Render of the forward underside of an Akira class model, showcasing the work in progress.

Render of the back underside of an Akira class model, showcasing the work in progress.

Further paneling work. More details available on my Patreon.
#akira #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #blender #b3d #modeling

The panelz progress thus far. Going for a mix of the original and the Enterprise-E. #akira #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #blender #b3d #modeling

Akira WIP - Of Panels and Arboretum Windows | MrWilde Get more from MrWilde on Patreon

I took the time to write up another wee lil article about how I design and create the panels on my Akira class variant for my Eager & Excited patrons.
www.patreon.com/posts/150530...
#akira #heroakira #7ftakira #ilm #b3d #blender #modeling #wip #concept #startrek #firstcontact #fanart #bts

Currently in the process of planning all the panels and details. #akira #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #blender #b3d #modeling

I'm not big on tutorials, so I made a blender file with 10 stages of my Akira class modeling process available on my Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/downlo...

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I also managed to merge the back of the primary hull into the saucer smoothly. It looked weird when I left it months ago. #akira #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #fanart #b3d #modeling #conceptart

I haven't looked at the #akira for some time. Yesterday I began tackling the transition of my idea of the deflector area into the saucer section. #llap #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #fanart #b3d #blender #modeling #wip

And #akira #timelapse no. 6 is about merging the engineering section with the bottom of the saucer. I'm on a roll today.

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In my 5th #akira #timelapse I create the boolean cutouts for the saucer, refine the topology of the catamaran struts, and prepare for merging with the saucer section.
www.patreon.com/posts/akira-... #b3d #blender #startrek #llap #ilm #fanart #7ftakira #modeling #3dmodel #wip

One of the biggest changes I am making in comparison to the original Akira class CGI model used in First Contact, is the primary hull deflector area. Here's the first concept. #akira #startrek #firstcontact #ilm #7ftakira #ilmheroakira #enterprise-e #sovereign #fanart #b3d #modeling #conceptart

Comparing my current state to the concept art makes me confident I can indeed pull this off. I'm gonna blend the details from the concept art into the details of the First Contact CG model, adapt them to my shape changes.

#b3d #akira #startrek #llap #ilm #fanart #7ftakira #modeling #3dmodel #wip

More progress on the Akira class. Overall I'm going for a slightly more streamlined look without sacrificing the features of the original design. www.patreon.com/posts/akira-...

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And another timelapse of my modeling process dropped.
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My work on the Akira model continues. This time I refine the catamaran struts and add the first pass of the primary hull including the modified deflector area.

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#b3d #akira #startrek #llap #ilm #fanart #7ftakira #modeling #3dmodel #wip #timelapse

Akira Modeling Timelapse 1 | MrWilde Get more from MrWilde on Patreon

As promised, I'm recording my modeling sessions as timelapses. Become a supporter on Patreon and watch me build an Akira class starship while struggling with blender, haha.
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I've started working on the Akira model. Join my Patreon for updates with insights into my design choices, details about my modeling process, modeling timelapse videos and more. www.patreon.com/posts/125583... #b3d #akira #startrek #fanart #7ftakira #wip

I notice how the original Akira model only has 2-3 phaser strips and no RCS thrusters.
Question is would ILM modelers have added Sovereign class or Galaxy class style thrusters, or designed new ones? #7ftakira #preparation #references #startrek #firstcontact #ilm

Alrighty then. #3d #b3d #blender #akira #startrek #firstcontact #llap #ilm #fanart #7ftakira #modeling #3dmodel #preparation #references #wip