Another TOS Vessel

Chris B · March 26th, 2003, 11:40 AM

hello,

once again i have dared to model something from a set of schemtaics without asking in advance...

this time a lifeboat - full credit goes to BJ_O

see the schems here: http://www.3dgladiators.net/forums/s...threadid=19624

i allowed myself to change some details, such as the engines and landing gear. overall it is very close to the design.
bj_o, i hope you like and i din't step on your feet with this.

for a little test-animation check here: http://misc.dd3d.de/shiptest.avi
(300k)

on a sidenote: once this is textured i will put together a scene with the Ian shelton and this lifeboat.

c&c welcome

Chris B · March 26th, 2003, 02:35 PM

little update:

no textures, only mesh

March 26th, 2003, 03:53 PM

looking good

Do you still have the USAF font?

Chris B · March 26th, 2003, 03:54 PM

Amarillo USAF, yes, that's the one i am using.

March 26th, 2003, 04:40 PM

ok, the text looked a little thick, but I guess I can't really see it in detail

Chris B · March 26th, 2003, 04:50 PM

i'll show a better view of the text with the next update

Thomas P · March 26th, 2003, 06:18 PM

Very nice job.

March 26th, 2003, 08:51 PM

No foot stompin' here, X. Looks great! I know you already have, but feel free to take some liberties with the design since it was pretty much a rough sketch.

B.J.

Chris B · March 27th, 2003, 04:50 AM

thanks b.j., i'm glad you like it.

the model is done allready, i won't change anything on it unless i have to (because of errors, or so)

the inside needs some texturing and i want a version of her with textured outside as well (for dirt).
when this is complete the textures of the ian shelton will follow, then a little scene.
and if you don't mind both ships will be released for use afterwards.

March 27th, 2003, 01:45 PM

One wonders where these would launch from

Chris B · March 27th, 2003, 01:48 PM

i have no idea *g*

they seem to be layed out as small vessels that launch from the shuttlepay. to me it seems like a little shuttle.

perhaps bj can shed some light

March 27th, 2003, 02:47 PM

Nice job so far. I didn't realize that was a lifeboat; I thought it was the TOS version of either the TMP travel pod, or the TNG Type 15 shuttlepod.

March 27th, 2003, 03:11 PM

I was just thinking the same thing, it does look like the TNG shuttlepod

March 27th, 2003, 03:55 PM

It could also launch them from the yellow and grey "hatches" on the saucer:

Just a thought

Chris B · March 28th, 2003, 04:41 AM

i ahve modelled an own version of the Type 15, called type-15a, you can download it on my site.

it's a bit different than this design:

Chris B · March 28th, 2003, 07:38 AM

the type 15a is very similar to the 15, btw - forgot to say that.

proceed to the next thread for more on the ian shelton and the lifeboat:
http://www.3dgladiators.net/forums/s...threadid=19665