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Steve · Post by **Steve** » 19 Aug 2011, 01:18

I think this isn't really a 'sketch' so it probably warrants its own thread

For those who checked outThis little thread you caught a glimpse of a strange looking pod. Well, two years on from making that 'Vulture' mech, I decided to have another go at something that goes *stomp-stomp*. So here it is

Here's the final thing as used in the game
http://www.mechwarrior3.org/wforum/file ... nd_138.jpg"

There's a serious jump in detail from one screenshot to another where I forgot to hit Printscreen...2 days worth of niggling away at it, sorry guys

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 19 Aug 2011, 01:19

Three more images of it so far

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 19 Aug 2011, 01:24

Very cool!

Hard edge modeling in Zbrush?

Never got the hang of it with Zbrush or 3DCoat.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 19 Aug 2011, 01:34

Not at all...this is still rusty old Truespace 6.6!

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 19 Aug 2011, 01:50

Steve wrote:Not at all...this is still rusty old Truespace 6.6!

Ah!

Still, excellent modeling - very clean.

froo · Post by **froo** » 19 Aug 2011, 02:11

Damn dude!
Very nice as always Steve.

bitkar · Post by **bitkar** » 19 Aug 2011, 08:13

this looks very good indeed.

Breech Block · Post by **Breech Block** » 19 Aug 2011, 15:33

Another model type that seems forever stuck on my "To Do" list. Sigh!

As always, impressive work, Steve. Even moreso having been crafted using tS's clunky tools.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 20 Aug 2011, 04:06

Thank you

I must be honest with you fellas though, I'm using no tools that aren't available in other 3D packages, so far I've only used Extrude, Bevel, add vertex, add edge, SDS for the cockpit and boolean subtract, when I have a moment I'll break down what I'm doing to create the shapes and details here

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 21 Aug 2011, 01:14

This is truly awesome modeling!
I keep realizing that TS is a superb modeling tool.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 21 Aug 2011, 15:33

Thanks peter =)

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 22 Aug 2011, 00:27

Here's some more updates

I'll get some closeups later, the entire arm joint rotates in the slot, and the gun part moves on a swash plate, where I've rigged the hydraulics to move as I rotate the swash plate

MikomDude · Post by **MikomDude** » 22 Aug 2011, 01:05

"view comment on DA"

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 22 Aug 2011, 01:17

"View reply to comment on DA"

MikomDude · Post by **MikomDude** » 22 Aug 2011, 01:22

Hehe, thanks for the watch

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 24 Aug 2011, 01:39

Not a problem

Up to over 50K in polys so far, so might as well not care about the details

Added the waist in. The upper torso can twist, shake side to side and up and down, legs can move in all directions and the hydraulics work

When I've modelled it all, I'll be adding pipes and cables to it, use SDS and then use MotionStudio to rig the entire mech together... Should get exciting

bitkar · Post by **bitkar** » 24 Aug 2011, 08:36

very good, i like the design. Good luck with the rigging :)

Breech Block · Post by **Breech Block** » 31 Aug 2011, 02:53

Can't wait to see this baby finished.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 31 Aug 2011, 10:14

Nobody panic
I'm alive

Barely
Been doing one of four things since last friday, Winching some gliders into the air, getting winched into the air, sleeping in either a tent on the side of what felt like a mountain shilst sharing a sleeping bag, and dodging arbitrary BBQs and cheap music so not much time to get back to this

Glad you liked what I did, because I certainly didn't, so I edited it, and went a little gung-ho with the details. These screenshots are unrendered, so as you'll find them in Truespace

And I'm typing this from a comfortable bed listening to whatever damn music I want to

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 01 Sep 2011, 14:54

The details you've added far exceed the reference image you posted earlier. Do you have sketches you're working from, or is this all spontaneous freehand? The latter would be astonishing.
Great work!

MikomDude · Post by **MikomDude** » 01 Sep 2011, 15:55

Very nice, this model is really starting to look complicated. I'm not much into mechs myself, I prefer wheels or hovercraft but this is starting to look pretty good!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 01 Sep 2011, 19:09

Peter wrote:The details you've added far exceed the reference image you posted earlier. Do you have sketches you're working from, or is this all spontaneous freehand? The latter would be astonishing.
Great work!

Afraid it's all spontaneous free hand Peter, I can't draw to save my life so I just tend to do things on the trot as I see them in Truespace

MikomDude wrote:Very nice, this model is really starting to look complicated. I'm not much into mechs myself, I prefer wheels or hovercraft but this is starting to look pretty good!

thanks,
I'll make sure to give you all a Wireframe next time round

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 23 Sep 2011, 18:54

Oh lord. I didn't just think I couldn't be bothered to log in to a forum to post some text for an entire month.

I've made some updates to this guy. Three seperate images, one from Deviantart, one made specially for you all, wireframes!

Emjoy

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 23 Sep 2011, 18:55

Haha oh god sorry, I didn't realise how hillariously gigantic that image was

Breech Block · Post by **Breech Block** » 23 Sep 2011, 21:27

Holy Crap, Batman! Awesome work Steve, just awesome. Thanks for the wires; and there was me thinking my meshs' were good.

bitkar · Post by **bitkar** » 26 Sep 2011, 08:22

yours are good too, its just about patience and time :)

steve made very detailed mesh - veeery good job, man!

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