The model is very well done, if I were to try an optimize some polys, I might save 10, which is excellent. Some in SOA I saved over 50%.

You should join me here https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/438121

I made a Karan_Sjet log in so I could either pass this mod on or have others add to the op pages. I like to keep the OP short and quick jumps to info. I have a pile of models ready as well and just wanted to get the assets out there to share with others. Now I am just getting all the races added into all 4 versions, along with planets and bonuses, music is done, voices for 1 race are done using real military fighter chatter.

I dont think I have the time to take on another full mod, at least until SOA is complete. Tons of work yet for me there as well.

I will get a shield for you and add some running lights today.

You know, I never really paid that much attention to that. To me, it looks almost the same as it does in the XSI render window.

I'm sure modelling is not your only modding knowledge, even if it is, I would love to use your models. But for now, all the races are just copies. 2 copies of tec, 2 psi, and 2 vasari with renamed ship and structure entities to attach the models.

EDIT: Get Teamviewer and I will send you my code and you can add your hard edges working my desktop

EDIT 2: Ship and Shield meshes done. I PMed you the link. 

That is personal choice, I would easily leave that choice to the skinner. Maybe do one ship in both and make a post asking others, do a poll.

I actually like the HW colour scheme. This one is next in game.
This is a render in XSI when I learned to add lighting to the scene. The windows is the -da but the running lights, emblem, engines and hangars are all added lights.

For the HW mod, I am actually starting with org, keeping texts of changes that get ported up. Want all versions as close as possible, at least till all assets are in.

I am still contemplating adding hard edges and testing, it will add more kb to each model though.

EDIT:
Got this beast in-game yesterday if you want it.

HIIG_Frigate_Transport_Bishop 

The objs are actually just the way the model is exported. It makes a cluster from every UV section which is bad (like seems in sewing). I weld all the points till there is no more blue lines (double edges) save the open unseen area that's inside the model. This is the only way to get a proper tangent map without days of work, and it saves loads of memory space.

SoaSE planet mesh import large.
Looks like crap until you weld the seems on the UV import 

No, but it give a real good idea of where to add white to the -da light channel. I mostly wanted for web page and shrink down for in-game buttons.

 
another XSI render