[AthlonBoy]

I'm a long time fan of FS2, and a 3D modeller by trade. I figure I can get some more experience in modelling by HTL'ing one of the fighters. The GTB Boanerges is the only Terran fighter I see that hasn't had a new mesh.

Is anyone working on it already? If not, I have a second request: can someone send me a 3DS Max compatible file for the Boanerges? Either the original version or the MediaVP model would do. I tried messing around with PCS2, but failed completely at it.

I'll also try to make at least some kind of texture for it, but I can't promise anything. I've never remodelled something like this.

[Commander Zane]

Artemis bombers still need a new model and the Myrmidon needs a little bit of another touch-up.

[Droid803]

Ok, I've attached two different formats for the Boanerges, DAE and 3DS.
They're both in the RAR.

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[Zacam]

The Myrmidon already has a touch up. You'll be seeing it soon.

[Commander Zane]

Ooh nice.

[Dilmah G]

Will there be a proper cockpit this time?

Oh and regarding the Boanerges, is that black strip of paint on the front meant to represent the cockpit or something?

[AthlonBoy]

Well, that was a swift response. I think I can happily say my reaction is... :3

I can see what they were gunning for there. Let me see if I can clean this up. I'll try to keep the poly count under control. I'll leave the cockpit alone for now, as you guys seem to share a singular model for it.

Also, 900 odd verticies cohabiting where 200 should be? o_O

[Rodo]

Go for it!! we'll back you up ^^

[Col. Fishguts]

Oh and regarding the Boanerges, is that black strip of paint on the front meant to represent the cockpit or something?

That seems to be the consesus. Although IMO the Boanerges is so ugly that it might be a better idea to follow the vanilla design only loosely and draw more inspiration from the concept art instead.

[Dilmah G]

Oh and regarding the Boanerges, is that black strip of paint on the front meant to represent the cockpit or something?

That seems to be the consesus. Although IMO the Boanerges is so ugly that it might be a better idea to follow the vanilla design only loosely and draw more inspiration from the concept art instead.

I strongly agree with that. Make it look like SOMETHING!

IMO the Boanerges looked like a drone, with its lack of cockpit and boxy shape. Please Fix.

That top design doesn't look too bad, if you could "borrow" the Loki's canopy or something....

[AthlonBoy]

buh.

Wish I had that concept art before. 

I'll show you what I was working on before I saw that. This is NOT FINISHED; it's just the direction I am (or was) taking, took me an hour or two. I know that I ain't touched the cockpit yet, but I'd like the cockpit model all the other fighters use before I do that.

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[Rodo]

that one is the best, the cockpit is great and the gun placements are better than on the original retail model.

[Vip]

I for one really enjoyed the Boanerges. And not only its looks (which I find quite original and fresh) but also how it flies. To be honest, I always prefer the Boanerges to Ursa - it handles way better, has good gun placement and still lots of firepower (no, the turret on the Ursa does virtually NOTHING), and trying to dogfight in Ursa is even worse that trying to do the same in any other bomber. Plus, Boanerges has a smaller side and front profile.

On the other hand, I'm the guy who quite dislikes the Perseus

[AthlonBoy]

I can easily move the guns to either side of the cockpit, but that would involve messing with how the Boanerges plays. I was under the impression you didn't move anything that affects gameplay, which is why all the new high-poly cruisers have turrets in the very same place.

I'm sure I can at least make the existing guns look manlier.

[Col. Fishguts]

Yup, any HTL-ifiaction should NOT alter game balance, so model dimensions and weapon placement should remain the same. This is only a visual upgrade.

As for the concept art... there are quite some interesting design elements that you could incorporate into your model, like the different cockpit styles, a way more interesting bomb bay shape or that cool underslung intake on the second pic.

[AthlonBoy]

Good thinking on the intake, but I disagree about it being underslung. There's an area on the top that looks like a stupendously low-poly intake. What do you think of my interpretation?

I also tried to make the engines seem beefier and armor plated. Forgive the small defect to the left, I'm gonna fix that now.

Some new guns are on as well, in the same place as the old ones.

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[Zacam]

I have to say, I think that is cowing along just nicely.

Very nice indeed. I especially like the split runner on the sides leading to the engines, a nice original touch.

[Col. Fishguts]

You don't have to agree with anybody You model it. You decide what's right.
I just pitched the conecpt art in for some inspiration, your upgrade is more faithfull to the original model, but it's already looking a LOT more like a ship and less like a random amalgamation of polygons

[Galemp]

I always thought the Bone was one of the ugliest and least playable ships in the game. An extensive revamp like the concept art would be excellent, but keeping it more traditional while pulling in some elements would be great too.

[Commander Zane]

While I do like the way that model is turning out, it doesn't change the fact that the Boanerges all-in-all is a pretty damn ugly ship, but you're making it look a lot better.

And I still can't pronounce the damn word.