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My Random 3D Models.

Styer_Crisis

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Ok, i started this, (as if i don't have enough threads) to post all of my original 3d models that i will do in the near future. not much to say, so here it is my first one ever with Maya, that even looks decent.

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My main objective with this build was just to test out maya's new features and see if i could nail the shape of a federation ship, even though this will never make it past this stage, i am still immensly proud of this model
 

kjc733

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Not bad at all, and brave to start with a Starfleet vessel, the curves do not make for an easy shape (hence why my first was the BC304 ;) ).

If you're new to maya then here's a question you will need to consider for building: Why are you building the mesh?

If you're building it so that you can export to A2 or something similar then that will require a different technique than if you are building to render nice images or do CGI type stuff with.

Something that you will find invaluable if the answer is the latter is the smoothing function. It's a real godsend, and the task changes from making a high poly mesh from scratch to learning how to best make a low poly mesh that forces maya to smooth in specific ways.
 

Styer_Crisis

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Not bad at all, and brave to start with a Starfleet vessel, the curves do not make for an easy shape (hence why my first was the BC304 ;) ).

Something that you will find invaluable if the answer is the latter is the smoothing function. It's a real godsend, and the task changes from making a high poly mesh from scratch to learning how to best make a low poly mesh that forces maya to smooth in specific ways.

wow, i'd never figure the starfleet designs harder, the reason i chose it is cuz i am more familair with the layout of a star fleet vessel, as opposed to other races ships.

And yes i'm building low poly to release, but its more of a mid polly for FO, since it can support higher poly models.

As to models, imma try to turn out 1 a week, most of them will be my own designs, for example, my next mesh will be of a Garenor ship, they were one of the races whose planet was erased by the Krenim, since we neveer saw there ships, i can design somthing completely new. hopefuly it will be good enough to texture.
 

K_merse

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There are one race which is even harder than Starfleet: The Romulans... Man, they are real nightmare... But Starfleet ships could be terrible as well with their detailed saucer and fancy narcelles and gracefully curved engieering sections which look awful if you removee one more pair of faces... :confused:
 

Styer_Crisis

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Mesh #2, or at least public mesh #2, This here is the ravage class. muahahaha

Specs:

Ravage Class
Medium Cruiser
1 type XV phaser array
armor medium,
range: Short
Passive: ADAI
Role: Interceptor
Lenght: 131 Meters
Special Weapon: "Stealth Mode"

FO values
Offensive: 27
Defencive: 31
System: 18

Textures: sadly not ='(

Rav1.png

Rav2.png

Rav3.png

EDIT: inspired by; Saber class, Defiant Class, adn a diving falcon.
 

Adm_Z

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Looks very nice! I would like to see this one textured too.:thumbsup:
 

Styer_Crisis

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Hopefully you can see the massive improvemenet since my last model in this thread *shivers*
 

Styer_Crisis

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My next two models:


Reman Interceptor
Reman Ship.png

Takret Attack Destoryer
Takret Attack Ship.png


Both are in the 400-700 Poly range
 
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thunderfoot

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Niiice! Me want!
 

dinosaurJR

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Great work so far.

Might I point you in the direction of some assistance for texturing?

I do not mean to self - promote, so please don't think I am, but in my WW2 model pack I have included the mask layers and blank textures for easy texturing - if you download and take a look you will easily see the easiest and most accurate method for making fresh textures...

Or not - totally up to you.

If you run into any trouble, drop me a line - I like to help :thumbsup:
 

Chiletrek

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Hello:
I like those models, specially the last one, I can imagine it flying around and blowing-up stuff in A2 :thumbsup:.
Keep it up!
 

Styer_Crisis

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Hello:
I like those models, specially the last one, I can imagine it flying around and blowing-up stuff in A2 :thumbsup:.
Keep it up!

Thanks Chile,


Its good to hve you back BTW, haven't seen you post in a while.:)
 

Chiletrek

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Hello:
Well, I have been very busy lately, and classes will restart this week, so sorry if I will go kinda offline for a while again. But I will try to come here every now and then :) .
 

Styer_Crisis

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Reman Dark interceptor. i built this for a new mod i'm already working on.

Reman_Dark_cruiser_3D_interface.png
 

Hellkite

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looking good my friend
 

pepperman

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Reman Dark interceptor. i built this for a new mod i'm already working on.

View attachment 7484

Looks very similar to the one Achilles' friend Mad Dog made a few years ago.

Image1.jpg

It's available for download over at AFC if you want to use it for comparison -- Reman Praetor Class Cruiser.
 
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Styer_Crisis

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Looks very similar to the one Achilles' friend Mad Dog made a few years ago.

View attachment 7485

It's available for download over at AFC if you want to use it for comparison -- Reman Praetor Class Cruiser.

I used that one as a base, but i never knew who made it, i wanted somthing a bit smother, more sleek, but i still love the design.
 
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