Soooo.... I really want to do a Hercules 3130 graphic novel based on a script BlueNeumann and I worked on many moons ago. ashleytinger's work has inspired me to head in that direction. Here are some tests, I love the Comic look matched with the render precision. I'm not sure if I am 100% there, but will be pushing forward.
some new visible work including the lift engine supports. but mostly just topology cleanup and some real effort to bring this beast in for a landing on the completed list... Can't believe how long it has been....
A go at rendering thrusters... Needs some work.
This one makes me want to build a physical model of it. (well actually all of them do.)