Building The Celestra

gmd3d · October 5th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Greeting all here

I have started to build the Celestra or as close as I can get with the avaible referances by Zoic .. mainly the lower part is a complete unknown facter .. I have yet to get intouch with people that may help ..........
but this is what I got so far ..

any C and C welcome baring in mind this is only my second scratch built mesh

It been built in Lightwave

October 5th, 2006, 05:28 AM

what is that? what will you do with this?

honestly, i dont know what the celestra is. could you explane it to me?

gmd3d · October 5th, 2006, 07:34 AM

the Celestra is the Electronics’ ship in BSG seen in the second last Episode .. check out the Gallerys and you will see 2 pic there....... This is a 3D model rather than a physial model..... using a program called Lightwave ...

It is been made for a FanFilm

October 5th, 2006, 07:49 AM

i'm from Turkey and we just start to watch the new series of BSG. after 20 years it is great to have back BSG. that's because i don't know what is going on in the new episodes.

thank you for explanation,

too kind of yours.

gmd3d · October 5th, 2006, 07:53 AM

No problem dragg

Glad to be of some help

gmd3d · October 6th, 2006, 03:40 AM

Here is an update . I am getting it as close as possible .but with out side views i am guessing how long and tall it is .....

I am also Starting these 2 models

and as requested

gmd3d · October 6th, 2006, 03:42 PM

side view ??

ernie90125 · October 6th, 2006, 04:26 PM

A great start Taranis.

Several CGI fanfilm makers have expressed disappointment over the last year or so that less ships of the Rag Tag Fleet were available.

I remember mentioning being surprised there wasn't a model of the Rising Star a while ago. Its great you're developing one. Always thought she would have been pretty easy to model since most (but not round the engines) is a pretty uncomplex model.

I can't wait to see them in action ! You have my upmost encouragement !

gmd3d · October 6th, 2006, 04:33 PM

Thank's ernie

I always wanted to do what has not been done alot in the CGI models area .. I don't really want to build Vipers or raiders etc .. but the big one The BIG G its self .. is one I ant to build .. these are the run up models ..

If i can get to half of SteveWs and Westys Galactica's I will be happy .. I will have up dates soon .. I want to get to the textureing bay the end of next week .. thats adding the skin

Stevew · October 6th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Ernie I believe Darrell has a great model of the Rising Star. I have a whole fleet available but most need to be convrted to LW
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gmd3d · October 6th, 2006, 04:50 PM

I have been looking over the file or your model I download a year ago to gain some inspiration ....

ernie90125 · October 6th, 2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevew

Ernie I believe Darrell has a great model of the Rising Star. I have a whole fleet available but most need to be convrted to LW
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I didn't know that.

I have been asked by a few animators whether I knew of any other than in the downloads here at CF, and I've said no.

I really hope its possible to covert them to LW, and add them here at CF. The rules at CF are changing so that people can download them without having to post 5 times.

I have also been wondering about asking to include them on a 'resources' page I am planning for me site....what does everybody think ?

October 6th, 2006, 07:14 PM

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I have also been wondering about asking to include them on a 'resources' page I am planning for me site....what does everybody think ?

Awesome. then not only would your site be a place to view BSG fan films, it would then become a resource to make BSG fan films. Brilliant.

Still think you should include a section for fan edits though. DK has some incredible work.

gmd3d · October 7th, 2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ernie90125

I didn't know that.

I have been asked by a few animators whether I knew of any other than in the downloads here at CF, and I've said no.

I really hope its possible to covert them to LW, and add them here at CF. The rules at CF are changing so that people can download them without having to post 5 times.

I have also been wondering about asking to include them on a 'resources' page I am planning for me site....what does everybody think ?

That sound cool and make a lot of sence for your site .... What ever model I build
in the BSG Galaxy is going to be made availible for download .. In lightwave at first .. so you are welcome to post them also if you like ..

and haveing a BSG fanfilm 'resources' page it a wonderful idea ... I would inclued
items as jjrakman said and any and all schematics / Blueprints for modelers .. That the one area the has me stumped .. Stevew just saved my bacon with 2 picture of the Celestra . (thanks Steve)

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gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 03:29 AM

I started some details .. I not going for an carbon copie but a mixs of both ...

well hare you are

C+C welcome

Stevew · October 9th, 2006, 04:53 AM

Looking good, don't forget the fillets on the sharp edges

gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 04:55 AM

I Won't .. I THINK its called Beveling in Lightwave ?

Stevew · October 9th, 2006, 05:22 AM

Never used LW, in Solidworks it is called fillets. I think they give the edges a more realistic look
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gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 05:26 AM

more of a curve effect on the edge??

Stevew · October 9th, 2006, 05:30 AM

It just makes the edges slightly round. When you do sheet metal you always break the sharp edges, it is sorta like that. If you look at all my models you will see it. It adds more polys but is is worth it to me
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gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 07:10 AM

I see what you mean .. I Have been redoing the Island in the centre .. I post a pic in a minute

Stevew · October 9th, 2006, 07:11 AM

I will chk it out at lunch. Time for work now
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gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 07:13 AM

Cool enjoy

gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 07:16 AM

here it is

Stevew · October 9th, 2006, 12:37 PM

Nice kid, keep them comeing

gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Thanks .. I have a fare bit done since that post .. al in the same area

I hope its not an over kill

gmd3d · October 9th, 2006, 01:17 PM

gmd3d · October 12th, 2006, 09:06 AM

A Litte more work done on the Celestra ..... I have remove a number of the side Grills that are on either side of the Celestra .. which do you think is better..

Any C and C is welcome ....

Stevew · October 12th, 2006, 12:02 PM

T can you put some more light on the model? It is very hard foir these old eyes to see anything
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gmd3d · October 12th, 2006, 12:07 PM

No problem I will be adding a few more ..... then I do some close ups