District 9 - Dropship

**crimson** · #1 10-10-2010, 09:36 AM

I have been working on this one, on and off, for a while,

Here are some Blender Renders with some textures applied

I started a test build on the main fuselage. I thought it would be reasonably straightforward as it is all flat surfaces. Unfortunately, It ended up rather flimsy and warped.

I tried again with a few internal stiffeners, but it still couldn't get it to assemble cleanly. The next plan is it to break the fuselage down into about six seperate sub assemblies (rather than three) then bring them together.

**ltla9000311** · #2 10-10-2010, 11:55 AM

Hey looking good! Can't wait to see the final build!

**ARMORMAN** · #3 10-10-2010, 12:06 PM

Looking forward to this one...

**SEBRET** · #4 10-10-2010, 02:39 PM

I like it.

**Paragon** · #5 10-10-2010, 03:34 PM

Ooooh, I've been hoping for a model of that. Looks great so far.

**Vortex_4200** · #6 10-11-2010, 12:55 AM

awesome work, look forward to more updates on this project

**Tapcho** · #7 10-11-2010, 03:06 AM

One of my favourite movies. This is great to follow.

Tappi

**Wulf111** · #8 10-11-2010, 05:10 AM

i love the the influx non mainstream ships coming along recently. i am looking forward to seeing this one done.

**crimson** · #9 10-11-2010, 06:04 AM

Thanks Guys, I need to keep the momentum up on this project, otherwise it will just sink down to the depths of my hard drive (again)

So This is the plan:

Main fuselage made up of five blocks...
Glue them together..
Add the cabin area..
Add the Rear 'pod'..
Add engines; landing gear and other details.

I need a little more tinkering on the 3D model, then I can export ; unfold and try again. (4th time lucky)

**alien99** · #10 10-12-2010, 10:49 PM

Nice one.

This dropship is on my TO DO LIST too.

If u wanna help with texture or unfolding ...just ask