Project More UCGO base modules

[Jamesep3]

Well I've finnaly got round to doing something on orbiter I really felt I should discuss:shifty:. I finnaly found a way to convert sketchup models to Meshes (with help) and I decided this is what I would do. I thought that there was to few module types that came with UCGO and not enough have been made:dry:. So now I plan to make more, 5 more:yes: (double the current amount?). I already converted 1 module my security module. I did find a few problems 1 it lost all the texture it had is sketch up 2 it came out as one massive group and 3 transparent areas were not:thumbsdown:. If some one could help that would be great. If all goes well I might make loads. If anyone wants to recomend module types that would be nice!:thumbup:
OK I have biult 5 already does anyone want to see the models befor they were changed? If so please say I would like some feed back on this topic.:hello:

 

[Tommy]

Sounds good, and screenshots are always good (if you are far enough along to have them).

 

[exe-c]

Please, post sketchup models! Wanna see em.

 

[Jamesep3]

Ok I will post the screen shots as soon as possible. ece-c do you wan't me to post the skatch up models here or on the 3d warehouse?:huh: I still need help with the textures and other problems but I may release the first prototype for you to see.:idea:

 

[Jamesep3]

OK here comes some photos

A communal module to relax and live in.

This module which I have no use for yet:lol:

Even though you can't see it this one you can grow plants in

This is a security module to make sure everyone is ment to be here.:shifty:

and finnaly a shelter to go hide in if the worst should happen.:hide:
I'm also working on a factory or unility module right now. The security module is the only converted one so far and has turned into a gray blob with no texture. Any more Ideas for modules are welcome and so is any help I can get. Think about this you can't have a base without the place for the people to stay.:blahblah:
There are insides to these moules which are very complex compared to the current ones.

 

[Stevodoran]

They look very good

 

[orbitingpluto]

First off, good work so far.:thumbup: Something you should keep in mind though; basic shapes. The shape of a building is directly related to how it is to be used, what is made of, and where it is to be(the environment its in). So chose a shape that fits what you want. Cubes are good for providing useful interior volumes, for instance. Curved structures are worse for utilizing interior volume but a better for withstanding load on the exterior(be it wind, rain, snow, dust, dead aliens etc.). And don't forget the polygons your using. Squares can get you the cube you want for, lets say for a gym, but squares make for weak structures(relatively speaking). Triangles are really strong, and get strong the more triangles you add. So maybe your shelter should look more like the Epcot Center than how it does. Course, the Epcot Center looks like a damn golf ball, but what you do is up to you. Just remember that I would like to to see this thing of yours really go places, and I'm not trying to roast you on the spit of realism. I do that as I watch Star-Trek:stirpot: .

 

[Jamesep3]

I'll think about that I made the shelter that shape so it should resist some light impact wile remain easy to construct. Still my main problems need solving I may release a "beta" of the security module if you wan't!:hmm:

 

[Jamesep3]

ok here it is the Beta version of the security module. Now an update on the convertion scene I have converted the ring/doughnut module into a mesh same problem no texture BUT I avoided the glass turning into a gray pannel buy deleating the pannel. Ok ok thats unrealistic but it's the only way to solve the problem just imagine the glass is perfectly cleen.:lol:

 

[Tribersman_FR]

That make me think that somebody really need to make a Radar module.
Because for now it's like we expect them to survive isolated without any station or relay satellite except their ship.

 

[Jamesep3]

Thankyou I will get on it straitaway do you want a specific shape or do you wan't to leave it to me?Also I have just tested the ring module it works fine and I just made it a bit bigger will release Beta soon. More Ideas welcome.

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Tribersman_FR I have made that radar modul and I'm currently testing it I also included a worker for the module who is standing in the corner (he helps me make the module the right size) thanks again for the idea.:thumbup:

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Ok more news I have got 3 modules up and running in orbiter now 3 more waiting to be converted and 1 more being made. so I can quite easaly make more if people want.:yes:

 

[Jamesep3]

Ok got some bad news I have encountered some issues with the conversion process which I'm trying to sort out also the project is going to be worked on less for a wile however I am currently working on some UCGO cars which could carry the cargo for the base.

 

[Jamesep3]

Ok I am still working I now have some more time on my hand and I also would like some more ideas. With the reacent addition of more UCGO stuff I hope to release a Beta soon:yes:

 

[Jamesep3]

OK I am back and planning on working on the project again if anyone me to do so.:tiphat: I may not be able to texture but if anyone here would like to give it a go please say so.:thumbup:

 

[Grover]

how did you make the shape for that "useless" module? ive played around with sketchup a while and never worked out how to do spheres of complex shapes like that

 

[Jamesep3]

how did you make the shape for that "useless" module? ive played around with sketchup a while and never worked out how to do spheres of complex shapes like that

Ok the useless module is actualy pretty simple to make.
[1] make a large horasontal circle
[2] make a second smaller verticle circle on the edge of it
[3] use the follow me tool to make a tube that "should" turn in to a ring.
Also in the end I decided the usesless module would be a good viewing module. Question did I include it in my Beta release? I can't remember now if I did.
Also t anyone else I am now going through the process of trying to understand blender or at least find a FREE tool that creates models in a similar way to sketch up.:thumbup: