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Posted: **15.11.2012, 10:28**

Hi,

for a better understanding of 3D modeling I started to convert some of the Nasa models into cmod files for Celestia.
=> Sounds simple... But this is a complicated work which is rather long, hard and by the way very tricky as well.

I started with Dawn...

So, here are the images:

dawn_probe_0015.jpg

dawn_probe_0023.jpg

dawn_probe_0135.jpg

For interested people here a download facility for the converted Nasa-Dawn probe.
http://www.file-upload.net/download-6815570/dawn.zip.html
(...the very small download button; white arrow within a small green field...)

original model is made by Brian Kumanchik & Christian Lopez / Nasa/JPL-Caltech (Thank you both & thanks to Nasa):
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/assets/jpl-vtad-dawn.html

Please note: the.zip contains only the .cmod file and some necessary textures; no .sscfile for the trajectory.
Another note: Brian J's and Christophe's model is already available and with a little more details and includes also the trajectory .ssc.
=>As already mentioned this is my first conversion, so it's just an exercise for me.

I'll continue this project, so, more and other Nasa conversions are already planned, but still in a running process.

Consequently, any criticism is welcome and a review would be much appreciated.

Michael

-- Oops - wrong topic - stupid me; Selden, please would you be so kind an place this thread to our "Modelling" area? Thank you. --

Posted: **16.11.2012, 06:53**

Another model from Nasa's 3D artists Brian Kumanchik & Christian Lopez:

The Earth observing Aqua probe.

Images:

aqua.jpg

So far no trajectory.ssc available....

Info here: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/aqua/index.html

Download:
http://www.file-upload.net/download-6819249/aqua.zip.html

Regards
Michael

Posted: **17.11.2012, 15:35**

We need a model for Curiosity !

Posted: **17.11.2012, 17:01**

olyv wrote:Ola,
Great models.
With more colors, it will be better (example solar panels in dark blue).

good point...

Yes, I've somewhat neglected the textures. I was too busy with the really complicated conversions...
Maybe at a later date I'll map new textures (currently I still have not the necessary knowledge about UV-mapping...).

Now I've firstonce have fixed the textures for the Aqua and Dawn probes.

dawn_neu.jpg

aqua_neu.jpg

If you like it well I'll renew the download files.

Cham wrote:We need a model for Curiosity !

Oh, I need gravity grids...

Seriously; I'm just beginning with 3D modelling. Please do have a little patience... :roll:

Regards
Michael

Posted: **18.11.2012, 14:57**

Hi Michael, very nice job, appreciated.
Your last version of Dawn and Aqua are most interesting, so, please, upload them.
I agree with Cham, we need a (good!) Curiosity model, and I would like to add a Skylab too, the one available for Celestia is very old and poor in detail. :mrgreen: