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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 16, 2012 11:30:14 GMT -7
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Post by tinker on Nov 16, 2012 12:39:49 GMT -7
Looking good! Any plans to TMP it?
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 16, 2012 14:03:26 GMT -7
No, no plans to refit the Marklin.
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bernard Guignard
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Post by bernard Guignard on Nov 16, 2012 15:02:48 GMT -7
very nicely done just have to start adding a bridge and other items like an impulse drive and a deflector grid and you've got yourself a nice model there. ;D
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 16, 2012 17:05:28 GMT -7
There isn't gonna be a bridge module on this ship. There is no bridge on the source image. The bridge is internal.
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 16, 2012 21:18:20 GMT -7
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bernard Guignard
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Post by bernard Guignard on Nov 18, 2012 9:20:26 GMT -7
Those details are making a world of difference. Keep up the great work
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 24, 2012 2:45:50 GMT -7
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bernard Guignard
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Post by bernard Guignard on Nov 24, 2012 10:41:47 GMT -7
That is very nice. A small sensor dome in the center of the primary hull top side would be a nice addition its a bit sparse up there. If your not sold on a round deflector how about an elliptical sensor dish? These are just suggestions, your doing a great job as it is.
keep it up
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 24, 2012 13:39:29 GMT -7
I am trying to remain as true as possible to this image. The only "official" image of the Marklin.  As you can see, there is no bridge module, no sensor dome, nothing. That is acutally one of the things I like about the ship and I will do nothing to change that. As for the deflector, I'm just not sure I like having it down there. not every ship has a deflector dish so it's not like I'm off the deep end if I don't have one. |
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bernard Guignard
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Post by bernard Guignard on Nov 25, 2012 5:56:29 GMT -7
Your doing a great job keep it up  |
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Post by trynda1701 on Nov 25, 2012 17:20:10 GMT -7
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Post by JAFisher44 on Nov 26, 2012 22:09:04 GMT -7
Well, it's done. At least, it's as done as I am ever gonna get it. I probably could do more, but its getting large enough that sketchup crashes from time to time working on it. Here are some final images of the finished model.   If you use Sketchup, or don't mind downloading it (it's free) the model is in the 3D Warehouse for anyone who wants to see it in 3D. Anyway, enjoy! |
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Post by kaisernathan1701 on Nov 27, 2012 9:28:19 GMT -7
Looks Awesome  |
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Post by zaarin7 on Oct 19, 2014 14:27:42 GMT -7
That is a fantastic ship there. I wished more had been done with the 4 Powers War.
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Post by rarcher on Oct 20, 2014 12:32:38 GMT -7
Nicely done!
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trekcross
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Post by trekcross on Oct 22, 2014 11:32:07 GMT -7
Very cool Fisher, I really like your take on it.
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Post by ufc465537 on Oct 25, 2014 9:29:52 GMT -7
I just saw the Axanar version, and I like this one a taad better- well done JAF
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Post by Suraknar on Aug 3, 2015 20:31:13 GMT -7
This is really good!
I am amazed that there can be so good detail in sketchup! Are you using the Free version?
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Post by JAFisher44 on Aug 3, 2015 22:18:27 GMT -7
Yes, the free version. It is actually very easy to learn to use. I really only started using to make ships because I had an idea for a ship I designed and wasn't sure how exactly it should look so I decided to mock it up in 3D. From there it spiraled out of control into what you see here.
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Post by atolm on Aug 9, 2015 17:54:24 GMT -7
Hey, I just happened to come across this (so if I am necroposting please forgive me), and all I can say is Wow! This is, at least to me, the definitive version of the Marklin. I have seen the others, but your interpretation shows extra-ordinary insight and thought to the structures, and their details. The Shuttlebay was handled brilliantly, as was both versions of the front structure whether with or without the deflector. So yeah mate... yours is the Marklin for me. Oh and a certain owner of this site, should try and get this drawn out if possible, and added to this most excellent site (hint, hint) |
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Post by bolianadmiral on Aug 10, 2015 16:23:06 GMT -7
^
Agreed... this is an excellent interpretation of the original FASA design. The ONLY adjustments I would make, would be to make the top "wedge" section completely smooth, thus eliminating the row of windows at the front of the impulse box, and I would lower the window count on the engineering section. But otherwise, she is perfect... pretty much exactly what I would do, myself, if I took her on. Great work!
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Post by JAFisher44 on Aug 10, 2015 22:13:35 GMT -7
Wow. Thanks for the praise. I really do put a lot of work into these models. I tried really hard to integrate the ship with canon ships while remaining true to the original image. Given the limited source material available I had to make a LOT of it from scratch. I'm glad you enjoy it.
bolianadmiral: The Top wedge has detailing in the original image. One of my goals was to remain as true as possible to the official image. Besides, I feel that the wedge would be too bland if it were smooth and flat.
I am actually considering dusting off this file and updating it a bit. I've learned quite a bit about Sketchup since I made this mesh and there are a number of things I could do better. Who knows...
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Post by bolianadmiral on Aug 10, 2015 22:57:50 GMT -7
bolianadmiral: The Top wedge has detailing in the original image. One of my goals was to remain as true as possible to the official image. Besides, I feel that the wedge would be too bland if it were smooth and flat. No worries... as I said... she's pretty much perfect, and exactly what I would have done myself. |
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