what are you rendering those 3d pics in mu5? they look amazing :+
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what are you rendering those 3d pics in mu5? they look amazing :+
great models mu5 :D
my model is really starting to take shape now, I've got the main back wings on and an engine. :)
Awesome, watching GEIST develop into the superbly designed ship it is in the pics above, has been a fun ride, Andy - the design is refreshingly different. I'd like for you to explain where weapons are shot from, Air brakes are, etc... I'm quite a fan of team GEIST tbh. :rock
wow that ship looks great good work
geist=awesome
loooking good andy :+
@Andy - Thats looking great :beer Respect mate :+
@Billy - Im using Luxology Modo 302, there is tutorial links of my DA Journal if your interested
Im back building track segments - progress is slow, but liking the effects.
Triakis Test Facility 01
wow thats good too how long does it take to do your tracks
thanks guys :D. that track looks excellent mu5 - nice and shiny.
I can probably finish mine off tomorrow but I'm too tired now. :P
Got a picture which I've annotated with some stuff for ace-flo.
Some of the stuff probably isn't clear and is gonna be on a smaller resolution on the attachment so I'll talk through what it says on here too.
The back panels have airbreaks that pops up to create a bag or pocket which would be hydraulically opened and closed, to trap air in. Gills would be inside, at the bottom of the pocket to bleed air out enabling quicker closing, as well as directing air inwards to create turning force.
Variable geometry used wherever possible on almost all panels to create the cleanest cut of air for straights or corners. Panels direct air downwards and create uplift so the AG unit can work less at high speeds, and this freed up energy can be spent on the engine, shield, energy weapons or other moving parts.
Some panels in wings can unlock and channel air like rudders.
Flaps on the front wings can aid cornering.
Forgot to mention that there is a huge air break / scoop underneath the front segment for heavy airbreaking.
The main body is wrapped in a special rubberised fabric to reduce air resistance and reduces stress on internal parts.
The main body also has a spine with ball sockets and joints which allows the body to flex and change shape to aid cornering and pitch control.
The engine is force vectoring and the cockpit is stronger than average.
Weapons are stored internally behind panels underneath the craft.
Green paints glows in the dark. :)
hope that makes sense
there you go ace =]
Great work - Andy Love the cockpit, texture mapping overall design :beer :+
@SlimJim - That render took 2 hours today. Ive lost count of the amount of hours it took to create though, including the ships :)
Andy, nice technology! pocket air brakes man! :D That's remarkable. The pic is plenty clear!
Slimjim: How you getting along in SketchUp?