Hey,
Looks like I came in a bit late here, 7 pages before I noticed this thread.
If you guys need anything modeled (in max), gimme a buzz, I tend get a bit of free time now and then. Here’s my latest work.
Great job you guys are doing, by the way, I love this sort of stuff (futuristic/science fiction concept art). I’ll be keeping a close eye on this thread.
i checked out that link…VERY impressive!!!
if you want to do some 3D stuff for us that’d be wonderfull!!
now all i need to know is: what sort of things do you prefer to make?
obviously, ive seen your latest car…so if you want to have a shot at one of the car’s being worked on here then go right ahed…probably best to wait a few days untill we get something a little more final though.
Thanks for the intrest and offers dude!
-Dene-
(Aegis:2375 project Leader)
and so here we have it…
the solution to the whole ‘wheel problem’
i based this on some of your sketches mark…a mate and i had a bit of a chat about this.
(thanx Mr The Blu )
its the basic method of ‘transformation’ may need some fine-tuning.
just thought, Mark…that ‘vintage’ supercar…might need to have the seats next to each other…(really sorry…im forever messing you around gets on knees and begs forgiveness )
Hiya,
Thanx for the imput on the wheels, I just got out of bed and got stuck straight into it…
I have done 2 more designs to your specs and i really like one of them.
What do ya think?
I will have another rehash of the supercar.
Seems we are getting peoples attention with this project, Nice to see you are getting offers for help.
excellent work mr mark!
i think we need to go for the second method (based on the most recent post of mine). simply because its compact.
and yeh, getting more interest! yay!! blitzze’s offer of assistance will be handy when the Hi-Cell cars are finnished…they’re gonna look sooooo good! haha! (all excited now)
after the cars i think itd be cool to have a stab at a ‘big rig’ type truck thing (close in concept to a road-train actualy)…ill post some concepts soonish. this should take very little time as we’ve hammered out the tech / style etc with the cars.
after that though its back to the starship stuff.
Good Stuff Mark!!!
BTW: ive just realised…your +9hr:30min GMT…random, i know…haha!
REALLY looking forward to seeing the latest super-concept!!
i just finished up four years as an over-the-road truck driver(had to pay for my studio some how), so if you have any technical questions about heavy truck operational parameters and tolerances… let me know(yay, i’m useful)
and i am familiar with australias ‘road train’ style of transport. i wanted to actually do that, but i heard that they would rather hire australians than anyone else…
p.s. started work on milkyway galaxy and am digesting the ceph’s system and letting it percolate…i needed to do a shot for my project starting at the edge of the universe and zooming through to have the main character land at the beach in florida, so this is great timing…
also, the spatial compression drive-huh, check out this site when you get a breather, or need a breather-
www.stardrivedevice.com
i’ve been in contact with the head of that project, and am actively looking for funding for the prototype(trying to convince him to let me shoot a 20 minute documentary for promotional purposes), if you know any philantropists, point 'em in that direction. we may make your vision a reality…
ok this is a basic draft before i do a more hashed out version. This is mainly about the wheels and the shape of the H-Cell, with your ok i will go ahead…
ok. first. thanks for being so damn dedicated!! 
:applause:
second… the crit (dah dah daaaaah):rolleyes:
Hi-Cell Mk3
. shape-wise i think i preffered the Mk2
. the window needs to extend down as close to the underside of the car as possible (this material provides light)
. the wheels need to protrude from the body quite a bit (to give it a ‘sport’ look)
. the wheels need to be very wide (at least 1.5ft / 18 inches and need to have quite a deep inner area).
. the front wheels need to be completley exposed except for a 2 small guards on the front and back (see my original hi-cell sketch)
. i am a git who keeps messing you around.
. i’ll bet you hate me now
. think i might cry 
sorry…i totally forgot to get back to you about the corridor render! im so sorry…ill get on to that as soon as i can…sorry again!!!
ive removed most of my attatchments as i need the space. if anyone wants the old attatchments please PM me. ill be happy to help.
What do I like to make? Pretty much anything inorganic:p: Spaceships, cars, buildings, etc.
I’ll wait for some final-ish drawings, but take your time though Mark.
Hiya everyone,
Sorry Dene dude, I am a bit of a perfectionist. Like nutting things out.
Here is hopefully what you wanted …hehe
I am looking forward to the Big Rig concept.
Am really enjoying the challenge, dont hold back on coments, remember this is the real world and if this was a paying job you would want no less. I work as fast as i can in short time frames and try and keep the quality high ( doesnt always work out but hey u dont learn if u dont try…lol ) Well i have to go pack some shelves another day another dollar.
Blitzze:- hope to have some Autho’s(blueprints) for you as soon as i get design approval.
Heheheh, no problem. 
I was just thinking if there is some more finished concepts to work on?
By the way, i was thinking on how many polys should we be pointing to, in each type of model. Spacehip, cars, human models, environment, etc.
What do you think?
in the interest of saving everyone time, here are some things you should keep in mind about truckers and their habitats.
1. change is bad, there is an all pervading mindset in the transportation industry that says if it ain't broke, don't fix it. a 2004 'peterbuilt 379 long nose' looks just like one from 1984, inside and out, from bumper to dash. you really can't tell the difference.
(the exception to the rule would be the volvo’s new styling and light clusters)
2.aerodynamics and streamlining are new concepts(within the last 5 years) for examples do a search for a ‘kenworth t-2000’, peterbuilt has a carbon copy of this-it’s the peterbuilt 389… they are both owned by ‘paccar’ so they share alot of components and designs
3. i would imagine that new fuel types would remove the need for extreme aerodynamics, so manufacturers, never hesitant to pander to their markets would revamp classic trucking styles(think chevy’s new version of old pick up trucks).of course top speed would dictate some streamlining…
4.for landbased applications, speed would be an extreme safety issue, as the center of gravity is very high, so some sort of inertial dampening would be necessary. also, the faster you go, the longer it takes to stop and the hotter your brakes get-so let’s get rid of friction based breaking…
5.driver’s field of view-always an issue, blindspots, blindspots, blindspots…you wouldn’t believe how much i hate the car known as the ‘mini’…
6. truckers have major hard-ons for their radio equipment, so keep the antennaes flying!
well, i'm sure alot of that was probably obvious, but i still have 24 more posts to go before i can post attachments... :banghead:as many as possible dude…or whatever it takes to make it look fantastic (no…wait…thats the same thing…hahaha! ). like i mentioned, i’d like this to be a TV series, but totally done in CG and better than Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (graphics wise).
[b]Mark[/b]...ill post a reply for ya as soon as im fully awake.....Hiya,
Got home from work and wanted to play with the Wacom, so here it is.
Now i am off to bed cause its past Midnight here…
Ok Dene look forward to ur posting when i awake…C u in the morning.
Hey monday1313,
I enjoyed reading your points, I am not sure what kind of Big Rig Dene has in mind. Military or private sector, but with your comments I did imagine some big bulky tough looking rigs.
take it easy dude and keep post 24 to go…lol
righty then…first off…impressive work mr mark!
as i see it, we have 2 different cars here....
the MK2 which would be the avarage car (keep the colours)
and the ‘Wacom’ (latest) Concept which i think would be a high-end version / luxury car. (i really like the colours of this one…and the retro rear…the reflections kick butt btw…)
id like to keep both please!!
so yes....can we go with the original MK2 and the 'Wacom' (latest) concept please?
BTW: any chance you could have a quick go at my original Hi-Cell sketch please? what i mean is…could you re-draw it for me…with proper proportions etc…whilst keeping as faithful to the original as possible? please? hehe!
Not sure if this would anyone but if you need to get some images hosted, try this site. It’s a simple no-frills service that allows you to upload images without setting up an account. Works great for me (so far, anyway…).
On a completely unrelated note, this is my 100th post!:applause: