Not by Starfleet standards. Starfleet ships usually have less lines and they aren't that complex. Plus, you have to factor in the various contours of the hull and how much of a nightmare it had to be to put them into that shape. Also, they're not actually panel lines, they're the deflector shield grid. Star Trek ships usually show the various hull panels with the shiny paint job, not cut lines.
I did not had any time at the turn of the year and in january. But finally I got the secondary hull and pylons done.
Cutting the grid lines weren't that hard but time consuming. I usually intrude the grid lines but this time I extruded the panels. I had to do this twice as the grid lines were to narrow after the first try. Luckily there are only few windows, so this saved a time.
I decided to use textured window boxes and a low poly arboretum for the final model.
Looking great, dude. Yeah, these ships seem to follow the pattern of the Enterprise-A, with not a lot of windows in the secondary hull. Textured window boxes are the way to go for sure.
Interesting that the fan blade assembly is identical to the 1701. Looking good. There doesn't seem to be much detail on the nacelle in the movie. Looks finished to me. Heh.
Interesting that the fan blade assembly is identical to the 1701.
Yes it is with some scaling modifications. As what I can see on the studio model they are identical, too. Due to the short time window they had to build the whole thing, I think.
You did an awesome job on the model especially when you consider that there isn't a lot of reference material out there yet. Incredible job and I can't wait to see it textured. :thumb:
^I'll be honest and say I struggle with the differences between the two, probably not helped by the fact I really don't think the design is as graceful or practical as the "original" Enterprise (TMP is mainly what I think of, which would be my personal favourite among the various iterations).
That said, it doesn't in any way detract from the spectacular job Nightfever is doing with this model- absolutely stunning work all round, and definitely helping me to see the design in a new light.
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Not by Starfleet standards. Starfleet ships usually have less lines and they aren't that complex. Plus, you have to factor in the various contours of the hull and how much of a nightmare it had to be to put them into that shape. Also, they're not actually panel lines, they're the deflector shield grid. Star Trek ships usually show the various hull panels with the shiny paint job, not cut lines.
Cutting the grid lines weren't that hard but time consuming. I usually intrude the grid lines but this time I extruded the panels. I had to do this twice as the grid lines were to narrow after the first try. Luckily there are only few windows, so this saved a time.
I decided to use textured window boxes and a low poly arboretum for the final model.
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I've seen a render here and there but nothing newrlynthis detailed or with research.
A lot of greebles are still to do, and the grid lines of course
I'm sure there are plenty of fine details in the movie model that just aren't visible. After all, it gets about 30 seconds of screen time.
Here are some fresh images of the finished model. Right now i'm working on the textures.
I'm in love with this new Enterprise-A.. it has so beautiful shapes!
Too bad the design of the ship is less than good.
I don't see it that way. This ship is sexy and way better than the JJprise.
That said, it doesn't in any way detract from the spectacular job Nightfever is doing with this model- absolutely stunning work all round, and definitely helping me to see the design in a new light.