[Akalabeth Angel]

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Hey finally finished the fighter:


GVF Anouke



Download Link: http://www.freespacemods.net/download.php?view.572
Wiki Entry: http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/index.php/GVF_Anouke

Credits:
Model and all Game/POF data by Akalabeth Angel
Textures by Freespaceking

Model Includes:
All LODs, Debris and game information that I am aware of. Textures have glowmaps, shinemaps, normal maps etcetera. Thruster points, weapon points, eyepoints, gas trails, docking points, etcetera and so on . . .

One odd thing though is that when I was fixing the docking point, apparently I have the support ship dock nose to nose, or, it faces the opposite direction of the fighter rather than the same direction. I'm not 100% sure how to fix this and I'm busy with other matters like finding a job so I'll leave it. It's a bit odd but it works so whatever.

[Snail]

The cockpit needs serious work IMO. It looks completely out of place.

[Akalabeth Angel]

The cockpit needs serious work IMO. It looks completely out of place.

   Yeah the cockpit is the least worked on area . . .I just got the basic shape so far. And haven't really finalised the details in my head yet,.

[Mad Bomber]

I agree, the cockpit's just too damn huge and blocky. But the rest looks awesome.

[Solitaire]

Just realized which end was the cockpit. And it wasn't the one I thought it was. D'oh.

That said, if you reverse it and the "big lump" becomes the engine block it does actually look very Vasudan-y. They don't like pointy cockpits and the cowl area is a wee bit reminiscent of the way the Anubis' cockpit is between three forward-hooking wings, only more streamlined without the Anubis' silly "box-pit"

[Akalabeth Angel]

    Hey thanks for the comments guys. Yeah, I agree about the cockpit . . . I still want to go for something similar, but that particular setup isn't doin it for me. I think based on some of the comments I have a better idea of what to do, we'll see if it looks like utter crap or not. Probably spend another 6 hours or so working on it after I have a good long sleep.  The wings will probably touch the cockpit in the end product . . .I think. I just didn't want to deal with that area right now . . . but still have 2/3rds of it to do I think. Only have the basic shape down. And need to clean up the rear interior between the wings . . . it's all crazy right now.

[haloboy100]

Just realized which end was the cockpit. And it wasn't the one I thought it was. D'oh.

That happened with me for the myrmadon. I thought the cockpit was on the back with the fins next to the engines pointing out. Then i saw one in freespace, saw how hideous it was, and smaked myself after puking.

[Akalabeth Angel]

       Some updates:
       Hmmn . . . I don't like the cockpit. I think the Hammerhead idea is a cool one but it doesnt really fit Freespace. I have to Vasudan-ize it. I think I'm going to try and reshape the cockpit to look more like the Bakha Bomber's front end. Hmmnn . . the underside is close to being done, but the top needs a lot of work still. Though I have added a few things. I was thinking when I textured it I could put some faint glow in the undercarriage area . . . Also the depressed area in the fighter's back will be lit up as well sorta like the Anuket gas miner. I'm thinking anyway. . . power core or something like that.
       Also, while I was modelling I thought of something . . there are no offset cockpits in Freespace. Offset guns sure, but cockpits? Nope. Not that I know of . .. at least, not on the allied side. Think the scorpion was offset. If I do another fighter model, that's what I'm gonna do. Offset cockpit.

       Any thoughts/advice?

[Topgun]

nice details

[Akalabeth Angel]

nice details

      Thanks.
      Some credit goes to the HTL Serapis, which inspired a few of them to be sure. . .. some people here are certainly a hard act to follow.

[TrashMan]

Cockpit should be smoother IMHO..

[Titan]

make the cockpit almost a ullysses style ball cockpit

[haloboy100]

I agree

[Mad Bomber]

I also agree, a Ulysses-style cockpit would look good with the model.

I should also mention, there is an offset cockpit used by the Vasudans, and it's the Horus. Why they did that is anyone's guess.

[Akalabeth Angel]

         Hmmn, I don't think it's going to work with the hull details. The Ulysses style I mean. I'd probably have to rework the recessed portions behind the cockpit to do it. . . .But I will make it rounder. With any luck I can finish the model by tomorrow. But somehow I doubt it'll be quite finished.

         Thanks again for everyone's comments. I think everyone's in agreement that the cockpit isn't working (myself included) 

[Snail]

I should also mention, there is an offset cockpit used by the Vasudans, and it's the Horus. Why they did that is anyone's guess.

Maybe it's a modified atmospheric fighter...

[Admiral Nelson]

The Sea Vixen featured an offset cockpit.  This was done as the navigator was wholly enclosed within the fuselage itself.

[Titan]

huh? 

[Jake2447]

reminds me of the serapis.  But it still looks nice.  Might use this if finished in time (assuming i would have your permission).

[Akalabeth Angel]

reminds me of the serapis.  But it still looks nice.  Might use this if finished in time (assuming i would have your permission).

     Yeah that'd be cool if I ever finish it. I finished everything except the cockpit, but was busy the last few days securing a job. So I might finish the model up tomorrow or something if I can get motivated enough. Then I'll have to learn UV mapping and stuff like that.

     I still wonder about the proportions though, maybe it's more of a bomber or something . .. .