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Post by Tommygun on Nov 7, 2010 20:06:46 GMT -9
Here is the start of my first 3D vehicle. This is the main hull. The overall appearance will be similar to the Eagles from Space 1999. My Moon Hopper, I think will look like an early version of a vehicle that became the Eagle. This is what I have done so far. I'm not sure about the glass though? Edit- Hopper and Modules see post #218 & #219:www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226343&page=11 |
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Post by whiteknight06604 on Nov 8, 2010 0:37:13 GMT -9
looks to be a good start.I'll be looking forward to more updates.Thanks for sharing.
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Post by kiladecus on Nov 8, 2010 3:50:08 GMT -9
I think it's funny how every artists/designer has their own style.
Your shading.highlights pop and say, "I'm a Tommygun model."
Great work as usual!!
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Post by old squirmydad on Nov 8, 2010 12:04:11 GMT -9
Try a different gradient on the windows-the little rainbow lines say Pink Floyd "Dark Side of The Moon" album cover to me. Are you trying for a chunky or slender look to the model? Good start.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 8, 2010 13:22:26 GMT -9
I'll play around with a few more test windows tonight.
It has to be some variation of black (without a blue sky to reflect).
I'll also try and get a simple line drawing of the vehicle up too.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 8, 2010 15:14:15 GMT -9
OK, here is a basic drawing. The landing gear will have more to it when done. The front will be all glass with a frame and more windows on the body around the roof and floor areas. The main body is the middle area (6 inches long) and two 2 inch sections on ether side where the landing gear attaches. The nose and rear will also be separate pieces. The five motors will be three pieces each. Finally, the landing gear will be the hardest to design out, but I think I have something that will work.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 8, 2010 18:08:44 GMT -9
I did a huge number of windows and these are what I'm leaning towards. Too flashy?  |
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Post by labrat on Nov 9, 2010 13:44:30 GMT -9
Those are looking nice! I like the ones that combine the little circle glowy thing with the other gradient. Basically the lower right, and lower middle ones. |
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Post by kiladecus on Nov 9, 2010 19:42:06 GMT -9
It reminds me vaguely of SPACE 1999... (Although that was 11 years ago..)  Like it! Sign me up!  |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 10, 2010 21:45:37 GMT -9
Update on what I have done. The windows where changed to the ones above and I have started to build. I was also able to design and build some of the engines. I'm happy with how it came out, but I did go back and add a little detail to the main engine. I have decided to add a small spine to the top of the vehicle. The purpose of the spine is to make the craft will look more modular. I want to design two or more mid sections that can be swapped out. The challenge for the spine is that it has to be small, but still able to support the vehicle. I'm thinking of using two or three triangular tubes that may get covered for more strength. After that will be the landing gear.      |
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Post by Parduz on Nov 11, 2010 1:04:18 GMT -9
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Post by revgunn on Nov 11, 2010 7:09:55 GMT -9
It really has the Space: 1999 look. Great job so far.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 11, 2010 23:53:32 GMT -9
Alright here is the spine I came up with. I don't think it changes the look that much. It is just two triangles formed from a single piece of paper. I need to do a little surgery and cut out the mid section, so it can be held in place with magnets and switched out with different modules. The modules I have in mind are a wider transport version, shipping cargo box, and nuclear waste transport. I did a little engine work too.     |
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Post by labrat on Nov 12, 2010 1:45:13 GMT -9
Cooooool! I'm liking it. The windows look sweet! |
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Post by kiladecus on Nov 13, 2010 8:34:04 GMT -9
You know me... you haven't even finished the thing, and I have kit-bashing ideas! For example, taking that large red thruster, and placeing about 4 of those in a cluster, and then the aft piece and bow pieces together (forgoing the long center hull), and making a ship that would be a fast orbiter craft that you could place a couple weapons on and it could out-run anything in the fleet (because of the tremendous thrust and small frame). The downside is that most of the existing hull would be fuel cells, and that would be like strapping yourself to a rocket... sure it would be fast, but if there were a problem, you might hear... "Houston, we have a..." KA-BOOM!! Just thinking outloud! So, when will this be available? |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 13, 2010 9:08:24 GMT -9
I'm not sure.
It depends on how the landing gear comes out and a few other things.
I also want to design a few different mid sections to swap out.
I Think I'll need to do a photographic building guide for the landing gear too.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 14, 2010 19:52:25 GMT -9
Well thankfully the landing gear came out correctly and I was able to separate the middle section. I added doors to the connecting areas, glued the spine on and added magnets to the inside of model. I need to finish assembling the model now, then design three more middle sections. PS: I have a name for the Moon Hopper. Falcon, which goes in line with the Eagle and Hawk.      |
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Post by Dominic on Nov 15, 2010 4:00:51 GMT -9
Neat. Nothing more to say, really. Well, there is, but I don't have the time right now. "Great work" sums it up best I think.
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Post by Parduz on Nov 15, 2010 4:35:58 GMT -9
Really clever and beautiful.
Sure the tiny parts are too fiddly for my fat fingers.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 15, 2010 13:45:18 GMT -9
Really clever and beautiful. Sure the tiny parts are too fiddly for my fat fingers. The model is 40cm long, so the parts are fairly big. I think the smallest part on the landing gear is 25mm by 25mm. |
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Post by hackbarth on Nov 22, 2010 8:18:01 GMT -9
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Post by BilliamBabble Inked Adventures on Nov 22, 2010 9:46:50 GMT -9
Modular fantasticness! I think the boosters and landing struts are especially clever. EDIT: Without the legs it could also double as a Traveller "Modular Cutter" ship. |
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Post by roguetrader on Nov 22, 2010 11:58:04 GMT -9
Fantastic model... Good job.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 22, 2010 19:27:44 GMT -9
Thanks guys. I wanted to show proof that I am still working on it. Here is one of about seven or so pods that you can add to the Falcon moon Hopper. Some of these pods are made to be attached to each other to form a mini base. Some will have digital Moon camo.  |
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Post by mruseless on Nov 22, 2010 19:34:23 GMT -9
Really well done!
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Post by Parduz on Nov 22, 2010 23:44:51 GMT -9
Yes, is great. Tommy, you should scratch a bit that pod fresh paint, docking ships and picking cargo in low gravity is not easy and precise (try Orbiter - a "real" space flight simulator - to get an idea  ). P.S. You may even build 3D meshes of your ships and make them fly in Orbiter! |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 24, 2010 9:42:43 GMT -9
Here is the military version. I'm not too sure of my ability to make convincing scratches yet, so I'm not doing any. I do have a very light mottled texture to my model, so it does not look too clean. I'm designing the nuclear waist carrier next.  |
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 25, 2010 21:33:00 GMT -9
I wanted to add these photos for clarity in the building process. I hope to have pictures of the completed model later tonight or tomorrow.  |
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Post by hackbarth on Nov 26, 2010 9:19:29 GMT -9
Good to see the progress of the project. I see that you used Spacedock Stencil in the military model. It has really added character to the piece.
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Post by Tommygun on Nov 27, 2010 0:26:57 GMT -9
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