Grand Space Opera 3D Entry: James Kaufeldt

#422

Had any sleep lately? :smiley:

Wonderful WIP’s there James!:applause:

Now give us some upside down houses!!!

#423

nataz - That’s really good to hear. Rubber boots is #1 priority in this battle. And a shovel to move a lot of horse manure around of course :scream:

flyingP - I think my adventures with nearby dogs has already excluded me from santa’s list for good anyway.

ace4016 - Trust me, you will manage to slow your box down too. In a way, it’s like a confirmation that you’re starting to get close to the finishing line as far as modeling goes… like “woops, my viewport is frozen… must have modeled enough now”

Mystic_X - We all share deep secrets concerning potatoes… but some things are not for mere mortals to know, alas, but merely to suspect. And as far as crashing goes, I usually end up with some defective hardware closer to the deadline. That’s what’s happened the last few challenges anyway… Cinema4D doesn’t know how to crash though, so I’m left with the option to physically burn RAMs or something similar.

Peter C - Sleep is for wimps :smiley: Glad you like it. How’s yours going btw? Been a bit silent for the past few days, eh?

OK, todays update is a little ahead of schedule. Coming up below…

Oh, and a current status report first:

The FPS situation is better today for some reason, dangling about around 2.0 on the full scene… Have no idea why it improved really o_O

RIghT!? On with the update:

#424

Added the CPU segment. Includes some cooling fans on the back, but the main cooling will be liquid… which leads me to the last segment to build; the cooling tower to be placed on top of the CPU. The result of that to be posted tomorrow.

#425

which leads me to the last segment to build; the cooling tower to be placed on top of the CPU. The result of that to be posted tomorrow.

oh my …that sounds cool! really interesting.

this update is very nice …is a dam great modeling… cant wait for more…

#426

I was just thinking, are you modeling a big and powerful cpu because you like to model that of which you most desire? 466mhz celeron, and i complained about a 900mhz duron before i got my new system.

#427

He he… interesting analysis. Not sure though - the neuronomicon nodes are, after all, evil… Then again, I find evil things more interesting. Anyway, a 900 mhz duron would be a major upgrade from my POV :smiley:

#428

I’m always waiting the potatoes… but I agree with everybody… the mixer is perfect :argh:

#429

Nice update,

i would just say that i feel the round look of the last segment is a little far from the rest of the ship (mixer - fluffian potato crusher - whatever you call it…) geometry.
Just my 0.02$ here…

Anyway, now we really get the size of it :thumbsup: (and i guess it is the minimum to dare attacking the mighty holly fluffian potato) :smiley:

#430

Lemog - It both dices and slices!

nataz - Oh, I see what you’re saying. I had some problems with that myself because, well, there really is no reason for that segment to have the complex tiled look like the first segment - from a technical point of view that is, since it’s basically just a very big casing - but still it does perhaps look too different from the rest. I guess the texturing will cover for this geometric diversity… and if it doesn’t, it’s not too hard to greeble the CPU segment further to make it more like the lower parts… Thanks for your comments, they are most welcome :thumbsup:

#431

…excuse me…i have to comment your last wip…:drool: :drool: :drool: …your lights are killing me man…wahhhaaa…:banghead: :banghead:…go flaffy go!!! …as for the Santa Claus matter…don’t worry man…he will come this year :twisted:

#432

wow - last image looks amazing.

The addition of the top layer is awesome -the glows are awesome - the detail is awesome.

AWESOME!

#433

Whoahohohoah!!! Man, now thats what i call a space ship :scream:

Its getting biger and more imperssive avery day :bounce:

#434

wow!

i like the construction contrast, cool!

#435

I really like the irregularity and the disorted look of thatspacecraft.

Looking forvard to see the rest of it.

Carl.

#436

well this thread is rocking ! :buttrock:

I think you should make some fun renders about the potato wars after you complete.

Also as an architect I should admit that your spaceship is an inspiring work.

#437

most likely with another book for that kitchen table of yours.

btw I have been meaning to ask, what is the fishing rod for ?? :smiley:

#438

I want a rotating smiley. I shall remain silent until my demands are met.

#439

• Cool Lighting! volumetric light with a falloff map maybe? c’mon James!, share the secret:) , your image has kick some butts good job James!

• By the way, as a suggestion, houses seem very tiny down there… nevermind, I know u know!:thumbsup:
I’ll take a closer look to the image again…:drool: Keep the cool work!!

#440

Keeeeeeeeep Visssssssssssssssiting James
Kiling The Challenge:bounce:

#441

Cool job budy !!!

Maybe just a few more glows in the windows and to change some color of some lights !

Yoy´re doing as amazing scene … I want to see more .