"And the last Kilrathi planet in the sector falls!" (February 2, 2012)

this is what I like! yes please. can you imagine a WC1 comic strip done this way?

Imagine playing WC with it looking that good!

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I'm glad you like the image. It was fun to recreate that shot.

I'm definitely keen to do some more renders with Howard's fantastic Tiger's Claw model. If anyone has and requests or ideas for a WC1 era scene, let me know!

Although it received a rather lukewarm reception over at Scifi-Meshes, I recently posted another WC1 image there recently that might interest some of you -



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The assault on Venice is a beautiful reproduction and looks menacing. The Hornet and Drayman formation seems a bit tight (I'm no expert), on your 2nd still, compared to how far away the Exeter is. You models look authentic and textures look detailed and seems to capture the color scheme of WC1.

As on what to make next, I would like to see one on the destruction of the Tiger's Claw.

Or an assault on the Venice Star Post itself! This is great work, I'm sure whatever comes next will be a treat.

That's a neat idea, LOAF! Is there any canon material that hints at how the refuelling process works?

I'm visualising something similar to what modern navies do - pulling the ships along side and using flexible tethers to transfer fuel? If there's no info to go on, I'll just make it up as I go along but I'd like to take a stab at doing it right if there is info out there...

Also - If I'm going to do a shot like that, I'd better get the comparative size of the 'Claw and the Drayman's correct.

Looking at the CIC Ship Database, it appears that there's little debate about the length of the Drayman - 96 metres. The Tiger's Claw is a little harder to work out - There seems to be a bit of inconsistency on its length. I've seen anything from 625-700 meters. Anyone able to shed any light on this?

Ah! That it explains it.

Thanks LOAF. I'll have a think about a replenishing shot. Currently working on another shot with the Claw. Hopefully I'll have something to show in the next few days.

I've had the Venice Assault as my wallpaper since it was posted on the main page, and one thing about it started to bug me just now: the shadows in the thruster nozzles seem out of place.

It might be interesting to do one of the scramble missions from WC1...something with all the carrier's fighters out there fighting off incoming Kilrathi. Better yet, how about a scene from Custer's Carnival?

You know - I never noticed that at all until now. I agree - it looks odd and now I can't help noticing it either. Thanks a lot! I'll take a look at the scene and re-render at some point. Anything to stay on your desktop a bit longer!

Thanks again for the latest suggestions. Certainly some good ideas there. Hopefully I'll have something to show in the next few days.

Wonderful render, thanks for sharing! Also, nothing new here, but IIRC there are some refueling scenes in WC2 Special Operations. Though the scenes feature different transports and fighters, the concept is probably pretty similar to how it would have been done during the Drayman's reign.

Ah! Does anyone have any shots of the scenes ELTEE is referring to?