Changes to the overall shape of the structure have been completed. The nose is considerably more discreet and narrower than before. Also added a gentle slope to the lower bow region. It's now swept back slightly to improve the curved look of the entire ship's overall motif.
I'm much more pleased with the elevation orthograhic shots. Gone is the jarring sharpness of the dropping bow, replaced with a gentler curve which matches the rest of the ship much nicer.
The bridge section is also greatly simplified and more curved, making it much more sleek and even a bit menacing, I think. That was an unforeseen effect of the changes--the ship looks more "wicked" than before. Sometimes you don't know what the result will be until you try it, I guess?
Still to do: the forward deflector/shield dish section. Finish out the panels and greebles (some are still not right--hovering greebles or whatnot). Add windows and lighted interiors, including the hangars and their doors, and create the new quad-cannon turrets. Also, need to re-do the insides of the main engines. I was never quite happy with the mechanism that spun. It was way too small to be noticeable. I'd like to make it bigger so that it's visible from medium and perhaps even wide shots.
After that, it's the materials and light schemes and I think we're done with the remodel. The model will be ready for import into whatever project I think up for it. :)
Dan
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