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Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 10 Dec 2009, 00:58

The "Idea"
I envisioned futuristic Preppies in a bike race.
Using the High Society Etiquette Handbook as my guide
no grease, gears, chains, unpleasant colors (like brown) or odors shall
be allowed. For personal social situations,
for example two contestants bumping into one another,
a Hankie is required between contacting members.
A polite social utterance like "darn you Bobby" should be avoided.

Let the Pleasantries begin!

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 10 Dec 2009, 01:09

On Model side I selected the "Cylinder primitive".
Adjusted the shape using the "edit widget" into a tapered cup.
Utilized the "Radial Array" tool to create a floret.

(Merci Marcel for mentioning this feature the other day)

Switched to workSpace to use "Mesh Simplifier"

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 10 Dec 2009, 01:17

In workSpace using simple primitives I assembled the
Futuristic "Pretty Wheel".

I'll explode the individual parts for your viewing pleasure.

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 10 Dec 2009, 05:22

wow, very nice effect the cone wheel, haven't tried that radial array before, should have a look at it ;)

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 11 Dec 2009, 02:32

Thanks theuns.

My next step is to create a cozy environment for the Preppy
Contestant. I envision a sleek skinned cabin with all the luxuries.

The tools used are listed and an arrow points to where they were applied during
construction.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 11 Dec 2009, 02:38

The two models are now together and scaled. An interior is needed next.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 11 Dec 2009, 04:05

Looks expensive.

Good info. about how you are making this.

tahnoak · Post by **tahnoak** » 11 Dec 2009, 09:32

very nice effect on the wheels and overall look. I assume the glass portion raises up and that's how they get in or are you going to put a hatch in the back and make them climb in through the "ass" end

I think the preppie nation would be proud to cruise up and down the strip with their izod shirt collars raised and their sweaters tied around their shoulders!

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 11 Dec 2009, 12:50

Thank you Finis and Tahnoak.
Yes the sweater tied around the shoulders sounds like a fine idea!
I picture an apparatus that drops the vehicle onto the rider so entry and exit doesn't mess up their hair! A preppy doesn't craw up the ass of anything!!!

Insider scoop:
In every project I work on my intention is to do something different from the
norm. The creative process is just as important to me as the actual work.
An "Original" work is hard to do today since there are so many people doing the same thing.
If my work always feels "odd" or "different" to you then I have achieved my goal. We are inventors
in the 3D Art world. We have been given the tools....(of course SOME of us PAID for them, cough cough)

...
now go out there and create YOUR world.

Karthogen · Post by **Karthogen** » 11 Dec 2009, 19:14

Intersting concept.

For the PReppy health concious generation, I would expect thwm to have someone pedling for them, and have them do something completely pointless for excersize.

At least here... We have people jump in the car Drive 1 mile to the gym so they can walk 2 miles on a treadmill.... Hmmmm.... what if they just walked to and from the Gym.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 12 Dec 2009, 22:10

Good points Karthogen.

After adjustment to the proportions I then used the SoftPaint Twist tool on the
trim.

A brochure featuring the new Mercedes Bentover No-Class Series.

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 13 Dec 2009, 17:54

very nice design Steinie :)

Where do you get the "SoftPaint Twist tool"? Is that on the workspace side?

LeonRegis · Post by **LeonRegis** » 13 Dec 2009, 18:21

Finally someone can have a Mercedes bike!

Amazing work, congratulations!

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 14 Dec 2009, 12:27

Yes it is the SUV of bicycles!!!

Now I need to get this bike into a Race...

Yes Theuns the tool is one of the selections in Soft Paint.
I had not used it before this Challenge but wanted to try it out.

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 14 Dec 2009, 12:56

Would love to take a ride in a 'luxury' SUV bike like that :)

I did a search in the trueSpace Icon Helper section but couldn't find soft paint, can you point me in the right direction to find it?

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 14 Dec 2009, 20:12

Sorry theuns I should have mentioned that SoftPaint is a workSpace tool.
One of my favorite tools when handled carefully.

Breech Block · Post by **Breech Block** » 14 Dec 2009, 21:51

Great work, Steinie and creative use of tS's lesser used tools. A real eye opener. Thanks for sharing.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 16 Dec 2009, 03:39

Thanks Breech! All the while I created this scene
I kept thinking of Bond, James Bond....

I used "Shiney Metals" a D3D Material on the Lexus SUV
for that ShowRoom Shine. There are lots of settings for this
Material and you can spend all night with just this one.

tahnoak · Post by **tahnoak** » 16 Dec 2009, 11:39

Great stuff Steinie..

Thanks for sharing the tips on the WS side. Someday I will mosey on over across the tracks and start investigating that side a little more.

theuns · Post by **theuns** » 16 Dec 2009, 13:13

looks good Steinie :)

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 16 Dec 2009, 13:48

The finale render for the MMC "Futuristic Bicycle Race"
do ... &mode=view"

Thanks for following along. I also want to thank all the other entries for taking
time out of their schedules to enter a MMC Challenge. Along the way we can
all learn new tools, strengthen our talents, pickup techniques and share our results.
It was Fun!

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 16 Dec 2009, 15:44

Looking super steinie ,they look warmer than
mine .Good luck .

tahnoak · Post by **tahnoak** » 21 Dec 2009, 11:55

Great job Steinie. I really enjoy watching your work progress. You definitely put a unique touch on all your projects which identify it as being a "Steinie".

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