StarTrek DS9

[gpdesigner]

EBOLII here are some good refs of where I am at now . . you can get some solid info from these picts.
gp

[IRML]

I wouldn't use other peoples CG models as refs if I were you, it'll only lead to inaccuracies - it's like copying analogue tapes, a copy of the original is worse than the original, a copy of a copy is worse, a copy of that even worse etc.

stick to refs of the physical model in the show, it's the most detailed thing there is anyway

[gpdesigner]

Originally Posted by IRML

I wouldn't use other peoples CG models as refs if I were you, it'll only lead to inaccuracies - it's like copying analogue tapes, a copy of the original is worse than the original, a copy of a copy is worse, a copy of that even worse etc.

stick to refs of the physical model in the show, it's the most detailed thing there is anyway

I agree with you to some extent, but some time you will need to source due to lack of imagery. A line of this, a bit of detail, how an angle flows. If you can't get this info from the studio model you have to look elsewhere. Or just stop building your model . . . . So far I have sourced a few angles and lines but for the most part I am staying close to the blue prints and models from the screen shots.
gp

[EBOLII]

I see.....thanks I have most of those. I was thinking you may have detailed images from the actual model before it was sold from Christies in NY. Same as the BOP

[gpdesigner]

Been workin' on the weapon sail, this is the 3rd build as I keep having to start from scratch trying to fix all the poly errors I have been running nto.
These last 2 images are most complete to date, hopefully I can continue on without having to rebuild.
The only thing I see off hand is the gap in figure 2 that isn't there in modeler,
it's a pain in the butt when ya have to save out and render in order to see where mistakes are . . anyway Sails are a commin'
gp

[psycho]

the sail seems to be way too thick... modelling is great though

edit: added some references... although it would be totally acceptable if you choose to go you own way here...

[gpdesigner]

You know I thought so too . . . here are some refs . . . I am going to do a render with it seated in a habitat section . .

[gpdesigner]

OOooooo dualing reference image . . there should be music
gp

[psycho]

never trust references that are'nt photos of the studio model... i used that one, too, when i modelled my ds9, later i foud out that it's totally wrong

[gpdesigner]

yep . . it may be a bit too thick, I should take it in 100 or 110ft . . .
gp

I am using all the images, even the ones you posted . . . The best thing you can do is get as much materials as you can and use them all to model. I am not strictly modeling off one set of images . .