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A Request for Help

PsiCorpsPsiCorps Trainee
in CGI and Programming
Hi all, I've been trawling the internet looking for images/models/animations of the various B5 ships for inclusion in a mod i am working on for Civilization 4 Beyond the Sword - Final Frontier.
So far i've had no success until i remembered one of the guys at work had mentioned that there were/are B5 mods for Homeworld. So i looked for them and found this forum on the way. I've downloaded the 4 B5 mods for Homeworld but haven't yet had a good look at what is in them so it is quite possible that this is a silly request.
I am in need of images/models/animations constructed using 3ds max 6 or higher, Civ4 plugins, 2D editing software (Gimp, Paint Shop Pro) etc. if anyone can help me or provide any information that will help i would be eternally grateful. I have posted a request on the Civfanatics forum but there has been no response to my request for help there.
I hope someone can help.

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  • Random ChaosRandom Chaos Actually Carefully-selected Order in disguise
    I've got a number of ships in Blender format, most were converted from other formats by A2597 from Nadab's models with Nadab's permission. They include:

    Brakiri Cruiser
    Vorlon Fighter
    Vorlon Destroyer
    EA Shuttle
    Narn G'Quan
    Narn Frazi
    Minbari Nial
    EA Omega Cruiser
    Raider Fighter
    An unfinished model of the Walkers of Sigma 957
    Shadow Cruiser
    Shadow Fighter
    Minbari Sharlin
    EA Starfury
    ISA Whitestar

    You should also take a look through an archive of Nadab's site here: [url]http://archive.firstones.com/eon3d/[/url]

    --RC
  • PsiCorpsPsiCorps Trainee
    Many thanks for the information i will contact him as soon as possible.
  • marco@cavet.demarco@cavet.de Trainee
    I may be able to help you. I've got a pretty good archive of these stuff.
  • PsiCorpsPsiCorps Trainee
    [QUOTE]I may be able to help you. I've got a pretty good archive of these stuff.[/QUOTE]

    Is it easily converted to 3ds max 6 or 7 format?
  • marco@cavet.demarco@cavet.de Trainee
    [QUOTE=PsiCorps;171037]Is it easily converted to 3ds max 6 or 7 format?[/QUOTE]
    I got various formats, with an emphasis on max :p
    just tell me what you need.

    you may send me a mail if you want to speed up the process.
  • PsiCorpsPsiCorps Trainee
    Well, where to start. The mod we are working on will have fighters and bombers. We are looking at a standardised class of ship for each race Human, Narn, Minbari and Centauri. Something along the lines of Scouts (Explorer), Frigates, Destroyers, Cruisers, Battleships/Dreadnoughts and Carriers. The White Star, Vorlon, Shadow, Drakh, Dilgar and Non aligned ships will also be needed. So, in all we would be looking at 6 ship models plus fighters and bombers for each race. It's a large shopping list but i have high hopes that we can get at least some of them to show other people it can be done and hopefully generate more interest on the Civ forums.
    Looking forward to your response.
  • marco@cavet.demarco@cavet.de Trainee
    you can start downloading the free meshes from the obvious places on the web.
    I am sure you already found the free meshes on my site which is one of the few remaining places where you can find stuff.
    one more still active site where you may find max stuff:
    [url]http://www.sienafoods.com/chris/Pi3D/main.html[/url]

    and since there is a import plugin for lwo's for max, you may be able to use most of the lightwave stuff.
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    Yay! I've been working on this off and on for a long long time, glad to see someone actually acomplishing something!
  • B-Moon354B-Moon354 Trainee
    This site hosts a bit over 100 B5 models (so no dead links) in 3DS, not sure what version though. They’re a combination of “real” ships and some from the RPG’s as well.

    [url]http://homepage.eircom.net/~bcelestia/[/url]
  • PsiCorpsPsiCorps Trainee
    Thanks for the input guys, we're still working on this, i haven't given up hope
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