RMQ Conceptual Classic Galactica

Taranis · September 11th, 2007, 02:02 AM

we have all seen the conceptual design for the Galactica made by Ralph McQuarrie

So I am having a go at it .. I hope to catch the feel of it and stay true as possible
but at the same time I want to build the Galactica as I would like to see it .. so there will be two versions ,,

this is my version with a cross bar from the main hull too the landing Bays ..

It took days to get the Head to look right for me ....
for the model makers here I am going to build in the details and just have a basic texture for the hull .. (I hope )

peter noble · September 11th, 2007, 02:16 AM

Cool!

It's about time someone had a serious crack at this.

The crossbar is a logical progression so I don't think there's any reason to beat yourself up about it.

Good luck with it!

Peter

Taranis · September 11th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Thanks Peter .. I want as much as my PC can handle with this .. and I think it will be more forgiving that the film version
I leave that to Don Willit

.. I also going to give it a landing bay as seen in in the pictures by RMQ , but to keep the poly count down .. maybe I'll use a texture for the Ceiling area of the bays and build the internal area as I did with the landing bay for the fan film ..... ..

this will be for release too ..

Oh and here she is without the Cross bar ..

Taranis · September 11th, 2007, 02:57 AM

now while I am at this .. The Launch tubes on this ....... the same level as the Landing deck or below the deck .. any thoughts ...

it will be a while before I get to that stage of the build,

peter noble · September 11th, 2007, 03:28 AM

They look to be on the same level to me.

I like the lit slots on the painting better than the holes on the filming model.

I'm thinking they just fly out and are not catapulted out like on TV.

Taranis · September 11th, 2007, 03:31 AM

thats the style I am in favour of my self ,,something like we see in Buck Rogers and the starfighter launching from the Draconia !

peter noble · September 11th, 2007, 03:40 AM

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thats the style I am in favour of my self ,,something like we see in Buck Rogers and the starfighter launching from the Draconia !

Exactly!

Titon · September 11th, 2007, 03:52 AM

Cool Taranis!

Good luck with this.

ColonialMarine · September 11th, 2007, 05:13 AM

Looks good!

jjrakman · September 11th, 2007, 10:09 AM

I've long thought someone should tackle the RMQ style ships, and the Frazetta Vipers.

Fantastic!

Taranis · September 11th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Thanks all. I removed the Engines and will redo them .. Narrower and more of them across ..

I am also going to use the basic shape and build on that and make the fleet as based on the Book ..

The I remember a paragraph ..... Adama looking with pride at his ship. seen how much sleeker it was
compared to the other ships in the fleet ....

So I was thinking that the colonies would perhaps use a basic frame the works and each colony would
add there own refinements ..

so I'll make the fleet .. each of the 12 ships with there own designs styles .. weapons placements .. etc ..

Lara · September 11th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Good stuff!!
Go Taranis!!

Cheers,
Lara

jjrakman · September 11th, 2007, 03:38 PM

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so I'll make the fleet .. each of the 12 ships with there own designs styles .. weapons placements .. etc ..

Are you basing them all on RMQ designs?

Sept17th · September 11th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Ohhhhh cool thread!

jjrakman · September 11th, 2007, 08:12 PM

I've been scanning a crapload of magazine articles, I'll isft through them and see if I can find some more reference pics for you:

http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...achmentid=1036

http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...achmentid=1040

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 12:04 AM

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Are you basing them all on RMQ designs?

they will all be based on the RMQ design .. and I will have a free hand to make my own designs .. or if any one has Ideas themselves ..what they like to see of have seen keeping within the universe of BSG .. post them here and I try to add it into the design..
better yet ,, draw me a picture or outline of what you have in mind

Thanks for the comments

More pic to follow

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 12:14 AM

here are more views with some details added to the top of the Hull ......

the ship is been scaled for a Mile long .. bty and the detail shapes are just for reference and can be altered later ..

I'll be copying the design of the lasers and launch tubs ..

as you can see in the rear shot I added a red engine to break up the line of blue
ones .. .comments?? or ideas .

jjrakman · September 12th, 2007, 12:19 AM

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or if any one has Ideas themselves ..what they like to see of have seen keeping within the universe of BSG .. post them here and I try to add it into the design..

Well, I've always wanted to see the Frazetta Viper and Raider made up as 3-D models. I've always thought that they'd be great as older models of the ships in some kind of prequel.

http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...tachmentid=828

peter noble · September 12th, 2007, 12:55 AM

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comments?? or ideas .

Just that it should looks as sleek as possible and not too 'bumpy'.

Oh, and maybe try to have any markings a gold/yellow in keeping with the RMQ Viper paintings.

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 01:41 AM

I give them a go ..

I want to keep the Bumpiness down too .. the hull plate design is the next area I'm going to look at ..

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 03:01 AM

I have flatted down the Panels of the hull for reference.. and gave the domes a golden ring

peter noble · September 12th, 2007, 03:15 AM

I think it looks great.

The flatter panels and rings really work IMO.

Carry on!

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 07:51 AM

I think this is the final layout shots before I move on to the other details ...

jjrakman · September 12th, 2007, 12:07 PM

How are you going to shade the hull? The painting looks like it almost has sort of a slight sort of olive green tint to it.

Taranis · September 12th, 2007, 12:32 PM

I give the hull a texture and refection .. I try a few Gray/blue hues and then the lighting for a scene will play a part
too in 3D .. but I have not thought that far yet ..

Taranis · September 13th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Have not had much time today for this .. but I managed to experiment with some details

peter noble · September 13th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Looks good, although the domes throw the symmetry out.

jjrakman · September 13th, 2007, 02:50 PM

Should it be perfectly symmetrical?

peter noble · September 13th, 2007, 03:08 PM

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Should it be perfectly symmetrical?

Aren't systems mirrored engineering? Or if there's one of something, it's put somewhere that follows a true line, like putting a radar dish on the spine of a plane.

jjrakman · September 13th, 2007, 03:12 PM

I don't know. That'd definitely be a question for an engineer or someone who's maybe served on a battleship I suppose.