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Old March 18th, 2009, 03:24 PM   #1
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Default Blake's 7 Liberator DSV

wanting to move away from startrek model and BSG I have decided to give Blake's Ship a go .. the Liberator .. I really like this ship .. ofcourse I would also like it if they had put more thought in to it ,, but it was the 1970s .. and I remember seen it for the first time on BBC1 I think it was .. anyway
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Old March 18th, 2009, 08:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Blake's 7 Liberator DSV

I've only ever seen this ship here in the downloads section. I don't suppose you have a picture of the real deal so we can see what the finished model looks like.

However, having never seen the ship before, it looks good so far.
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Old March 19th, 2009, 01:51 AM   #3
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I've only ever seen this ship here in the downloads section. I don't suppose you have a picture of the real deal so we can see what the finished model looks like.

However, having never seen the ship before, it looks good so far.
pictures added .. I this is my test model I am working on to see how I can build things then once this is finished I will create a updated one..
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Old March 19th, 2009, 05:38 AM   #4
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A nice start to your Liberator. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
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Old March 19th, 2009, 06:38 AM   #5
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Thanks .. I have to rework the Engine Cowl .. (as I call it)
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Old March 19th, 2009, 08:20 AM   #6
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Never a fan of this design at all. Shampoo bottles in space.
Knowing you though you'll nail it and probably some how get it on my good side.
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Old March 19th, 2009, 09:10 AM   #7
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Thanks for the pics, Ger. I agree, it doesn't look like they put a lot of thought into that ship but that happened a lot back in the day. They can't do that these days because we now have the internet and people tend to crucify a design that they don't like on their blogs and forums.

Having said that, it's not totally without merit. It looks like a nice throwback to the old first century Sci-Fi rockets and could make for a cool CGI model.
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Old March 19th, 2009, 10:09 AM   #8
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Thanks Mikala and Chris ..

it in my top ten ship in TV list ..
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Set in the "third century of the second calendar", Blake's 7 follows the exploits of revolutionary Roj Blake as he leads his band of rebels against the forces of the totalitarian Terran Federation which rules the Earth and many of the planets of the galaxy. The Federation controls its citizens by means of mass surveillance, brainwashing, and pacification with drugged food, water and air. Sentenced to deportation to a penal colony on a remote planet, Blake escapes with the help of his fellow prisoners and gains control of the Liberator, an alien spacecraft far in advance of anything the Federation possesses. The craft has superior speed and weaponry and a teleport system that allows crew members to be transported to the surface of a planet without having to land the ship. Blake and his crew then attempt to disrupt and damage the Federation.

Whereas Blake is an idealist freedom fighter, the others are criminals, including petty crooks, smugglers and killers. Notably, Kerr Avon is a technical genius more interested in self-preservation and seeking personal wealth than engaging in rebellion. When Blake is separated from his crew, Avon takes over, confirming the inherent duality in his personality and the loyalty he had for Blake's vision. However, Avon remains a target for Federation forces.

Although many of the tropes of space opera such as spaceships, robots, galactic empires and aliens are present, the series is primarily noted for its strong character interaction, ambiguous morality, and dark, pessimistic tone.

The series was originally planned to conclude at the end of its third series, but was unexpectedly and suddenly re-commissioned for a further series.[4] Some changes to the programme's format were necessary, such as the introduction of a new spacecraft, Scorpio. Aware that renewal for a fifth series was unlikely, the production team devised a memorable conclusion for the series which left the fates of the main characters highly ambiguous. Because of this uncertainty, events following the final episode have been the subject of much speculation and debate among aficionados of the series.
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Old March 19th, 2009, 10:13 AM   #9
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FURTHER READING : Have a look
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake%27s_7
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Old March 19th, 2009, 03:24 PM   #10
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worked on the engine and added what little details there are .. a pain to get right but I am happy with it now ..
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Old March 20th, 2009, 08:08 AM   #11
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So, basically, it's a lot like the mirror universe on Star Trek.

Nice work on the ship so far.
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Old March 20th, 2009, 08:42 AM   #12
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Nice job so far. I'm surprised more folks have not modeled this given the cult following for this show.

I've seen a few 2D and real model adaptations of this ship out there (like Atolm's which is amazing).
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Old March 20th, 2009, 09:39 AM   #13
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So, basically, it's a lot like the mirror universe on Star Trek.

Nice work on the ship so far.
yes. very much like that kind of universe .. not a nice place ..
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Old March 20th, 2009, 09:41 AM   #14
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Nice job so far. I'm surprised more folks have not modeled this given the cult following for this show.

I've seen a few 2D and real model adaptations of this ship out there (like Atolm's which is amazing).
It has it charms .. I am working on who to Re-imagine it

I have seen his work .. I like it ..
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It has it charms .. I am working on who to Re-imagine it

do you have any of Atolm's Liberator Images .. Like to see what he did?!
Only can find the 2D (side view) but I know he did a finished piece as well. Here ya go:

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Thanks mate .. I may try and use some features from his design .

I am not into the central body's curve but the details are awesome and very alien
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Old March 20th, 2009, 11:38 AM   #17
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I have been watching parts of episodes on youtube ,, god the effect are awful
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Old March 21st, 2009, 03:10 AM   #18
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There's talk of Sky One commissioning a feature version of B7. More here.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008...kyb.television
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Old March 21st, 2009, 06:50 AM   #19
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Yes I have heard about it .,.. I hope it will happen .. I have listened to the audio storied that where on BBC7 radio .. they where good
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more work done .. some surface ideas
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Looks pretty cool, dude. I like the light paneling. The background is nice too.
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thanks the back ground was in Universe ..
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Old March 25th, 2009, 03:16 PM   #23
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I always loved this ship and I love what you are doing with her. Very nice work.
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Thanks. here is an other view added hull detail
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That looks great. Did you bump map the panels? They look 3D.
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Very very good I like it
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Old March 28th, 2009, 04:30 AM   #27
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thanks.. Chris they are 3D (as you know my texturing skill are dreadful)

thanks Fulcrum should be finished and for download soon
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90% done on the modelling then I will add a light texture
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One of my all time fav sci-fi ships... (and shows, guess that's me showing my age, lol).

Very nice model of her Taranis.
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It looks great, dude. I love all the hull details you've modeled.
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