[FreeSpaceFreak]

Well, what the title says. You know the feeling that, when you're working on something, you get immersed and can't really judge your work objectively anymore?
I have the idea that it's missing something, but can't quite tell what or where.
(Yeah, only the upper surface is done so far.)

[Angelus]

looks good so far. Needs more dirt, scratches and weathering. And maybe an AO.

[Hades]

Needs more actual diffuse detail before it can be called more than 'plate-y' or 'plan'

Don't get me wrong, it's not bad so far. It's just dull.

[starwolf1991]

So, the thread is finally up! Yaaay! 

looks good so far. Needs more dirt, scratches and weathering. And maybe an AO.

Nice suggestion, Angelus. It would add more detail for sure. However, aging effects like that aren't necessary for this fighter.  It is a post-Capella fighter, so seeing as its rather new, it won't be needing it.

[ShadowGorrath]

Needs some glowing parts. Like the ones on the Herc II. IMO at least.

As well as various panels, stripes, etc.

[Black Wolf]

What's the res on that texture?

[Snail]

Needs some glowing parts. Like the ones on the Herc II. IMO at least.

As well as various panels, stripes, etc.

I think random glowing bits are ugly and kinda pointless (on Terran ships). I'd leave that to glow points.

[peterv]

What's the res on that texture?

12000567 X 3567800023 but it looks cool 

[ShadowGorrath]

Needs some glowing parts. Like the ones on the Herc II. IMO at least.

As well as various panels, stripes, etc.

I think random glowing bits are ugly and kinda pointless (on Terran ships). I'd leave that to glow points.

Seen the Herc II? It has a glowpoint on the glowing bits. And if done well, they can look good. Plus, it would look rather boring without them. More so: most, if not all, terran fighters/bombers have such bits.

[Snail]

Glowing bits placed selectively can look good, but when overdone stupidly like on the Pegasus or Ares, I dunno. Even canon ships can be ugly, you know.

[Hades]

Apollo, Athena, Myrmidon, Artimes each don't have these glowy bits, and a lack of random arbitrary glowy crap doesn't make it boring, a lack of detail does. Not only that, the random glowy bits are extremely unrealistic.

Glowing bits placed selectively can look good, but when overdone stupidly like on the Pegasus or Ares, I dunno. Even canon ships can be ugly, you know.

Funny how the Pegasus is a stealth ship and has close to the most glows of any fighter.

[ShadowGorrath]

Glowing bits placed selectively can look good, but when overdone stupidly like on the Pegasus or Ares, I dunno.

Agreed there. And if the texture part for them is done well.

Even canon ships can be ugly, you know.

BLASPHEMY!

[peterv]

Even canon ships can be ugly, you know.

Excuse me? ALL canon ships are ugly, that's the incomparable beauty of FS. 

[Snail]

wutt

[Satellight]

Funny how the Pegasus is a stealth ship and has close to the most glows of any fighter.

You're pretty right... That's the best way to shout : Hey Shivans, I'm here, catch me if you can  ♪♪♫♫Nanananere♪♫♫

EDIT : Oh, and BTW FSF : Niiiiice work, especially for the cockpit 

[FreeSpaceFreak]

What's the res on that texture?

4096^2, so yes, it won't be looking like this in-game for the coming few years

Oh, and BTW FSF : Niiiiice work, especially for the cockpit 

Heh, I ripped the cockpit from the Loki, I think it's Vasudan Admiral who made it

The ship's already got glowpoints, I'll add some glowy bits around those. And okay, further detailing, less platey, I see what you mean.

[Commander Zane]

I'm curious as to what the ship model is, the texture looks good but I'm wondering what it is that's getting these textures.

[FreeSpaceFreak]

It's this one.

[Commander Zane]

Oh the Thor. I was never too keen on the shape, but the plated appearance is fitting for it.

[esarai]

I like the direction this thing is going.  I agree with some people here that currently it has a lot of plates.  But plates aren't bad. Roughly rectangular plates are bad.  Plates drawn to accentuate the base model design and smaller, complex details are good.  So try adding some irregular geometric shapes.  Trapezoids and rhombi are good, it's just they're better when they're long and narrow.  Also, remember that you'll have the heightmap to play with.

So far I approve of the direction this is taking.  I think you've done a pretty fine job.  I especially like the rescue arrow.