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If you are reading this, Buck Rogers, I just wanted you to know that gattispliot has finally fixed all the errors in the Nova-class dreadnought mesh and filled in the missing texture maps. All you need to do now is create some Vessel Builder files for the spacecraft (which shouldn't take too much time) and then you can release it as part of the ongoing B5 vessels project. (Don't forget, of course, to credit gattispilot for helping you with the mesh.)
 

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Glad you guys got it worked out, go ahead and release your project, hope to make some progress/release some stuff soon too.
 
Buck Rogers said:
Glad you guys got it worked out, go ahead and release your project, hope to make some progress/release some stuff soon too.
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Okay, once you're finished whatever it is you're currently working on (Project N1?), then you can release the Nova-class dreadnought, since it's supposed to be part of your B5 vessels series. I can certainly wait.

(Part of the issue is that I need the meshes so I can take screenshots for my .pdf documents.)
 
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Try this guy
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Speaking of mesh errors, there are unfortunately a few present in the Babylon 4 mesh. Specifically, some of the pipe structures in the highlighted area don't rotate with the rest of the centrifuge, while the aft docking port wall does rotate when it's not supposed to.

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If you are reading this, Buck Rogers, then you should also know that gattispilot and I have finally got everything done with regards to Babylon 4. Again, once you're finished with whatever it is you're currently working on, you can create some Vessel Builder files and release it as part of the B5 vessels series. (And once again, don't forget to credit gattispilot for helping you with the mesh.)
 

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By the way, Buck, if you can find time to start working on the various Centauri vessels, here are some screenshots from the Celestia Motherlode that should give you a good idea of where the textures should go on the various vessels.

Balvarian-class carrier:

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Corvan-class scout:

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Corvan-class guboat variant:

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Kutai-class gunship:

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Scarab-class transport:

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Regarding the sizes of the vessels, they are as follows:

Balvarian: 1,000 meters
Corvan (both variants): 250 meters
Kutai: 200 meters
Scarab: 30 meters
 
Really don't know when I'll find time to take a look at those, I think this is another one I'll have to pass. Likewise really suggest you release along with your other addons:)
 
Buck Rogers said:
Really don't know when I'll find time to take a look at those, I think this is another one I'll have to pass. Likewise really suggest you release along with your other addons:)
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Well, when you're finished whatever it is you're currently doing, then you can start working on the Centauri vessels.

By the way, you mentioned you were working on the maintenance pod. Are you by any chance referring to the construction Starfury pictured below? Because I could definitely use that, as one of the scenarios included in my next update for the Epsilon Eridani system features such a vessel.

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I think it was the "Breaching"? pod, but was also far from "oven-ready". I would like to do some more scifi stuff at some point in the future but currently have no plans.
 
Buck Rogers said:
I think it was the "Breaching"? pod, but was also far from "oven-ready". I would like to do some more scifi stuff at some point in the future but currently have no plans.
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The breaching pod is certainly something I would like to see completed. Could you maybe post some screenshots of your progress on said vessel?
 
Buck Rogers said:
It was a raw import, nothing to show.
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I see.

By the way, I really feel there's been a major misunderstanding regarding the Nova-class dreadnought and Babylon 4. Both vessels were meant to be your add-ons from the start; gattispilot and I were merely providing assistance by helping you fix the bugs in the mesh. Likewise, the SC4 configuration files I created are intended as temporary holdovers until more accurate ones can be created, particularly with regards to the mass and thrust parameters. Again, when you have time, you can finish whatever needs to be done with said vessels. I can certainly wait.

On a related note, I've pretty much given up on the Starfury repaints in favor of just doing an SC4 version of the standard variant.
 
I'm glad you guys got it worked out, as I've pointed out they were not models I was keen on working on, and I can't do/release them all! Unfortuneately I don't have as many arms as some deities/other forum members...?:unsure:
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It's in Blender, and early days, so your probably better off importing the original .3ds (unless that's a problem, then I can try to export to .obj?). The mesh looks pretty good but I don't have the time/arms/interest to work on it any time soon. You may find textures I made for the starfury useful for both the above models.
 
gattispilot said:
Oh. can you send it to me. Looks like an interesting vessel
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When you're working on the breaching pod, you'll need to remove the conical structures from the top and bottom of the RCS thrusters. Regarding the vessel's size, it's about 15 meters long according to the official technical specifications.
 
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Oh. can you send it to me. Looks like an interesting vessel
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If you're wondering where to find the original .3ds model, it can be found here at Celestia Motherlode: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_136.html

Likewise, the .3ds model for the construction Starfury can be found here: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_119.html

As for the Centauri vessels, their .3ds models can be found at the following links:

Balvarian: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_737.html
Corvan: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_773.html
Corvan gunboat: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_776.html
Kutai: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_745.html
Scarab: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/addon/addon_107.html

Lastly, linked below are the "rough drafts" of the SC4 configuration files for the breaching pod, construction Starfury, and the various Centauri vessels.
 

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