This is my first attempt at making a unit, or a 3D model for that matter. Here is the model so far:

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/paladin.jpg

I am going to fix it up a bit and add a little more detail to it. I'm not sure how to put Civ-specific colors and make the blasts out of the barrel, if anyone knows, that information would be helpful.

Well done ;)

Here is another picture with a camo texture I made.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/0paladincamo.jpg

it's so dark the camo is almost indistinguishable

Here is another preview. I made it green again because I don't like how the camo is turning out, maybe I will change it again later.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/paladin22.jpg

Nice model. There is definately a place for this one.

I have completed the model, now comes the hard part, the animation. Creating the model was surprisingly easy for me.

Well, here is the final model, tell me what you think!

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/paladinfinal.jpg

Good, I think it will look good in civ 3 size wit that camo :D

please hurry up and complete this unit it will give me a better reason to refrain from killing other civs until i can build this:)

I have started the animation, but it isn't coming out as smooth looking as I hoped, but I am still working on it.

That last preview pic looks awesome. It would definetly fit in along the other civ3 units. I'm looking forward to this :crazyeye:

What 3d program did you use to make this its a really good looking model

I really like that model. Can't wait to see the animation.

I've been wanting one of these for a long time. Have you any plans for any other units? A Crusader maybe? Meaning the new replacement for this paladin, not the medieval zealots.

Well, I haven't been able to really start animation yet. I had a major setback. I accidentally deleted the model. However, I've been working on the new model and I think I am finished and I think it looks a little better. Here it is:


http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/paladinfinal1.jpg

Oh, and Nemisis Rex, I really haven't thought too much about another unit yet. I am running low on saves for Rhino so I will probably have to learn a new 3D program. I was thinking of doing a Crusader, but it wouldn't have the resupply tank connected to it. Also, I was thinking about making a better Sherman tank then the one already in Civ3.



I have another problem now with my color palettes. I'm not exactly sure how to change my palettes right for Civ3. The only way I know how to do it would consist of me changing about 150-200 different colors and that would take forever. If anyone knows a simpler way, please help me.

Random Observer, I am using a program called Rhinoceros to make and render the model. Then I use Paint Shop Pro and FLICster to help with the animation.

Well, I finished the attack animation and I decided to post a preview of it. It's not the greatest, but this is my first attempt at a unit. Any errors in this preview, like slow downs and skipping part of the west animation, won't happen in the game, this preview is just something I quickly made in Animation Shop. So here is the preview, I hope you like it.

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads3/paladinattack.gif

I hope my first model turns out this good. :)

Looks great.
There is really a need for a Self-propelled Howitzer.
An impressing first unit.