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Here there are some greeble to put details on models.
http://www.scifi-meshes.com/meshes/index.php?cid=5
http://www.scifi-meshes.com/meshes/index.php?cid=5
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Fenerit wrote:Here there are some greeble to put details on models.
http://www.scifi-meshes.com/meshes/index.php?cid=5
Sorry Fenerit, this is not the way to achieve an accurate model...
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I won't do the inner IU too detailed (wires) because of the detail level of the LEM (and the CSM). I need coherence, so I think I will just place a simplified version of each instruments...
Here is approximatively how it will be:
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A note:
In relation with Fenerit above statement, a simplified model is not synonym of inaccurate, even with simple meshes, one must respect the proportions and placements to let people recognize each important elements...
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ElChristou wrote:So you have been working on Ariane?
Not directly, but I have been working in the military/aerospace industry and I had lots of opportunities to get very close to satellites, launchers and other flying things, and see how the various elements are assembled and prepared for launch.
Actually, one of these companies I used to work for was like at home at the Kourou space center.
I can tell you, there is nothing like a heavy rocket launch.
Very difficult to describe the feeling.
Something like an earthquake in the air that propagates into the ground and one's stomach, if that makes any sense!
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ElChristou wrote:Fenerit wrote:Here there are some greeble to put details on models.
http://www.scifi-meshes.com/meshes/index.php?cid=5
Sorry Fenerit, this is not the way to achieve an accurate model...
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I won't do the inner IU too detailed (wires) because of the detail level of the LEM (and the CSM). I need coherence, so I think I will just place a simplified version of each instruments...
I agree, of course. I wished that you shouldn't become crazy with the model. Instead, now your model it's great.
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LordFerret wrote:Agreed! The whole assembly sitting on the launch pad is going to be
Hey, hey, not too fast! For now the whole Saturn is still not in the plan, but it's true it would be nice. Now I really don't plan to do the whole launch pad... Or perhaps a very simplified one (kind architectural mockup)(this would contrast very well with a nice detailed Saturn...)
Also this mean more and more models, specially the engines, and here definitively my config will not allow it.
SO for now, we will try to complete the mission from the LEM extraction to the splashdown, then if successful, we will see what to do for the Saturn.
Boux wrote:...I can tell you, there is nothing like a heavy rocket launch.
Very difficult to describe the feeling.
Something like an earthquake in the air that propagates into the ground and one's stomach, if that makes any sense!
Yep, it makes lot of sense... More than just the physical sensation, one is in front of one of the bigger achievement of the humankind, this is not nothing... must be impressive...
ElChristou wrote:Boux wrote:...I can tell you, there is nothing like a heavy rocket launch.
Very difficult to describe the feeling.
Something like an earthquake in the air that propagates into the ground and one's stomach, if that makes any sense!
Yep, it makes lot of sense... More than just the physical sensation, one is in front of one of the bigger achievement of the humankind, this is not nothing... must be impressive...
Impressive.. I've always wanted to watch a launch in person too. Next best thing to actually being on the launch itself!
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ElChristou wrote:LordFerret wrote:Agreed! The whole assembly sitting on the launch pad is going to be
Hey, hey, not too fast! For now the whole Saturn is still not in the plan, but it's true it would be nice. Now I really don't plan to do the whole launch pad... Or perhaps a very simplified one (kind architectural mockup)(this would contrast very well with a nice detailed Saturn...)
Also this mean more and more models, specially the engines, and here definitively my config will not allow it.
SO for now, we will try to complete the mission from the LEM extraction to the splashdown, then if successful, we will see what to do for the Saturn.
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ElChristou wrote:Hey Fenerit, stop smoking the grass!
Ok, test in Celestia; the FPS is still ok. The actual 3DS file for the 3rd stage is 1,5Mo (not bad ).
Chris, it's excellent, and moreover weighing only (!) 1.5 MB.
You are very clever in optimization, IMO.
Just a request: can you please show some more images, e.g. the engine 3/4 view, and a full front view (as seen from the just detached LM, along the S-IVB axis)?
Tks, well done!
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ElChristou wrote:You mean this view?ANDREA wrote:...and a full front view (as seen from the just detached LM, along the S-IVB axis)?
For the engine, as it hasn't really evolved since last close shots, I'll post later...
Yes, thank you Chris.
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ElChristou wrote:You wanted to verify about the IU, right?
No, I had no doubts on it, I was only thinking how all this stuff could be with model's shadows....
Well, perhaps in the future, who knows...
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Just to make clear what Chris means when he says
"...a simplified model is not synonym of inaccurate, even with simple meshes, one must respect the proportions and placements to let people recognize each important elements..",
here is an outstanding example.
The white addition to Chris' 3D image (the second one) is from the NASA official documentation on I.U. (Instrument Unit), i.e.
"MSFC Document -Saturn V Flight Manual SA 506- Apollo 11", and more exactly the drawing showing the panels #24- 1- 2:
Please note the details and the precision in positioning and dimensioning the instruments.
I repeat, a great work!, my appreciation, Chris.
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"...a simplified model is not synonym of inaccurate, even with simple meshes, one must respect the proportions and placements to let people recognize each important elements..",
here is an outstanding example.
The white addition to Chris' 3D image (the second one) is from the NASA official documentation on I.U. (Instrument Unit), i.e.
"MSFC Document -Saturn V Flight Manual SA 506- Apollo 11", and more exactly the drawing showing the panels #24- 1- 2:
Please note the details and the precision in positioning and dimensioning the instruments.
I repeat, a great work!, my appreciation, Chris.
Bye
Andrea
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