3D modelling

[AJ_Prime]

This isn't necessarily transformers related, however in a way it could be.

In the last few months I've started teaching myself how to do 3D modelling just using youtube tutorials and playing around. I've done a couple of other simple models, however this is my first real attempt at something half way decent.

In the interests of keeping things transformers related, I've commenced modelling Bayverse Bumblebee and thought I'd share my progress so far:

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/20130528_Camaro_progress2_zpsd3d35e36.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/20130528_Camaro_progress2_zpsd3d35e36.jpg.html)

[lancalot]

That good man....what program your using?...
Hey can you start doing transformers heads?...:D well i need one...ahahaha
you know you can load this up into shapeway and the can print it out and people can order it on there and you get a percentage ... the only thing is the postage to Aus is very expensive...

That great stuff.....

[doublespy]

Very impressive! Can't wait to see the finished model! I'm also curious about what program you are using.

[AJ_Prime]

I'm using 3DS Max Design. It's funny you mention making transformers parts and Shapeways, that's where I would like to head. Even designing a whole transformer would be cool. I reckon I could do a head. Give me some sketches and I will try to do one for you. It will be an interesting project. Especially in relation to scale and making working ball joints.

[lancalot]

can you try to do in the line of this for the head....
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dxxw9dDakkg/TkjFdB21fwI/AAAAAAAABns/5jPFVBZPM7Q/s1600/m%2540u_slipstream_900.jpg
it slipstream.....ill actually sculptor the head in clay but im not that good with clay..:rolleyes: And she one of my big custom that i want to get right... Scale with masterpiece seeker starscream...

[Iriorne]

Looks great. :)

I spent an evening trying to make a replica G1/2 Predator missile in SketchUp with a view to 3D printing via Shapeways, but got frustrated at the limited controls and gave up in favour of moulding and resin casting. I'll get around to it at some point. :rolleyes:

[AJ_Prime]

can you try to do in the line of this for the head....
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dxxw9dDakkg/TkjFdB21fwI/AAAAAAAABns/5jPFVBZPM7Q/s1600/m%2540u_slipstream_900.jpg
it slipstream.....ill actually sculptor the head in clay but im not that good with clay..:rolleyes: And she one of my big custom that i want to get right... Scale with masterpiece seeker starscream...

Hmmm, I can have a go at that for you if you like. I'll post it when I'm done. Might have to give me a while though, I only get a couple of hours each week to do these things.

[lancalot]

Hmmm, I can have a go at that for you if you like. I'll post it when I'm done. Might have to give me a while though, I only get a couple of hours each week to do these things.

That be cool man...thanks ...just take all the time you need man.... good art takes time :)

[Hursticon]

Clearly you are a multi-talented bloke AJ, for a shell that's amazingly accurate what you've got already! :)

[i_amtrunks]

Very nice modelling there, your texturing is top notch as well.

[AJ_Prime]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys, really appreciate it. I will definitely share once I've made more noticeable progress. I've now started working on the back end of the car, hopefully the shell will be finished soon and I can start working on the wheels, headlights/tail lights and other detail.

There's still so much about the software I don't know, so many tools and options. Need to play around with the materials and scene setups more to get a more realistic looking model happening.

I'll keep you posted. Lancalot, I haven't forgotten about you. If I get a chance this weekend I will try to make a start on the head sculpt.

[AJ_Prime]

I got a bit of time finally tonight to start on the Slipstream head sculpt, here is what I've done so far:

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/progress1_zpsfa7abc8f.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/progress1_zpsfa7abc8f.jpg.html)

I'll keep you updated. I've put the Camaro on hold until this is done.

[lancalot]

cool stuff man..... cant wait

[UltraMarginal]

AJ_Prime,
your work is looking great,
just a caution though, if you are going to manufacture through shapeways or a similar business, make sure you confirm their minimum thicknesses and material tolerances/properties before you go too far down the design path.

if you send them an STL file and it doesn't meet their requirements they will refuse to print it and sometimes going back into your model to change just a few dimensions can be a very laborious task due to flow on effects.

having said that, I can't wait to see your progress and finalised work. :cool:

[AJ_Prime]

Thanks Ultramarginal, I hadn't considered that. Appreciate the advice.

I'll start with the outer layer first to get the shape right then work on extruding it inwards at the optimal thickness.