Big Ship Hull

[ZektorSK]

Hello There !

I have no problems with small ships...I know the type of hull I want to use,and how it should look like...
When it comes to big ships,I am strugling... I try for 50x times and can't find anything,that could look nice...

So wanted to know your tips,how to build hulls(the base) for big ships

 

[Crusade]

start with a frame to get proportions and shape right first, then start layering hull on:

Continue adding details until you're satisfied.

 

[ZektorSK]

start with a frame to get proportions and shape right first, then start layering hull on:
Continue adding details until you're satisfied.

I have problems with framing,I just can't get my basic shape

 

[Crusade]

thats' the beauty of framing, keep adjusting it till you're happy. It's a frame, it's simple to modify.

 

[ZektorSK]

thats' the beauty of framing, keep adjusting it till you're happy. It's a frame, it's simple to modify.

I tried many times,many many times,never get good frame

 

[AtraUnam]

First build somethign you know you can make awesome like a

Spoiler: bridge

then stick it on a simple geometric shape that looks about right

Spoiler: like a boat hull

and add a few large details like the two hangers in the previous image (Its just fine for them to not perfectly fit your basic shape). Start filling in the blank areas with any

Spoiler: cool stuff

that looks

Spoiler: right

. Finally add some

Spoiler: engines

and give the whole thing a basic level of

Spoiler: greeble

, then add add more and more

Spoiler: greeble

until it looks

Spoiler: awesome