@ julz: comparing with the first shots i posted, has it improved or rather not?

yes, it has improved a little but i can't see much difference. i'm comparing it with your earliest in-engine shots because it is difficult to compare with renders.

personally, i'd try darker windows with environment mapping.

my previous post was kinda short coz i was abouta go out -- sorry bout that.

this is a little short too coz i'm short on time now.

julz

the windows are already enviroment mapped - but yes, making them darker is a good suggestion. thanks.
shots will follow.

Looks great, I noticed though it seems like you didnt spend to much time on the front of the craft. Fix up the texture in the front and I think it would look damn near perfect. maybe add some more details all around.

Well the texture on the nose and several other spots is a little general, like it's just pasted on it, not like it's a part of the ship. So if you want to improve it, I think that will do alot already.

Nevertheless I think the model is great!