Author Topic: [RELEASE] TF Ion (previously the Shivan Hunter learns to model thread :P) (Read 29483 times)

rhettro · **Reply #40 on:** September 29, 2010, 12:56:57 pm

Coming along nicely. I have a bit of a Wings 3d noob question. How do you plan on tranferring the model to FS? I know that Wings exports Collada format, but I didn't think you could assign object names. Are you going to port it out in OBJ format to Blender and then from Blender to POF?

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #41 on:** September 29, 2010, 03:46:33 pm

Only way I know how to do the hierarchy is through Truespaz. I'll get it into cob, merge all the LODs together and see if PCS2 can import it.

spyderrock48 · **Reply #42 on:** September 29, 2010, 04:04:10 pm

at least you know how to do a decent program that actually has UVmapping capability, mine cant

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #43 on:** September 30, 2010, 12:50:45 am

So, in the midst of the battlefield that is the first major test week at uni, fighting off tests, projects and insomnia, I find time for some more texturing...

MatthTheGeek · **Reply #44 on:** September 30, 2010, 01:19:04 am

T-LoW · **Reply #45 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:03:17 am

That rusty/dirty look is awesome

Commander Zane · **Reply #46 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:17:41 am

The color and blocky wings is starting to make me think of the Star Wars ship with the absurdedly 'low-tech' name (HWK-290, Moldy Crow).
And I can still see this in X3, as a replacement model of the Xenon XL, so it's not kitbashing two L's together.

Like the work.

Dragon · **Reply #47 on:** September 30, 2010, 02:30:31 pm

Looks really great, it'd really fit SW or X3.

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #48 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:45:58 pm

So, with just a bit more to do, I thought I'd play around a bit with... memes.

yeah, I'm pretty bored.

Droid803 · **Reply #49 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:04:31 pm

Oh god LOL.

spyderrock48 · **Reply #50 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:18:17 pm

Shiv, i heard you like mudkipz?

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #51 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:27:24 pm

In addition to the mudkipz, trollfaces and pedobears, there's a "OVER 9000" written on top.

(I think I'll release these in an optional texture

)

spyderrock48 · **Reply #52 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:43:25 pm

haha , that last part is bad azz

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #53 on:** September 30, 2010, 09:58:41 pm

So the diffuse map is tentatively maybe sort of kinda possibly finished.

Comments on the texture?

I'm thinking of re-LODing it from here so I don't have to re-UV the other LODs. Plus I think I'll LOD it a bit heavier, maybe only have 3 LODs instead of 4.

Rodo · **Reply #54 on:** September 30, 2010, 10:15:39 pm

Looks cool.
Say, why don't you add some warning labels on the sides of those pods mounted on top of the main body.

Trivial Psychic · **Reply #55 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:24:28 pm

>Caution: Aim Away From Face<

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #56 on:** October 01, 2010, 07:46:28 pm

OK, I've LODed it and am trying to convert it. Someone tell me how to get this into TS3.2 for hierarchy editing WITH THE TEXTURE MAP APPLIED.

Droid803 · **Reply #57 on:** October 01, 2010, 08:29:28 pm

I don't think you want to use True****.
Look up the Collada importer!

I donno if Wings3D can do it (export DAE), but its much better than using TS for anything.
Even if you can't you should be able to export OBJs and get it into Blender (or give to to someone with it) to do the hierarchy editing and whatever you want.

Shivan Hunter · **Reply #58 on:** October 01, 2010, 08:56:46 pm

So Wings3D can do hierarchy (I think...), and it can also export to Collada. If I can get the hierarchy together in Wings, I can get it into FS tonight before making the spec, glow and normal maps.

1) What should the hierarchy for 4 LODs and 4 debris pieces look like?

2) How do I actually edit hierarchy in Wings? (The Geometry Graph doesn't seem very easy to use, and I'm not sure if the Outliner could help.)

I'm going to go get some noms. I need an answer soon as this is preventing me from working on the model any further (I want to get it ingame before spending any more time on mapping).

Droid803 · **Reply #59 on:** October 01, 2010, 08:58:55 pm

All LODs at top level, same with debris.
I don't use wings so can't help you there. Ask someone who does

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