a bulk freighter is in the previous games, deviating from that a little  bit can't hurt anyone.  I don't think our mesh looks exactly like the games' either (for one, ours is better).  But thanks for stopping by.  Be sure to check out the Fate of the Galaxy Shipset thread for ideas on Priority 1 Ships we still need.  I guess Brand needed to mark that the bulk freighter's mesh is already complete too.  Aside from that ship, most of that list looks accurate.  Stop by the IRC chatroom for the latest info on what's going on though, it's actually been pretty busy lately.

[nobbit]

Thank you guys for your nice feedback! It was one of my first trys... Today i downloaded Blender and i will try some real modeling. But it looks very difficult . Did anybody knows a good tutorial (maybe in german)??? If i`m successful then i will start an other model, maybe the Xiytiar-Transport...

Keep up your good work!!!

[chief1983]

If Blender is too complicated for now, you can try Wings3d as well.  Lots of people seem to like it.  That or Truespace 3.2 is also free.

[aRaven]

looking real good! we could use it as bulk freighter mark 2 with increased speed but weaker hull!!

I say we use it!