Deep Space Vessel (still WIP) by WPL2
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
So, after studying Nyrath's excellent "Atomic Rockets" website http://www.projectrho.com/rocket/ I've decided that a completely realistic design will have to wait for another time.
But I've modified the look of the (antimatter gas core?) engine, added larger radiator panels, and done some work on the textures.
Thanks everyone for the helpful comments in response to my previous post.

Comments (9)
Pretty cool. I like it
Great model and excellent texture work!
Very nice work on the textures!
Nice work! Ahh, Another happy convert --Nyrath's site becomes addictive --there is just so much to see, I cannot recommend it enough.
Love the design, would really love to work aboard it - even as just a janitor.
Excellent - your space ships always have a 'believableness' about them. The designs look realistic in other words. I'd love to see a wire frame of this or even better a tutorial showing us your work flow, modelling and texturing steps. Of course I also understand why you'd want to keep your secrets to yourself because they certainly work for you!
Y know, I love so much this style !
Nice; I might go bigger still with the rads though.
Another great design by a master of TrueSpace! I always enjoy seeing SF artists present their designs for "realistic" spaceships, even though my own SF designs tend to be in the realm of half-fantasy/half-science fiction. You designs have always had a strong, believable look to them, no matter what level of space-faring technology they possess. Well done!