In Class Spaceships
For this piece of work we had to design 2 spaceships (only quick designs) but we had constrictions. Our constrictions were in how we created the form in each, one design could only be done with curves and circles, whereas the other only permitted the use of straight lines. This was an interesting task that makes you think around situations where you'd usually just change between curves and straight lines. It was challenging but I am happy with the results.
Moodboard:
Our assignment is to either create a fighter or passenger space ship, however we had to make a 3D model and then use the overlay technique which we've previously learnt.
This is a moodboard with images of some passenger sci-fi aircraft. I couldn't find many images fitting a theme in which I wanted to explore. This is why there are a limited number of images on this moodboard, nevertheless they still inspired me and gave me additional ideas for my own ship.
Work In Progress (Step 1):
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| Side Of Ship |
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| Top Of Ship |
My first step of designing a 3D ship which I could use was to sketch out a simply design of the top and side view. For these I used simple silhouettes to save time, also just for following the outline silhouettes are just as effective. If I would've designed an interior I wouldn't have used silhouettes but because it was purely exterior I didn't see a problem.
Work In Progress (Step 2):
The image above shows my 3D ship just before the rendering stage. I'm going for a very simple design, no windows, no interior.
Work In Progress (Step 3):
This is the rendered version of the ship, ready to be edited in Photoshop.
Written Description Of Ship:
I wanted my ship to have a very simplistic design, perhaps a ship which used to be used as a cargo ship in the military to carry supplies instead being used as a passenger ship. Maybe because ordinary and flashy ships were being targeted and they wanted to move somebody under cover and in safety. Anyway, below is my final design, I wanted the ship to look very rustic and old with lots of dents. I wanted a simple but effective design, the ship is covered in scratched paint work and burn marks/other dirt also. There are intakes for air at the front when in a planets atmosphere so that the engine won't overheat under the strain when there's gravity. There is a door and ladder of the side for easy access. I felt the colour scheme also fit the rustic theme I was aiming for, especially the colour of the yellow.
I enjoyed this piece, however if I was going to redo it I would add a lot more detail. I'd probably try the fighter ship next time also. This is because near the final stages I ran out of things to add to the ship unless if I would've abandoned the idea and started again. I do like my work but feel it could've been better.
Final Piece:
