quote:Originally posted by Axeman 3D: OK, I made a missile that doesn't quite make me gag the same way the original did. This one has panels that will open even if the fins are attached, and I've made a little image map with warnings and numbers and stuff for variety. If you want the original Photoshop pic of this with the guide pic in place then let me know Rev, you might want markings and stuff that i can't draw.
You beat me too it, I was just about to suggest this modification. Instead of lame, old fashioned fins I thought little RCS thruster packs might look better.
What you've done so far looks good. Shoot the map over to me and I'll add in the warning strips and the serial number. I'm not sure about the command star though, but I suppose it's worth a shot to see what it looks like.
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Much better, a bit fancy for TOS or TAS period right enough, but I'll make the necessary mods. In the meantime here's an update on the ship modifications...
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Reverend, awesome work on the Tactical Shuttle. I am glad to see you are back in business. I missed seeing some of your work. It is always well thought out and makes sense. Once again, I am glad that you are back.
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Yes, it is indeed good to have the good Reverend back on the force. If only I weren't still haunted by the delightfully euphoric feeling I got when I saw this so many months ago...*sigh*
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Hmm, the nose was made in the same way as the rest of the ship, I cut Revs plans into individual front, side and rear shots and place them in the appropriate windows in Lightwave. I then basically 'trace' round the drawings to make the basic shapes, and that ensures the model is pretty accurate to the plans. The nose is the size Rev drew it.
As for the updated model Rev has sent me a new set of decals and I've fitted them to the nacelles and side pods, with just the stripes and stuff to be fitted tonight. I've still to maodel the new doors and step, but that wont take long at all. Once it's all done I'll do a render or two and then slap the 2 versions into a zip file for download at my site.
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A few new alterations; The new weaponry has been installed, some new markings have been put on the aft surface. I've also put in two rows of plasma flare launchers (behind the cannons), two sets of countermeasure launchers (ventral aft) and split the door in two so it can retract with out colliding the the deuterium tanks. Also note that the port side crew access door has been removed, this is to make some room inside for the gunner's console.
quote: Yes, it is indeed good to have the good Reverend back on the force. If only I weren't still haunted by the delightfully euphoric feeling I got when I saw this so many months ago...*sigh*
Don't get your knickers in a twist, it's on my to-do list.
quote: You know, after looking at Kenny's render I'm wondering if the nose on this boat is a bit long.
Funny you should say that, I did actually make an error during the initial modifications. Somehow I managed to move the nose forwards a bit without noticing, it's since been corrected though. Assuming Kenny has left this part of the mesh untouched since it's 'Indigo' incarnation then what you're seeing is probably just a trick of perspective.
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Nothing has been touched on the nose of the model, I just cut the ship in the middle, moved the nose section forward and put in the new mid section. It should be fine, assuming the original drawing i worked from was fine. I actually like this size of ship better, it's kind of grown into it's nacelles now, it doesn't look like it's about to topple over backwards due to the weight of it's engines. I'd seriously think about ditching the remaining crew door as well, looks out of place next to those 2 big hatches.
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I agree, which is why I made the model number SC3-H10', so that this is the baseline for the 'H-Series' while the Carter Wilson version was the civilian model 'SC3-H12'. Presumably the 'H-11' would be the cargo carrier, maybe I'll design that version sometime down the road.
I think for safety reason it's best to keep at least one door in the forward section, which is how most modern day transport helicopters (like the Blackhawks) seam to be arranged.
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Rev was always the one working on that project I proposed, and doing a fantastic job of it, too.
BTW Rev, I can't remember if I ever sent you this link, but I know he's now updated the page with all the prints, which may be more accurate than Alan Sinclair's.
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Kenny, I'm sure your model is accurate, based on Rev's schematic. I was just thinking that the nose of his ship looked a bit long. Just my opinion.
I concur with MMoM's suggestion of the Casimiro schematics. They're easier to work with the Alan Sinclair's, but I can't say which is more accurate. I based my schematics for the Museum on Casimiro's.
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