Right, so my project needs a specific starship, but there aren't any really available of its class. Thus, only really one thing to do, namely build my own. This is intended to be a relatively low-res/quick to render model, so don't expect things like really detailed interiors or such- at least not yet, I know what I'm like. For additional reference, for the purposes of my project, the Steamrunner itself's a heavy frigate/light cruiser type ship launched in 2342 (I figure it fits the 52000-range registry pretty well), so this one will have things like the older-style squared escape pod hatches and maybe a few other details. My apologies for anyone wanting a completely show-accurate model, but eh, a refit's a refit. (or in this case, is it a
prefit?)
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Looking like a good start to me.
here's my refs for the Steamrunner, and at the end is my attempts at her! .. been off and on.. but a good dent on it
looking good!
Great start on the model. This is my favorite First Contact ship besides the Big E herself.
The hull shape's a surprisingly difficult one to nail down, actually, and given my current abilities it's not quite the easiest job. Windows are going to be a nightmare. The shuttlebay shape's going to be useful, I had the shuttlebay being forward-mounted like the Sabre-class, but it seems that section's... something.
https://picasaweb.google.com/114583233071020613327/References
last 4 images..
looks good so far sir!
I've always taken the thing in the notch at the front as either an auxiliary deflector, or a smaller shuttlebay. IIRC the Sabre has a similar wotsit?
maybe make the nav deflector pod more cylindrical?
and with the warp engines, have cutout on both sides, and a clear piece on top like an ambassador nacelle?
doing great!