OK asking for a favour here and in the circumstances, please feel free to tell me to XXXX off…
You may have seen the occasional post from a few of us who like to build paper – yes paper – models of various sf subjects.
Briefly, by getting hold of a decent textured but low poly 3D mesh it is possible to process the file in various graphics software to produce a 2D printable “unfolded” version. Which you print off, cut out and assemble.
So who out there would like a real, physical 3D model of their fave Wing Co ship or fighter?
There are a few available now including the Piranha, Hellcat, Arrow and Thunderbolt. I’ve also found a Hades class from WCP Secret Ops and I’ve personally “unfolded” a Seahawk SWACS ship.
So far as I am aware, all these meshes were obtained from Tolwyns Wing Commander 3D site. And as far as I am aware, full credit has (rightly so) been given. In any event, THANK YOU…
I’ve a Bearcat, Dragon, Behemoth and TCS Victory in the pipeline (it’s a very loooong pipeline I should say) but may have something workable in a few months. … Maybe!
Some of the meshes are too good….i.e. the unfolding software can’t cope. An example is Tolwyn’s Tallahassee. Just too many Polygons. Other meshes such as the Tigers Claw and Midway will unfold but the software futzes up the textures. As for the Vesuvias? Don’t ask!!!
OK to the point. I actually prefer cap ships to fighters. Family trait – except for my airforce father but don’t get me started!. And I’m trying to find usable meshes of:
TCS Sheffield
TCS Tallahassee
TCS Savannah
Jutland Class
Lexington Class etc as well as a:
Fralthi II
Anyone know of usable meshes – preferable in 3DS, COB or VRML format (those work best with the unfolding software) to provide a basis for some physical models?
If they proved doable I know someone who might be able to host the unfolded files for download.
You may have seen the occasional post from a few of us who like to build paper – yes paper – models of various sf subjects.
Briefly, by getting hold of a decent textured but low poly 3D mesh it is possible to process the file in various graphics software to produce a 2D printable “unfolded” version. Which you print off, cut out and assemble.
So who out there would like a real, physical 3D model of their fave Wing Co ship or fighter?
There are a few available now including the Piranha, Hellcat, Arrow and Thunderbolt. I’ve also found a Hades class from WCP Secret Ops and I’ve personally “unfolded” a Seahawk SWACS ship.
So far as I am aware, all these meshes were obtained from Tolwyns Wing Commander 3D site. And as far as I am aware, full credit has (rightly so) been given. In any event, THANK YOU…
I’ve a Bearcat, Dragon, Behemoth and TCS Victory in the pipeline (it’s a very loooong pipeline I should say) but may have something workable in a few months. … Maybe!
Some of the meshes are too good….i.e. the unfolding software can’t cope. An example is Tolwyn’s Tallahassee. Just too many Polygons. Other meshes such as the Tigers Claw and Midway will unfold but the software futzes up the textures. As for the Vesuvias? Don’t ask!!!
OK to the point. I actually prefer cap ships to fighters. Family trait – except for my airforce father but don’t get me started!. And I’m trying to find usable meshes of:
TCS Sheffield
TCS Tallahassee
TCS Savannah
Jutland Class
Lexington Class etc as well as a:
Fralthi II
Anyone know of usable meshes – preferable in 3DS, COB or VRML format (those work best with the unfolding software) to provide a basis for some physical models?
If they proved doable I know someone who might be able to host the unfolded files for download.