Introduction
A Blender set-up which allows you to dynamically create interesting looking objects like Sci-Fi ships and parts.
This automates the process of extruding and manipulating objects.
Features
- Create a wide range of objects based on seed values: It takes at least 10-15 seconds for the add-on to recalculate with the default set-up.
- Dynamically change parameters and the objects will automatically update.
- Creates objects that can be further edited and combined in Blender.
- Access to the full functionality of all the supporting add-ons at a discount. Animation Nodes can be downloaded separately.
- Packaged in an easily configurable way.
- An editable lattice deformation cage is created and attached for further shape changes.
- The default material can be changed to suit your needs.
Inspired by the online Shapewright generator: https://ship.shapewright.com/
Pre-requisites and requirements
This uses the freely available Animation Nodes by Jacques Lucke and uses my other add-ons:
Please note you will need all of the above add-ons for Shipwright to work. Shipwright will come with all these add-ons as standard other than Animation Nodes which can be downloaded here.
Already have the add-ons? If you have already supported me by purchasing these, see the pricing options to get the core set-up without certain add-ons already bundled.  Please check you select the right option, as the set-up will not work without the required add-ons.
I recommend you are familiar with the concept of Animation Nodes and the other add-ons before purchasing. If you have any questions before purchasing, contact me via the ‘Contact Creator’ button on my main Blender Market page.
Updates
Version 0.0.8
- Performance Improvements:Â Based on some work in Houdini, a setting has been introduced to control where faces have the Plating Generator effect added:Â This will only select faces with an area above a specified value. Â Adding plates to too small a face was causing performance issues and harming topology.
- Texture improvements: I have added some improvements to the default texture to add better specular effects:
This will only select faces with an area above a specified value. Â Adding plates to too small a face was causing performance issues and harming topology.
