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Wow!  Didn't realize how long it's been since I've been here, until I was cleaning out my, "output" folder and found some old previews.
I'm still modeling, but as usual, life tends to get in the way.  Worked on a lot, since I was here last.  Still working on the, "Dreamboat", but it's taken kind of a back-burner as I research interior details.

I've gotten more involved with XPlane 12 flight simulator and have been building a lot of scenery models for that.

Anyway, I just thought I'd pop by and show some of what I've been working on.  I don't work in Anim8or much, anymore, but still use it, like a scratchpad, for quick preliminary designs, and the bulk of my 3D knowledge started here!

First is an early render of a theoretical design for a modern battleship I've been working on, with MHD propulsion, triple reactors, 4 quad railgun turrets, and all sorts of modern naval goodies for reference, it's about 200 feet longer than the Japanese battleship "Yamato".
Next is a to-scale model of a school classroom I did for a friend so they could figure out how to arrange their new classroom.
If you're a fan of anime, I have the God Phoenix from Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.
Then, we have a model I think I may have posted before; my take on the Ligeti Stratos home-built airplane that I plan to eventually make a flying model for XPlane.
Last but not least is a test shot of the Airchime airhorn I modeled for my yacht, to test material and lighting.  I was able to get detailed design drawings from the manufacturer, so it is 100% correct.

All I can say is "Holy crap that was awesome!!!"

If you want the best reference, without having to keep pausing the movies, check out your local toy store for a small Buzz Lightyear toy (should be less than $10).  In my opinion reference images never match up to a physical object, especially when trying to get a look from that tricky angle that the camera always seems to miss.  Even George Lucas still uses maquettes for the CG objects in Star Wars.

I think the blade looks good as is. It looks like a ceramic blade from Kyocera. Even the handle is the right shape, although it should be black, instead of woodgrain

Steve, any idea when you plan to release the next full version, instead of a preview or beta? I just noticed that the last full version on the download page is 95c, but the preview is up to 97d. 
So far, I haven't had any major issues with the previews and it's like Christmas day when a new preview comes out, I'm just trying to get a handle on your release strategy (or lack thereof  )

Antialiasing works on the 2D image, but it sounds like you want to antialias the 3D object.  based on that, I agree with almost cool about rendering

Kind of reminiscent of a ME-262...without the engines.   Is it original, or did you use a reference? If you need a cheap reference, pick up a good R/C model airplane mag like RC Modeller or a mag like "Wings". They usually have good 3-views and the R/C mags also have "blueprints" for featured aircraft which give a good example of how an airfoil is shaped dihedral, etc.

Not too bad for a first time, especially with textures and everything.  Most first timers don't texture.  One question though, did you intend the ship to be larger than the planets?