Hera - a Caudex design

[Thomas P]

So here is another of Caudex's designs that has been out there for some time. Skyhawk just finished the Cutlass. I had started this a long time ago but never got it finished. I'm clearing my desk, in a manner of speaking, and got her all done up.

Hope you like.

Breaking orbit



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Just hanging out



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[skyhawk223]

Not bad at all. I like the rear view. Looks better than the other image I commented on yesterday. What did you do with it texture wise?

[Thomas P]

Thanks.

As far as texturing goes I have abandoned the idea of using detailed drawings as texture maps. I have been too disappointed in the way registry text, stripes and other high contrast decals tend to dither at angles. So they are all modeled in now. The same goes for all those subtle panel changes, either the panel gets modeled or I use blended materials with masks. Most painted of similar material surfaces should be fairly uniform. The detail tends to only show in areas where you get more specular highlight. I just rely on the specular / gloss maps.

I had no idea you did this! Really beautiful work Thomas, as always. And those shuttle doors are so cool! Love it, thanx man