Oh I built the curved nose section using point drawing. Lightwave calls it "pen draw." I then move points around and got rid of as many non planar polygons as I could and tripled the ones I needed to.
On the forward "Bridge" section. I have some adjustment to do to my mesh there. This is simply because I have tried twice now, to cut windows into the mesh with only what could be described as a bizarre outcome.
Great start trekki. I know what you're going through. This ship has some very "organic" shapes. A lot of difficult curves. Furthermore, the main spine at the center of the ship, going from bridge to tail, is an enigma. There are images with suggestions of how it is done, but it is frustrating to make the Orthos match up. There are just some impossible elements that don't coincide.
Also, we will never know the true makeup of the engines at the top under the cowling (covers), and to some degree the two at the root (not the tip) of the "wings" (Although they are a little clearer on the underside). The other area is the back of the bridge section. No photo.
Lastly, the triangular mounts for the tanks. I worked something out, but I know it isn't accurate.
Here are ortho projections of my tanks and the triangular mount, in case that's useful. Obviously, you have to drop the mount back down on the tank and move the cage back onto the tank. Also the tank does not have a mesh defect. There is a little raised ridge on the original model It just looks like a defect at this resolution.
Thanks Trekki - I have those orthos without tanks. Ive noticed there are obvious changes he made for that particular ship that were made because of the removal of the tanks. Apparently the spine of the ship was too plain without the tanks, so he greebled it a little.
Hi, I appreciate all the feedback. Everyone have a great week.
Here my first attempt at the warp engines. It seems a little sparse to me, but that is easily solved. I have not located a very good picture of it yet.
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Did you create your head from Nurbs?
I am building on this object ...
Also, we will never know the true makeup of the engines at the top under the cowling (covers), and to some degree the two at the root (not the tip) of the "wings" (Although they are a little clearer on the underside). The other area is the back of the bridge section. No photo.
Lastly, the triangular mounts for the tanks. I worked something out, but I know it isn't accurate.
I look for more pictures.
I do not know if the rear area is correct.
An image without "tanks"
Here is progress on mine.
Do you have an idea how to build the Nacelles? If yes, please Orthos
Upload pictures. thank you
greeting
Trekki
Here my first attempt at the warp engines. It seems a little sparse to me, but that is easily solved. I have not located a very good picture of it yet.
(Hmmm.... does anyone still say really cool?)
So the engines on the Ship:
I do. And I agree, it's really cool.
the engine is very nice cool.
Is the engine inside hollow?
from my tanker. Thanks for your Tips.