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Fnoigy

I can't really compete with the breadth of these collections, but I did build a custom display case for mine. Yes, I used ceiling textures from the game and put LEDs behind them (they aren't very bright, the picture is over-exposed for dramatic effect). http://i.imgur.com/A7m57kv.jpg http://i.imgur ...

Fnoigy

Holy crap everybody here is either a geezer or a baby!

Fnoigy

Sweet! Very faithful, while still improving and fixing it up with higher-res geometry!

Fnoigy

I'd be terrified of the tiny plastic bits clipping pieces together snapping and experiencing a huge wardrobe malfunction.

Fnoigy

WOW! That came out really good! I think next you should make the class 1 driller. I think I know how you can get the textures. Find and install Haxmed32 from the DMTools. From this, you can open Descent2.ham, and you'll be able to browse nearly all the files, including texture files! That's how I ...

Fnoigy

I went and downloaded the stl from shapeways, then opened it up in blender. After splitting the parts up, I now have a paper template that I can print and assemble. Tomorrow/coming-weekend I'll see if I can make some textures for it. I'm guessing you [fnoigy] did the cleanup to get the parts ...

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Top Gun wrote:I always thought the in-game version looked extremely silly when compared to the full glory of the cinematic version, but that's still a fantastic model.

Well, you'll be in luck later, I definitely have plans for that latter one, just a matter of time.

Fnoigy

So does that mean they can drink a lot more booze, or that they go pee 50% more often than you do?

Are they also skinny? A VERY significant portion of your metabolism is in your kidneys, so having an extra I think would give you a skinny advantage.

Fnoigy

I SHOULD, but I don't. Also, those old renders from Descent2.com always rubbed me the wrong way. The textures and shading look weird, and the robots don't seem right floating in space. I would take screenshots of each robot instead. The best way to do that is use the developer version of D1x/D2x ...

Fnoigy

Thank y'all for your patience! You wanted it, and it's been made! The Pyro-GX in-game-model variant! http://i.imgur.com/iuurQwZ.jpg (Definitely not the most exciting angle, but I was running out of daylight) And if you like, you can get your own here!: https://www.etsy.com/listing/200380558/pyro-gx ...

Fnoigy

Thanks for the compliments! But it'll be posted for ordering when it's done and I've got some good photos. Besides, this first one's in MY color!

Fnoigy

A little teaser of something to be finished VERY soon....

Fnoigy

Yeah I ran into that years ago. I exported out a couple of models to the D3 editor and I was shocked to see how much of a mess they were. Faces all over and extra stuff like you said. Hardly anything lined up. I was surprised that the pvp models rendered smoothly at all. This is why I'm keeping all ...

Fnoigy

Now to decide which model to print: the HD Pyro, or Classic? I wouldn't mind one of each. I'll write myself a note to paypal you some cash to get the process started. You work for me now, ★■◆●. J/K If you're serious, PM me for pricing. However, just to let you know it's probably gonna be a couple we ...

Fnoigy

Also the HMELTMPL folder is NOT empty in mine, it contains emptyhxm.lib, emptyvhm.lib and template.ini. AHA!! That was it! I had Haxmed32 installed in my Games folder, and apparently when that installs it installs those files along with it. Then, when it starts up and configures, it looks for those ...

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Probably related to UAC: Try right clicking haxmed32 and select "run as administrator". (Or bring up properties, compatibility tab, set it as Windows XP service pack 3 compatibility mode.) Just tried this, and no luck. I'm also not using any non-standard characters, as you can see here: http://i ...

Fnoigy

Sigma is right, there you will find the needed programs, in this case, the Robot Construction Kit that is the one that can extract the game models as .POL. You can also convert .POL files to a D3 model file with the latest and very rare version of D3-Tool. You can find that one on my website: http ...

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sigma wrote:Fnoigy, if I want to get the files in any format of the games, then I mainly use DragonUnPacker

I just tried this, and it can't open the *.ham or *.pig files that contain robot data.

Fnoigy

Maybe you would like to use the Pyro-GX model made by Metalbeast for D2X-XL? Here you can get it: http://descent2.de/model-downloads.html I think it was based on the model used on Into Cerberon, but much improved. :) Hmmm... I do like how that model is high-def, without being ridiculously so (makes ...

Fnoigy

At any rate, my current plan is for the next model to be an HD rendition of the Pyro-GX, this one specifically: https://www.shapeways.com/model/1839875/pyro-with-stand.html?li=user-profile&materialId=99 However, I'm also working on setting up a Virtual Machine to run Windows 98 or XP, and see if I ...

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No no, raspberries go in the in-hole. By the time they're crapped out, they're just poop.

Fnoigy

Well, HD to some extent. You can tell that with most models, they started with the original (or re-created the original like you said) and added details, like modeled the eyes where they were just textures before. I did the same thing with the Magnum AHT model here: https://www.shapeways.com/model ...

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DTX is textures and sound files... I don't think it does models. There are a few ways to export .POL, but converting them to a format readable by contemporary 3d tools is a different story - I can't recall what the options are but it's likely to be a multi-step process. Tell me about it, I just ...

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Oh, I also thought it would be cool if the letters on the base were not just "D" but spelled out DESCENT. Buy all 7 bots! IMHO, you can not write Descent on a stand. It will look horribly ugly. Better to make an inscription "DESCENT" somewhere on model, along with your personal logo fighter ...

Fnoigy

Some of you may have seen that I print and paint 3D models from Descent. I've gotten a lot of requests to do the Pyro-GX, but specifically the one from in-game. Problem is, I don't have the model file, and any program that could extract the models from the game files seems to be so out-dated it just ...

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Oh, I also thought it would be cool if the letters on the base were not just "D" but spelled out DESCENT. Buy all 7 bots! IMHO, you can not write Descent on a stand. It will look horribly ugly. Better to make an inscription "DESCENT" somewhere on model, along with your personal logo fighter ...

Fnoigy

Man, the paint jobs on these are just spectacular. The one on my desk looks so cool. I really need a Pyro now so I can recreate the game with my hands when I'm bored. Pew pew! Crunch! Scrape! Pew! Someone get this guys a Pyro-GX model so I can buy it! http://i.imgur.com/vrlAP51 Awesome! I'm glad it ...

Fnoigy

Flatlander wrote:Fusion Hulk looks great!

Thanks. I'm particularly happy with how this came out, mainly thanks to the guys at the Dxx-Rebirth forums who provided a debug exe file with a model viewer.

Fnoigy

UPDATE-TYPE THING!! I've completed the next model, the Miniboss/Fusion Hulk/Purple Hulk! http://i.imgur.com/v6CXZKZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1g8vqSe.jpg http://i.imgur.com/q5Gz18f.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9lTY5GC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7EXKfGG.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ns1mRXS.jpg I seriously promise, it's ...

Fnoigy

They want the Big D.

Fnoigy

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So you're saying . . . you want the D?

But seriously, good job. I'm on my second masters and I am so frustrated with how I just can't seem to stop going to school, and with heading into teaching, I never really will get far away.

Fnoigy

well yeah. Most 9th grade girls that are infatuated with a senior ARE a bit neurotic and a raging mass of hormones. :| :mrgreen: LMAO, and this coming from a person who's avatar and a profile location might also indicate the same thing??? XD (gotcha!) (just giving you a bad time there. ;) ) It's ok ...

Fnoigy

Livin' the American dream, eh?

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Pumo wrote:Well, that was cute with no doubt! :3

I don't think I'd use "cute" for this. I'm picking up this really unsettling erotic/sexual undertone that just strikes me in all the wrong ways.

Fnoigy

For the most part, I'm not really doing much to scale, but trying to keep things fairly close in size. After the mistake with the enormous Small Hulk, I realized I can use the base model (which is a separate file I import to each model) is a good equalizer. The exceptions would be things that are ...

Fnoigy

Flatlander wrote:That homing hulk looks nice!

Ferno wrote:I want to see a Fusion Hulk next.
Hell yeah! Bring on the Purple People Eater!

Ferno wrote:I want to see a Fusion Hulk next.

YOUR WISHES HAVE BEEN GRANTED!! I think it's going to be the most expensive model, yet ('cause it's the biggest).

Fnoigy

Hey! I want to buy a Pyro-GX. It would even prefer the game model over the cut scene style. And I want it unpainted . Also, your paint jobs are amazing, but I would have more fun painting it myself even though it wouldn't be as good as yours. Can you make an advanced lifter? That's my favorite mech ...

Fnoigy

UPDATE, Y'ALL!! I got around to painting the next model, and by popular demand (like 2 vs. 1 vote), I chose the Heavy Hulk, now more properly named thanks to our discussion here! http://i.imgur.com/rKj5vKK.png http://i.imgur.com/pfzUVf0.png http://i.imgur.com/ADCQ3Rv.png http://i.imgur.com/t64sjvp ...

Fnoigy

Ok, thats pretty slick stuff. 3D printing FTW. Thanks! But what robot should the latest one be? Red, or Medium? Obviously, i'd probably say Medium because of the order from weakest to strongest. You should try doing one of the boss robots once you're finished painting the Medium/Heavy Hulk. (Yes, i ...

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