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Post by Forceflow » Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:49 am

So, 2019 has just begun and the guys are already hard at work to make this a great year for the XWAU. To start the year we are proud to present the update of the incredible XWAUP Assault Gunboat by Matt. Below are the details of the upgraded craft:
  • The meshes of the five wings and of the laser cannons have been reworked by DTM to introduce S-Foils, and to give to this imperial fighter a more agressive and powerful aspect.
  • All external textures have been repainted in HD by DTM, following the old lines designed by the original author. Some small details have been added by DTM, thanks to the HD features.
  • The textures of the wings are new by DTM, introducing a new art of Flightgroup colours.
  • Landing gears have been added by DTM. They work thanks to Jeremy's S-Foil hook function.
  • The model has been re-opted by DTM
  • New installer by Darksaber
And here are some screenshots to get you started:

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Post by rogue518 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:18 pm

Looks great....at work will install when I get home..... :)

Edit: The updated Assualt Gunboat really looks sweet!!!....

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Post by Oldcode » Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:07 pm

That looks so AWESOME! :shock:

I especially love the folding wings! It makes a lot of sense and really makes it a closer relative to the lambada shuttle. 8)
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Post by Phoenix Leader » Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:25 pm

I like the updated textures: they give this fighter that grey-deadly look it deserves.
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Post by Trevor » Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:13 pm

Love the folding wings and HD textures, who else sees HD textures for more XWAUP craft coming? hahaha

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Post by Bman » Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:51 am

Nice job DTM. :-)
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Post by Knightsaber » Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:05 am

S-Foils? Nice!

I'm always mindblown by what you guys do to improve upon these models. :D
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Post by brassman2468 » Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:00 am

Is anyone else having trouble downloading this new upgrade? The link directs me to the v2.1 installation from 2015, not the v3 installer released today.
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Post by Oldcode » Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:15 am

brassman2468 wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:00 am
 Is anyone else having trouble downloading this new upgrade? The link directs me to the v2.1 installation from 2015, not the v3 installer released today.
Yeah, me too. :hilfe: :(
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Post by Phoenix Leader » Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:21 am

I'm afraid it has probably not been uploaded yet.
In the meantime screenshots are a little taste...
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Post by Forceflow » Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:40 am

Download link has been fixed. Sorry about that
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Post by Oldcode » Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:11 pm

Hurray! :2thumbs: Thanks Foreflow! :D
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Post by Jaeven » Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:01 pm

Great work. Looks absolutely beautiful.
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Post by keiranhalcyon7 » Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:39 am

That, looks f---ing sweet.

For a comparison on the s-foils: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:GUNhanger.jpg I always thought that one looked a bit too box-y, too parallel. Great job!
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Post by Tuskin » Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:50 am

I love this design.
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Post by ual002 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:06 am

My god this is gorgeous. I love it.


Lets just say I'm already a fan. Here's one of my 3D Prints. https://imgur.com/I8Be2cV
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Post by Phoenix Leader » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:48 am

Nice job, ual002. Your Gunboat is well proportionate.
I've never liked the Star Wing Gunboat model from X-Wing miniatures game: the bow is too short and the cockpit is horrible.
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Post by Mark_Farlander » Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:10 pm

Quadanium steel armored hull. This new model renders the idea pretty well.
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