SciFiEric's 2nd Pilot Enterprise

[scifieric]

It's looking great, Eric.

What? You mean you didn't switch back to Truespace just for shiggles?

LOL!  Yeah, sorry about that.  And nice contraction there!  I tend to put that in my posts on other sites, sorry.  I'm turning into a piece of furniture ... specifically a Lazy Boy.   

[scifidude79]

I was just joking, bro. More often than not I see the question raised over at Scifi Meshes, so you're just heading off that question. Also, I can't fault anyone for copying and pasting, I do it too.

[scifieric]

I was just joking, bro. More often than not I see the question raised over at Scifi Meshes, so you're just heading off that question. Also, I can't fault anyone for copying and pasting, I do it too.

Thanks.  And I figured you were joking!  Never a problem, my friend.

[Freak]

Stunning Eric.

Bill's barrier would look great with this ship.

[scifieric]

Stunning Eric.

Bill's barrier would look great with this ship.

Thank you, Dean!

I think someone else made the barrier image that went with Bill's ship.  Man, those renders of his looked like pristine frames cut from the original series.

[scifidude79]

And I figured you were joking!  Never a problem, my friend.

I figured you would, since I used the tongue out smiley and all.

There are times where I think about giving Blender another go and taking a crack at your Enterprise tutorial. But then I think about the time it takes to learn new software and how I can actually go into Lightwave and model (and texture) something. Plus, Blender's recent revamp and UI change hasn't warmed me up to the software any, though I could just use an older version. But, the work done by you and Dean and some of the other talented people here and at SFM is definitely an inspiration and a testament to how good Blender is. So, I can certainly see why you put on there "made in Blender," it not only keeps that question from popping up, but also lets people know the great stuff you can make in that software.

[scifieric]

I figured you would, since I used the tongue out smiley and all.

There are times where I think about giving Blender another go and taking a crack at your Enterprise tutorial. But then I think about the time it takes to learn new software and how I can actually go into Lightwave and model (and texture) something. Plus, Blender's recent revamp and UI change hasn't warmed me up to the software any, though I could just use an older version. But, the work done by you and Dean and some of the other talented people here and at SFM is definitely an inspiration and a testament to how good Blender is. So, I can certainly see why you put on there "made in Blender," it not only keeps that question from popping up, but also lets people know the great stuff you can make in that software.

Believe it or not, there is another consideration.  I know it is obvious to you and me and probably everyone else here, but I kept getting requests for quotes on how much it would take to make another ship model ... but they meant physical.  They didn't realize that it was a 3D object.

Weird, I know.  But it's been happening with greater frequency!

[scifidude79]

See, I keep telling you your stuff looks real.

[scifieric]

See, I keep telling you your stuff looks real.

You are the greatest!

I know it's not done yet, but I really wanted to have some fun.

[scifidude79]

Looks awesome, bro. Also, I saw where someone on SFM asked if it was a render.

[Freak]

Just missing the film grain and it would look like a screenshot!
Very Nice.

[scifieric]

Looks awesome, bro. Also, I saw where someone on SFM asked if it was a render.

Ha!  I haven't seen that yet.  I'll go there next.  And thank you for the very kind compliment, my friend.

Just missing the film grain and it would look like a screenshot!
Very Nice.

Thank you, Dean.  Actually, I have some fake film grain on there.  I think it comes across fairly subtle on a render this size.  I'll probably do the "real" film grain with Blender when I'm done with the model.

[scifieric]

I would like to have done something more substantial today, but I have a BLISTERING headache.

I found something I have to correct.  At the rear of the Engineering Hull during the first pilot, there are two rectangular windows with a round port BEHIND them, towards the shuttle bay.  By the second pilot, that round port was in FRONT of the two rectangular windows.

I still have to work on the triangles under the saucer.  After researching a bit, it doesn't seem like the "bumpers" were there yet.  I guess that was just a Production detail.

I still need to add the lettering on the grey squares under the saucer section.

I think I will make the warp domes a little more deep red.

Of course, this is still very much a work-in-progress.  Once I finish on cleaning up some of the details (like that round port aft Engineering) then I'll start on the textures.  But that's going to have to wait until my head feels better.

Thank you for looking in.

All done in Blender 3D.







And I always did like that shot of the Enterprise coming over Delta Vega at the end of Where No Man Has Gone Before.  This is a little closer and lighter, of course.

[Freak]

Nice

[scifieric]

Thank you, Dean.