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Vanguard
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Color test, using PNG format. I wanted to see how clean this was, since the old JPGs I did were so munged I couldn't stand them. So this is a whole new thingie...

FJ Bulk Container, fairly basic and good for gradient tests.

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Looks good! Can't wait to see its hauler.

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Mark Nguyen
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Yup! That's grey, alright. [Razz] Well done!

You know what I'd like to see, though? More closeup details on the containers. For example, what does the connection point between train-linked containers actually look like up close? Is there a pass-through for people and turbolifts, power or other materials? And what about the connection point to the hauler?

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Yep, it's gray! [Smile] Really the test was to see if the PNG format would munge everything like JPG did. It didn't, so I'm a lot happier!

I've considered doing some detail drawings of common pieces that are asked about. FJ left a lot of details (like the interconnector) pretty vague. I'll definately look at giving that section a go for Jaynz in the future, though.

As for the container's 'Hauler', the 2245 version of the Ptolemy is three projects out, actually. (Starliner is first, then 2245 Saladin, the Ptolemy).

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Second test, more color, and more details.. the Starliner pod

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Personally, I would like to see a hair more contrast between the darkest and lightest grays.

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Well, since these are 'kitbash' pieces, I didn't want to have the contrast too great, lest I make the pieces unusable from ship to ship. Granted, it may be very likely I'm playing it too safe with this, but this is my first major venture into this kind of art, so...

Anyway, the first of two planned updates today, the PB-31 MK-1

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Oddly, I'd imagine a real starliner pod to have LOTS of windows. Assuming that the average Joe Federation Citizen would want to look outside as 50% of typical passengers on today's liners.

Mind you, what does a Starliner have to look at most of the time? empty starfields, warp streaks, or planets from orbit. Would most people want to see that? I would reason yes, as sightseers in the 23rd century would still want to see sights with their own eyes and not through a monitor. Should there not at least be a lido deck?

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Well, I did at a LOT of windows. Remember, the original FJ Starliner pod didn't have any on them. Poor bastards.

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This is the next step of the 'Experiment', an actual ship. Obviously, this is the 'Cage' version of the USS Saladin, with the Humungodish that nearly completely obfuscates the warp engine - oops! Oh well...

Tommorow will likely be a little cleanup, and a quick attempt at the USS Ptolemy.

http://www.pixelsagas.com/gallery/albums/userpics/J_Fed_Saladin_2245.png

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quote:
Originally posted by Vanguard:
Well, I did at a LOT of windows. Remember, the original FJ Starliner pod didn't have any on them. Poor bastards.

Yes, thank you for that- I always thought those saps would be sneaking onto the tug to get to a window to relieve the clustrophobia.

Y'know, it does not have to be a Ptolemy lugging those around (I always thought that was a cheese design anyway, frankly).
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Please excuse the poor model- this was made a while ago. [Wink]

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Heh.. well, since this is for Jaynz, for Karen, and also was intended to be a Christmas gift for my uncle... I'm gonna stick with the Ptolemy. [Smile]

Also, redid the color of the cap (refresh), where it's now a lot closer to WNMHGB than the Cage, but it overall LOOKS better.

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Jason: More model pics please (Casts Summon linkie on Jason!)

Vanguard: (Casts MORE! MORE! on Vanguard)

Me likes! Lots!

and Jason? you should WORK for... who ever the fuck does the CGI shit for Paramount. You would make ST ship fanbois sing! SING, i say!

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USS Ptolemy Test (Unloaded)

Second of three '2245' designs, unless I decide to include something of FASA's FYW.. which I haven't really decided upon...

http://www.pixelsagas.com/gallery/albums/userpics/J_Fed_Ptolemy_2245.png

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Ptolemy, Loaded, by request

http://www.pixelsagas.com/gallery/albums/userpics/J_Fed_Ptolemy_Loaded_2245.png

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