My 3D Mech Works

[Psyke]

I'm not prepared to go through thick books just to do some simple modelling, that's why I chose 4D over StudioMax because I read that it is easier. Time is a luxury these days....

[darkshadow]

I never read a single book...max is really easy, you can learn how to make simple models in a few hours, even minutes if you catch on quick.
Plus max is loaded with tutorials for if you need them.

[Psyke]

Really? Sounds good. I'll give it a try and tell ya how it turns out. Thanks for the advice. Hopefully I can be as good as Illrenmazou.

[Inazuma]

Box Modeling Psyke, Box modeling, you basically think of what you want, break it down into basic simple elements then put them back together There you go, you have a spaceship or a car.

[Illrenmazou]

I'll try 3DStudio max after I upgrade my rig, which I think would be next year.
*Kicks my 1.6ghz PC*

[Psyke]

I just installed 3D Studio Max, and have a good feel of the interface. Still starting out with the really basic stuff though. Any tips from the pros here would be very much appreciated. I'm thinking of starting small, but all those stuff from Illrenmazou really makes me wanna start with a Gundam...

[Assertn]

If I recall, 3d studio comes with a series of basic tutorials to get you started.
...depends on whether you downloaded the smaller or larger version

Also...i highly recommend the 3ds max video tutorials on 3dbuzz.com
Don't skip the preliminary UI overview videos. There are lots of small tools that are easy to overlook in the UI, but add a LOT to your workflow if you know how to use them.

[darkshadow]

St33v speaks the truth, before you start to actually build something, try to learn what most of the UI does.

[Psyke]

I've already looked through the basic set of tutorials, but I think there's another move advanced set some where. Will also try to look up 3dbuzz.com when I can. Thanks!

[AnimePunk]

Holy cow!
That is some god damn skills buddy. Man I wish i had the practice time and skills. can you do characters besides mecha not trying to be rude or anything.

[Illrenmazou]

Sadly no. Making organic/irregular shaped objects in SketchUp is a pain. Unless I pick up a better program like 3D Studio Max, I'll just stick on making mechas.

Someone from Mechatalk asked me if I can translate his Franken Gundam art into 3D:

Here's the progress so far:
Front-Left
Back-Right
Front
Left
Back

[Psyke]

Looking sweet!! Do show us the completed model once you're done!

[darkshadow]

i really like the front view, the head has an awesome design

[Illrenmazou]

Thanks! But I shouldn't take credit for the design.
@Psyke: Will do.

[Illrenmazou]

Edit: removed the broken links from xs.to

[Psyke]

Really nice! I've finally found enough time to restart what I started learning on 3ds Max. Still only just figuring the basic stuff, but hopefully I can start doing what you're doing soon.

[Illrenmazou]

EDIT: removed the broken links from xs.to

[darkshadow]

good stuff, really STOP using sketchup >_<, you have a lot of talent thats essentially being wasted atm.

[Illrenmazou]

It's been a while. I have finished the Daeg Hagal more than a month ago, sorry for not posting this earlier:


And here's an RX-78-2 model, my entry for the SketchUp Challenge #68


Usually, it takes me 2-4 months to create a decent model, sometimes even more. But the challenge has a time constrain of 3 weeks so I must pick a simple MS design. The Alex (War in the Pocket) and Ground type Gundam (8th MS Team) crossed my mind but since 2009 is the franchise' 30th anniversary, I think the RX-78-2 is the most fitting choice.

[darkshadow]

I'm not going to say it again, move on to a different modeling package, you've got talent, and I really like your own designs but for the past updates I really haven't seen you improve that much.
And I blame Sketchup for that.

Anyway nice job on the rx-78