Didn't know where to post this. There isn't a CG section that I could find. This is a Cylon Tanker I'm building to do some of the parts maps. I don't have any pictures of the bottom that I can post, so I'm building this as a stand in. It is also helpful in building the SS version also. Cheers,

Joe




This is the plexi main body section.


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Here's a closeup of the mounting point.


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A shot with some body panels added.


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A shot with some detail Leopold parts.


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Here's one of the Leopold parts. Not completely finished yet. I have to build every part on the model in CG, Woo Hoo,


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This was a happy accident. I hit the wrong button in my 3D program and got a stealth version of the Tanker, in dark plexi.



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(03-13-2010, 02:08 PM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: That looks very sweet. Just pondering where this sort of thing should/could go? Theres actually a few of you very talented CG artists out there doing this. Looks great Joe. Love how your mapping it like this. What programme are you using Joe?

Thanks man. Since I don't have any pics of the bottom of this baby, this was the only thing I could think of. We didn't have a CG section here yet, so I just threw it in here. It's up to you guys if you want a special section, like at the RI. To me a model is a model. Whether it's pixels or plastic, As for the program, I use Lightwave 3d. I've used this since it came out in the early 90's. To me it's the most intuitive 3d app out there. Much easier than most others I've used. And you can't beat the render quality. The only hard thing about this model, or any SS one, is building all the darn kit part's in 3d, wow. The good thing is, you build it once, and then you can cut and paste those parts onto any model you build. Much cheaper than resin and rubber, LOL. Of course you can't hold it in you hands and stare at it. I'll always prefer the real thing. Just something about a big SS model.

(03-14-2010, 03:07 AM)427 Cobra Wrote: I take it that this will be the basis of the plans? I Like the smoke gray colour better, this makes it look more sinister.

Yes definitely, but probably with a lot of hand drawing to get the dimensions just right. The 3d model helps a lot with the overall size of the base model. Seems like every tom, dick and sally is going to 3d for there effects shots. So you can't buck the trend forever. As for the color, that was an accidental button push, and turned the whole thing " Stealth", LOL. It was one of those lucky things that happen. Don't know if I could get that surface again if I wanted to, Cheers,

Joe

(03-14-2010, 02:01 PM)bwayne64 Wrote: [/b][/color]

(03-14-2010, 03:07 AM)427 Cobra Wrote: I take it that this will be the basis of the plans? I Like the smoke gray colour better, this makes it look more sinister.

Yes definitely, but probably with a lot of hand drawing to get the dimensions just right. The 3d model helps a lot with the overall size of the base model. Seems like every tom, dick and sally is going to 3d for there effects shots. So you can't buck the trend forever.

Joe

Quote:I don't know. It just depends how convincing computer graphics can go,and how far the envelope can be pushed until they can't go any further. If people demand violence, and action crap - then it'll live in forever until someone gets wise, and they go back to actual model making again. You can only do so much with CGI garbage,but it'll never replace the real thing no matter how good they think they are at it. You can't fool the eye,especially a trained one!

(03-14-2010, 03:39 PM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: Here ya go Joe. New Topic for CG! ; )

Awesome Man, you rock. I hope we get alot of CG artist in here. It's always great to see whats going on in CG too. Some of it is sooo Purty, Cheers,

Joe

"I sense damage, that data could be interpreted as pain." Thats gonna leave a mark,

No worries man, My Mom is having a hard time as well, so I can relate. I hope your Mom gets better, I'll say a prayer for her. That's one thing about modeling for me, It helps take my mind off all the stress in life. Hope every thing gets better for you soon, Cheers,


Joe

Had a small update on the tanker, not much, but chipping away,

Added some of the bottom Wostok parts.



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From the back, added some Saturn V parts, and Wostok domes.



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Added the Legg's egg nozzle, and the Harrier Parts.



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Hope you guys like it, please critique any glaring errors, Cheers

Joe

Thanks Jase, wow, 19 dollars, mine was over 50. You and Phil are two lucky Guys. I put a kit list up a while back on the tanker, and a parts map. The kit list is here,

http://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=333

Parts map here,

http://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=299

I thought you saw them, I hope to get working on the Bottom map soon, that's what the CG tanker is for. There's a lot of parts on the bottom of this sucker and I have to build them all. Now if I just had a 3D printer, I wouldn't have to cast anything, ah to dream, Cheers,

Joe

Thanks man, thats what it's all about. 100 heads are better than one. I've Id'ed all I know so far, I'm still getting kits together. The pictures are few and far between on this one too, not too many closeups. We'll get her though I'm sure. Now if Jim C would chime in, we'd be set, Cheers,

Joe

(04-09-2010, 06:38 PM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: Any updates on the rendering Joe. Yours & Richards 3D renders have blown me away. Im trying to tewach myself when Ive got time, which is never... I really need to learn how to make files for laser cutting. Anyone point me in the right direction?????

(04-13-2010, 12:28 PM)Apophis Wrote: Oooo, laser cut bulkheads! sounds sexy! I would really love to build this one too!

I did a little more work on the tanker bottom. Got a lot of parts yet to build. I still need to ID quite a few. It turns out that the models out there have the Saturn Five bodies backwards. No jab at anybody who's built them We have a lot better reference now. I was building mine by the pictures I had, but I turned the engines around. The ribbed band should be toward the back. Enjoy,

PS. Of course I'll share, people have helped me out a lot. Gotta spread the love,

Joe

Thought I'd throw in a wireframe, for any 3D geeks on the forum,

Thanks Man,
I love this too ! It's taking a while, but hey, I've got more time than money right now, Hopefully I'll have something to post on the real world version soon. Got my glue and plexi. Now I have to find a good respirator, so I don't die for my hobby, LOL. There's gotta be something that filters this stuff out. That's another benefit of the 3D versions, no fumes. Anyhoo, going back to virtual part factory, Cheers,

Joe

(04-29-2010, 06:03 AM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: Is it just me that doesn't see the picture?

Phil, wow ! Great pictures. Do you know what issue of Sci- Fi Modeler that was. I have quite a few of them but not that one. Thats really gonna help with the nose section. I've been avoiding that part, cause of all the funky curves. Now I have no excuse, Thanks

Joe

(04-29-2010, 01:41 AM)erospawn Wrote: I've got Lightwave as well.. but I haven't used it since a long time ago though..

I really like Lightwave. Spent alot of money on updates. Probably could have bought Maya, for what I've spent on it. But I can understand Lightwave, not so sure about Maya. I think the render engine is as good as anything out there. I don't even scratch the surface of what it can do. Like real world modeling, I don't have the patience for some things. The good thing is, if I get burned out on one thing, there are a million more I can start on, Cheers,

Joe

(04-29-2010, 08:04 AM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: No I think Ron posted a picture but I can't see it?

(04-29-2010, 08:44 AM)bwayne64 Wrote: Phil, wow ! Great pictures. Do you know what issue of Sci- Fi Modeler that was. I have quite a few of them but not that one. Thats really gonna help with the nose section. I've been avoiding that part, cause of all the funky curves. Now I have no excuse, Thanks

Joe

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(05-01-2010, 03:00 PM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: Really nice Joe. the work your doing is going to help me & anyone else that has this puppy planned. How many Wostoks are needed for this build?

Thanks man,
It will definately come in handy for building the real deal. I don't think I could build one without it. I couldn't imagine trying to measure all those parts and do it with pencil and paper. Even though thats how I've always done it before. I've been spoiled by the Computer, As for the Wostoks. There are 2 upper panels and 2 lower panels per kit. The upper panels are the ones with slots at the top. There are 6 upper panels on the SS model, and 6 lower ones. So you need 3 kits for the panels, unless you cast copies like I'll be doing. The SS model also uses the round domes in the kit, these are just in front of the engines. I believe it uses a cut section of those same domes inside the rear bay. So short story long, 3 kits should do it, if you want to use original parts. I just have one, so I'll just cast any duplicate parts. Now if I can just finish this darned nose section, LOL. Cheers,

Joe

(05-02-2010, 02:13 AM)dbhs Wrote: I wish I was in a position to start collecting for this one (but I'm not) so I thought i'd help you guys out. Maybe you'll be kind enough to sell me casts when the time comes????

http://cgi.ebay.com/Model-CCCP-Gagarin-space-ship-WOSTOK-VEB-Plasticart-DDR-/310211583823

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VEB-Plasticart-Model-Kit-Wostok-1-25-scale-BNIB-1970s-/350347472422#shId

Wow, those suckers are still out there. Thats good to know. Hey when I finally get it done, I'll be glad to hook you up. It might be a while though. I still have a lot of I'ding of parts to do. There doesn't seem to be too much part info out there. Speaking of parts, do you know anyone that has a 1/400 Heller Strasbourg or Dunkerque. I need a couple of parts from that model. It's a very prominent part on the neck section. I'm working on the dimensions of that section, and those parts would help a lot. If you have one or know someone, let me know, Thanks for all the links, there helping a lot, cheers,

Joe

(05-01-2010, 04:03 PM)jasonwright.1972 Wrote: Yeah well I'll take a casting of that when your done!

Hey got one with your name on it, when she's done,

(05-02-2010, 04:05 AM)bwayne64 Wrote: Speaking of parts, do you know anyone that has a 1/400 Heller Strasbourg or Dunkerque.

(05-02-2010, 03:30 PM)dbhs Wrote:

(05-02-2010, 04:05 AM)bwayne64 Wrote: Speaking of parts, do you know anyone that has a 1/400 Heller Strasbourg or Dunkerque.

Do you mean this?

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?detail=9887&manu=Heller&scale=1/400

I bought 2 kits recently from OMK and they have a great selection of vintage kits. Service is a bit slow since it's snail mail only but it came through.

Oh Sweet, $ 285. WOW ! Too rich for my blood, LOL. I saw them on Ebay recently going for 150 or so, that hurts my wallet too, I hope I can at least see a kit scan of that puppy. At least then I'll know what I'm looking for. Cheers,

Joe

(05-22-2010, 11:06 AM)dbhs Wrote: Any updates to share?

I love seeing progress on your 3D model.

Thanks Guys,
I always seem to be doin 4 things at once. I think I might have ADHD, LOL. Hard to stay focused on one thing at a time. You're right Phil, it's a good back up project. I'm definitely in Galactica mode at the minute. We had a big storm tonight, blew out my phone line and answering machine. I'm just lucky my DSL made it though, Something else to take time for. Oh well, that's life. I hope to figure out the funky nose on this soon. Then the hard part will be done. Cheers,

Joe