I vote yes.
Helping people make 3d ships for traveller
- Thread starter iron warrior
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I vote yes.
Shockingly, I vote "sure, why not!" as well 
And here's a tease of the new Suileman I've been working on as I've been re-training myself on Lightwave. Was trying to get it done for the calendar, and didn't make it in time. So I've stopped work on it for a short time while I work on some other non-Traveller related stuff for a bit.
http://www.visionforgestudios.com/jesse/traveller/new_sulieman/sulie_rad_perspective_white.png
Jesse
And here's a tease of the new Suileman I've been working on as I've been re-training myself on Lightwave. Was trying to get it done for the calendar, and didn't make it in time. So I've stopped work on it for a short time while I work on some other non-Traveller related stuff for a bit.
http://www.visionforgestudios.com/jesse/traveller/new_sulieman/sulie_rad_perspective_white.png
Jesse
spinwardpirate
SOC-13
Wow, that's nice. To me, this is the kind of stuff that keeps Traveller alive!
Space Hamster
SOC-12
I am still working on the Serenity tutorial. I am on PDF 4 of 37. I am speeding up as I get used to the tools. I had started modeling in LightWave a couple years ago but stopped when I realized how much work it was. Now when I started back up, I did it with the understanding of the amount of work. I am pacing myself now.
Shockingly, I vote "sure, why not!" as well
http://www.visionforgestudios.com/jesse/traveller/new_sulieman/sulie_rad_perspective_white.png
Jesse
WOW! Nice tease. Superb work, even if it isn't finished.
If I had 1% of that artistic talent, I'd actually attempt something...
Gray Lensman
SOC-13
I Really, really like the way the turret is done!
What program did you model with before Lightwave? Or are you using a newer version of Lightwave that's way different?
I first started in 3D with trueSpace many, MANY moons ago, but then started using Lightwave around about version 4 at my cousin's school. The first version I bought for myself was 5.5, and I've used Lightwave ever since, upgrading to 6 through 9.6 along the way, but I never really pushing my skillset beyond what I'd initially learned. Leading up to this year's calendar work, I started going through all the training videos on NewTek's website and Treybor's Serenity tutorial to up my game to the next level. Been meaning to do that for **YEARS**
Vile
SOC-12
Pics or it didn't happen! :devil:
Sean's Firefly is what got me re-interested in 3D starship modeling. http://www.seansgallery.com/cgi-bin/showpicture.cgi?picture=serenity_opening&menu=32
Peter Schutze
SOC-12
forgive me if this is a dumb-ass question but does constructing a 3D model in CGI software like lightwave mean you could then create/export a front / back/ left / right / top / bottom set of flat images from your work ?
Im thinking something like the fold-into-a-box Renegade legion style miniatures resulting from the work .... having this for common adventurer class starships would be way cool !
Im thinking something like the fold-into-a-box Renegade legion style miniatures resulting from the work .... having this for common adventurer class starships would be way cool !
Andrew Boulton
The Adminator
Absolutely.
Yep, that would be easy as pie. All one would need is the template of the box, some cut and paste in photoshop, and poof! One ready to use starship mini. It's a good idea; ISTR Campaign Cartographer used to have stuff to make fold-up building templates....same concept would apply.
<Time passes>
Turns out it is a good idea. :rofl: I knocked together a template and threw some quick renders of my X-boat onto it, printed it from photoshop with "index card" size, and I think it will work. You'll have to tinker with it to get the size you want, but the file is up in the gallery for your amusement.
http://www.travellerrpg.com/CotI/Gallery/index.php?n=1081
Working on it
Have to get a carving commission finished, then I can go back to finishing the scout.Space Hamster
SOC-12
One thing you need to know is that it is a lot of work. When I first got into modeling I became frustrated with how much work it was and stopped. I am just now getting back into it with an understanding of how much work it is. I am totally patient now.
You might want to use Blender just to see what needs to be done before getting a pay ware product, if you decide to go this route.
You do not export it. You render the images.
Peter Schutze
SOC-12
what program are you (all) using ?
would you be willing to share advice and basic models
Im going to try and learn Blender in the next few weeks
would you be willing to share advice and basic models
Im going to try and learn Blender in the next few weeks
Andrew Boulton
The Adminator
Cinema 4D R12 Studio
Cinema 4D R11 XL
Poser (via C4D)
Paint Shop Pro
DivX
Cinema 4D R11 XL
Poser (via C4D)
Paint Shop Pro
DivX
