Cylon "Combat" raider, model finished

[Smallworld]

I finished this off last night. For the last couple of days I have been modelling a classic raider. Finished it off last night and was going to start texturing her. Browsing through my sources I came across a tiny schematic of something called a recon raider, which I assume is a fan sketck. Taking this as a lead, and following the fine tradition of TV sci-fi for taking an existing prop and re-modelling it, I give you the "combat" raider. I obviously uses a lot of the standard vessel, with the outer panels the main change, plus the canopy to make it a two seater. It was just begging for extra guns too!

Combat Raider (http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/media/folder_7/file_345862.jpg)

[Smallworld]

Adult and offspring (http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/media/folder_7/file_345863.jpg) This is a similar process to the various Tie fighter spin offs I guess. It could easily be a hopped up raider from the undelivered second series. Accidentally it kinda points the way to the new series raider too. Whatever, I think she looks cool. Here are the pair together.

[ernie90125]

Wow !

These are GOOD models !

Any plans to animate them in a life and death struggle ? :)

Looking forwards to seeing more as and when........

[Griffworks]

That's very nicely done! I like the lines on it, as well as the dual guns on each side. Excellent job! :salute:

[Smallworld]

Thanks chaps! I have posted a few renders of this finished and textured in the art section. Ernie, I certainly will be trying a movie at some stage, I'll let you know when I manage it. :)

[Kaderith]

Very nice..

[Qeutzal]

this fighter looks great, I can't wait to see more. Will you be doing the underside of this ship. Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[Viper 04]

Looks great!!!

Man I love these designs over the 'new' stuff.

[Stevew]

Nicely done Small. I think I found the same ones 3 years ago
Here are a couple piks that I hope can help and maybe give you some ideas

http://www.colonialfleets.com/stevew/BSG/harar.jpg
http://www.colonialfleets.com/stevew/BSG/castor.jpg
http://www.colonialfleets.com/stevew/BSG/skirmish.jpg

Is this where you found them? Todd has some great designs and were the insperation for some of my large BSG ships
http://ravensbranch.allen.com/cylonshipdescriptions.html

Look forward to seeing more
Steve

[Smallworld]

Thanks Steve, nice pics, very cool models. I forget where I came across the scematics, I'll have a look around and post if I find the site. Sorry about the long delay in replying, I have been snowed under recently, really wiped out with work.

[Stevew]

Thanks
Works you out of trouble and off the streets
:rotf:
Look forward to your next piks
Here are some meshes you can play with
http://www.colonialfleets.com/stevew/Meshes/

[gmd3d]

Very cool .. the model is excellent