Starfleet Museum Orbital Annexe - WIP from a newbie!

[Unusualsuspex]

Well, I've been renedering for a while with fantastic models made by others and having lurked and occasionally posted here, I decided it was about time to stop messing about and dive in!

So, MAX at the ready I've started with this, the Starfleet Museum Orbital Annexe. This is the first version which (in modelling terms) is a total nightmare. Unaligned parts, billions of polygons, and wasted elements!

HOWEVER as a first attempt it doesn't look bad and now I can refine the basic concept!

My thanks to Kenny-Z, Buckky and Andrew Hodges for the loan of their models to show scale and textures are placeholders.

Watch this space!

[Chainsaw_NL]

Oooh very nice. Now some more lights and lens glow

[Unusualsuspex]

LOL! Lights,lens glow and textures are WAY down the line while I get the model in fit shape!

But eventually? Erm, maybe

[Chainsaw_NL]

idd

[Unusualsuspex]

Ok, the major reconstruction is complete. I now need to work on details which will be a loooooooooong drawn out process as this is the first model I've ever done.

Texturing (after the detailing) is also brand new to me so be patient.

[Chainsaw_NL]

Looking very nice sofar. Cant wait to see what detail your putting in.

[Unusualsuspex]

Ok as you're all aware, this is my very first model so be gentle!

I've added some detail here and there but have tried to be restrained, mainly because of the scale of the station and my (steam-powered) PCs limitations!

Added shuttle bays below the visiting ships docking ring, dish supports in the main saucer, greebles here and there and one or two other small things. I've also tidied up the modelling a bit as well but I'm still probably way high on the poly count (which is why my machines protesting! LOL)

I know I want to add top and bottom comms arrays and detail that flat surface on the lower saucer and I may add a few more bits, but I'd like to respectfully ask for some ideas from you guys who have much more modelling experience so feel free!

Thanks for looking!

[Raul Mamoru]

what is your version of max?

[Unusualsuspex]

It's Max 2010 Raul. Oh and I may need to ask for guidance on textures! Yours are fantastic!

[Raul Mamoru]

Hi, Unusualsuspex

I use the Max2009. But I saw that many people still use Max9 (2006).

I do modeling and mapping in max 2009 and exports to the old version.
The first work in max9 is the Refit Enterpise Eric Peterson.

Later, in addition to helping you handle maps and mapping, I would like to direct your people to make life easier for those who depend on the type 3DS files.
Because not everyone uses the Max2010, I'm one.

This way, more people will see your work.

[Unusualsuspex]

If this ever gets finished (LOL!) I would gladly pass it on to you for conversion Raul.

You've already done fantastic work here so thank you!

[Raul Mamoru]

Commodore Timmermans,

The doubts of Unusualsuspex can be posted here or we go directly to Board index> Tutorials?

waiting for instructions ...

[Chainsaw_NL]

Dont forget if you use 3ds format to keep your texture filenames ISO compliant (8-char). Otherwise you will have to assigning them by hand again.

[Unusualsuspex]

Not a major upgrade but lower saucer surface now detailed and comms array placed on top. Lower recess greebled. Docking arms next I think.

As always, comments and ideas welcomed!

[Unusualsuspex]

To everybody who has commented, thank you, I'm learning from you all!

Quick update, I've tried to subtley apply panels to both saucers which (when it's textured) shouldn't look bad I hope!