It seems like kind of a wast to be re-making something we already have that looks fairly good. Still, I'm really appreciative of the help. I did know that we'd have to re-make it eventually, so I guess it's all for the best.
I am File'O'Soft, from the 7DS team... i have not remake the ship... but i cannot texture a model who have some error... do, i have correct the error, in the same time reduce the poly count ( why use hundred of poly for a flat surface ? )... with the amount of poly spare, i have add 4 flak gun and a radar... but the model look like the original ( bad symetrie and hull not like the "real" ship )...
Around 30% of the new texturing is made as today... it don't look like the real ship, it look better !!! main component look like the real ship ( by example the position of the 30 Archer missile pod, group of 5, one group back/low, two group front/up on both side )... pipe, vent, mech and other detail was added on the texture... for these curious who wish see a picture, simply take a look at the 7DS forum ( http://sri-corp.com/Forum/index.php?topic=1312.30 , second post, last picture )...
By the way, i have begin remaking the CSS... not that the model was bad but he is not fully in proportion with the real ship... texturing will be similar in quality that my texturing of the Covenant Assault Carrier... but more fast due to new tools and easy due to the numerous pictures who exist...
Be sure of one thing, once a model is between my hand, the final result is never a wast of time...