Cardassian WIP Thread

[Majestic]

A new thread is in order I think, one to show off my WIP (Work in Progress) models and to also get community input on the said models.

First off, I wanted a science vessel, something that has a special weapon that, well basically a stock frigate that's what I am after. I always didn't minded the stock science vessel, the Kulinor but though the massive cannon underneath was a bit far fetched.

So here is my version of the Kulinor. I used a combination of Achilles Galor, the stock Kulinor and my own modelling to get the end result.

Spoiler: Kulinor

Spoiler: Kulinor

Spoiler: Kulinor

 

[Dan1025]

Very nice work, I found the Kulinor one of the more tricky ones to do when I was kitbashing it together for my mod, but then I don't have your modelling abilities lol.

Looking forward to seeing more, this mod should be a very cool project to play once it's finished

 

[Majestic]

Thanks Dan, however I found that the stock Cardassian models are some of the best for the game. Hence I actually used parts off the stock model combined with Achilles Galor and some of my own modelling.

I also took an artistic licence when re-designing her, such as changing the bridge section and what not. Which I must admit took the longest to do. But I am happy with the bridge section now.

 

[thunderfoot]

One of the very few stock Cardies I actively dislike is the Kulinor. The ridiculously huge cannon extending ventrally from some sort of weapons bay has always been something very jarring. Thank you for replacing this ship with something sensible.

 

[Majestic]

You're welcome Thunderfoot.

I also disliked the cannon, it looked like some ripped off a Bird of Prey cannon, enlarged and slapped on the bottom of the Kulinor. I am still wondering if I should even bother with the extended lowered contraption. I wanted it for a flux/repulsion wave or something similar but then again I am thinking is it really needed? Cause it does look rather silly. Maybe I should just leave the bottom bay and be done with it.

Suggestions anyone?

Oh and the design is only around 1400 pollies, I think people can live with that can't they?

Also a note, those are only my WIP textures, it's easier to texture with the yellow textures, the orange ones are what the models use in-game.

 

[Majestic]

Apart from the bottom attachment (I'm still undecided on it) the Kulinor is now complete.

Spoiler: Kulinor

Spoiler: Kulinor

Spoiler: Kulinor

Spoiler: Kulinor

 

[Majestic]

The Vasad Cruiser is almost complete, just need to make some texture alterations.

Spoiler: Vasad

Spoiler: Vasad

Spoiler: Vasad

It's a complete rebuild using parts from Achilles Galor and my own modelling work.

What do you all think?

 

[Avon]

Nice, your pumping them out pretty quick. Good stuff
And the Kulinor looks just fine as it is.

 

[thunderfoot]

I like them both. The Kulinor and the Vasad are definitely two of the less attractive stock ships. Anything at all to replace them is a huge improvement.

 

[Majestic]

Nice, your pumping them out pretty quick. Good stuff
And the Kulinor looks just fine as it is.

I like them both. The Kulinor and the Vasad are definitely two of the less attractive stock ships. Anything at all to replace them is a huge improvement.

Thank you both, however I must admit I found those two designs two of the best in stock, I just didn't like that cannon on the bottom of the Kuilnor.

Anyway here is another WIP that I really don't know if I like at all.

A Research Station:

Spoiler: Research Station WIP

Spoiler: Research Station WIP

Of course it needs texturing and textures re-adjusted but I don't know. Looks more Dominion that Cardassian to me in some aspects. I think I will await for input before going any further with her.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
That research station's design is quite intriguing, I look forward to see it completed.
As for the kulinor, that ship os a great design and I am glad you are giving it some attention. My suggestion is that you should make the cannon, because it is very characteristic of that ship.
Keep it up!

 

[Ryderstorm]

Ok im feeling bold so I wil provide some input.

The research station model reminds me an auful lot of the dominion shipyards from Flops. They dont look or feel cardassian to me at all. Its a nice looking model but I just dont envision it as cardasian. Perhaps what I would look towards to for some inspiration is incorperate some themes from the stock cardasian turents into the design. I feel like that may somehow lend a more "cardy" feel to this facility. Thats just my 2 cents worth. But still its a nice model

 

[Majestic]

Hello:
That research station's design is quite intriguing, I look forward to see it completed.

Good to see you ChileTrek, thanks, It's a clean model just too overall sure about it myself.

As for the kulinor, that ship os a great design and I am glad you are giving it some attention. My suggestion is that you should make the cannon, because it is very characteristic of that ship.
Keep it up!

Thanks, however I decided to leave the cannon off, I never liked it on it and considering the ship is now a cruiser and not a science ship I think it would look funny, as in funny weird not funny ha ha.

But thank you for your input and feedback, I really am appreciative of it. It's the only reason this thread exists.

Ok im feeling bold so I wil provide some input.

The research station model reminds me an auful lot of the dominion shipyards from Flops. They dont look or feel cardassian to me at all. Its a nice looking model but I just dont envision it as cardasian. Perhaps what I would look towards to for some inspiration is incorperate some themes from the stock cardasian turents into the design. I feel like that may somehow lend a more "cardy" feel to this facility. Thats just my 2 cents worth. But still its a nice model

Yeah I was thinking that too, not that it looks like FlOps models but that it looks like a Dominion station more than a Cardassian. Maybe I may end up using it for something else down the road as I'm all for recycling.

I might look into your idea Ryderstorm, I may even be able to recycle a bit of the station for a new research station. This is actually my third attempt at a research station and I want to as much as possible keep away from the DS9 look. I don't want my Cardassians to be like that I want them to be more like the Stations Achilles and Aad Moreman have done.

Thanks for your input, time to look into another design. I think I may actually have one too, floating around in my head.

 

[Majestic]

Okay here is the new Research Station model:

Spoiler: Station

Spoiler: Station

Spoiler: Station

 

[Borg_Queen]

Those models looks nice, and I do have to admit that the new version of the research station looks so much better than the old.

 

[Majestic]

Thanks BQ, I think so too.

I now have made another one. Yes COE needs a few research stations.

Spoiler: Research 02

Spoiler: Research 02

This would be my favourite thus far.

 

[Katala]

I've been watching Maj create these models all day, he pays alot of attention to their detail and you should see his reaction if something
doesn't work out the way he wants it to, when he gets like that I generally tend to steer clear of him otherwise I might get my head bitten off :Y
well not really but I still wouldn't want to be on his bad side he does put alot of his heart into his work tho

 

[SciFiFan]

Looking great Majestic.

 

[dinosaurJR]

Nice models...

Very Cardassian - I love the style your using here, with the pylons and docking ring style.

 

[Majestic]

Thanks guys and Katala. I'm not that bad, really, I just get a bit frustrated at times.

Very Cardassian - I love the style your using here, with the pylons and docking ring style.

I was believe it or not attempting to stay away from any sort of DS9 looking station. However in the end it was really all I could come up with. I will still however attempt to keep it in small doses.

Reason being is that DS9 was old and a orbital station (mining). With the newer Cardassian stations seen throughout the Dominion War I have tried to stick closer to that.

Anyway the station has been completed:

Spoiler: Station

Spoiler: Station

Spoiler: Station

So with that, COE has gotten 3-4 models completed today, that's between myself and Syf who has generously assisted by making a few original Cardassian ships for this modification. Not a bad days work I must say.

 

[Ryderstorm]

Yes this new version looks very much better.

 

[FahreS]

yeah, that does look great, good work mate!

 

[Majestic]

Thank you guys, I was happy with it's outcome.

Here I have a ship many might not like, I personally find it better than the stock version, even if it looks like a kitbash like it actually is. But hey this is the Cardassians we are talking about here. They are famous for that thanks to the Keldon.

Spoiler: Janissary Assault Cruiser

Spoiler: Janissary Assault Cruiser

Spoiler: Janissary Assault Cruiser

What do you all think? This has taken an unbelievable amount of time, almost to the extremes of the Kaldor I did yesterday. I stop working on it a week or so ago due to this but finished it last night/this morning.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
Poo about the Kulinor, but I hope it will keep been an asset to the fleet.
I like the research station, it has a kind of DS9 feel (well, as a Cardassian Terok Nor). I'm glad it is ready (or soon to be) for ingame action.

 

[Majestic]

She will still be an awesome addition to the fleet.

I did some calculating and my modelling/texturing for this Cardassians project is almost complete. The list is:

• Vasad texturing needs completing (doing now)
• Lakat needs texturing (doing after Vasad)
• 4 more ships requiring building/texturing
• 6 more stations requiring building/texturing

The I just need to hardpoint them and 99.9% modelling for the Cardassians is complete.

 

[Majestic]

Long time, no post. Well I am back and I am still slowly working on the COE mod, and it's time to show what I have recently done.

My latest WIP, which I have just completed with texturing is the Cardassian Soniad class. A Dominion inspired design and part of the new Cardassian fleet.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Love it! That is some serious Cardie AWSUM.

 

[Dan1025]

Very nice work Majestic!

 

[Majestic]

Thank you both, it's one of the few Cardassian ships I have left to do, along with a couple of stations (shipyards mainly).

I am going to try and get all the Cardassians done and released as soon as I can. I really want to release it to the community, back some months ago I thought about releasing the ships individually but considering I am almost complete modelling wise I felt the full thing was much better.

I have added a aztec pattern to the ship textures to make it fit in better with station textures better. Plus I am completing all the existing modelling that I haven't finished before I stopped to take a break. I am also looking into a few new designs to fill out the fleet I have drafted and almost complete. Suggestions are open for such type of ships as battleships (not the Galor is a heavy cruiser not a battleship) and some cruisers plus a gunship.

 

[Terra_Inc]

I am going to try and get all the Cardassians done and released as soon as I can. I really want to release it to the community, back some months ago I thought about releasing the ships individually but considering I am almost complete modelling wise I felt the full thing was much better.

Yeah, and it will bring some cool new toys for us Cardie fans to play around with. Some of these designs are really innovative and I look forward to using them.

I have added a aztec pattern to the ship textures to make it fit in better with station textures better. Plus I am completing all the existing modelling that I haven't finished before I stopped to take a break. I am also looking into a few new designs to fill out the fleet I have drafted and almost complete. Suggestions are open for such type of ships as battleships (not the Galor is a heavy cruiser not a battleship) and some cruisers plus a gunship.

Ah, you know me. My brain is always buzzing with designs. If you don't mind, I'll polish up a few studies I never finished. May be a small source of inspiration.