I'd add some RCS thrusters to the ends of each nacelle , probably in the bottom corner near the tip.
As for windows , I'd follow the trend set by the intrepid class ( later used on the several other classes )
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Maybe one on each side of the hull , or possibly built into the upper superstructure , to represent conference rooms , mess hall etc etc

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I'd fly it, without a doubt

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So... this was probably my last day on this which is a bit of a shame.

USS Recalcitrant
Official classification:
Pike Class
Deep Space Patrol Escort
Commander engineer, 2x Lt Commander Tac, Lieutenant Universal

Designed in response to the discovery of the Solaene Dyson sphere and the possibility of additional Iconian relics left scattered throughout space, Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards designed the USS Recalcitrant in what would be the first in a series of deep space combat cruiser/escort hybrids designed operate alone, seeking out and securing Iconian technology scattered throughout the distant, dark corners of gamma and delta quadrant.



Lot's of mesh errors, need to find time to add windows and do some basic texturing, but I'm going to take a break from this for a week or so.

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Dude it's awesome, definitely a step up from Cryptic's designs.

Can't wait to see some texturing and windows on it, you going for the standard 2409 colour scheme???

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Hmmm, was thinking more soverign class style for the general pattern/texture, high contrast bits maybe. Or maybe just extrapolate from the jj-prise with a little vulcan design thrown in.

Were did the colour scheme for the aventine come from? And what textures do you guys like the most?

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I personally like the Sovereign hull texture with the highlighted areas. I hate the 2409 skin, too bright. On my FAC in game i use the type 4 texture or the fleet texture with the fleet 2 pattern.

For this ship i'd like to see a darker white than the 2409 skin with dark grey areas. The black and white looks too clean to me. Kinda like a dark, aged 2409 skin. This is a long range tactical ship right??? It's gonna be a long time between overhauls so it's bound to get dull and dirty.

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Great improvement with the meshes.. really nice lighting, can't wait to see further development..
I see what you mean with errors, much noise on them, some inconsistent lines.. but it looks very good!

Textures should be a blend between JJ's and current design. It's Type 1 in starship customization, giving it a whitening look with a dash of blue hue. So that it doesn't look like Dyson hull material but is in the line of white Federation color scheme. My thought, yes.

And If I'm not mistaken, you can't get dirty in space.

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Dude have you seen the space shuttles??? They're filthy.

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But they are filthy because they come and go from gravity influenced places. And stuff..

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I like it a lot , most definitely better than a lot of in house cryptic designs

As for the hull texture I'd go with standard starfleet , sovereign - akira class style

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