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Old 15-03-2004, 12:23 AM   #1
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Default first model - car

was gonna run the tutorial off newtek but thought id try it without the aid of a tutorial.

this is my first model that resembles a real item and has taken me over 20 houres so far.
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Old 15-03-2004, 02:31 AM   #2
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Overall it looks nice. Would you post a wire please?
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Old 15-03-2004, 05:54 AM   #3
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Looks good. Can't see any obvious faults in the image, although the darkness of the surfacing could be hiding any artifacts.

Keep it going...
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Old 15-03-2004, 09:12 AM   #4
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will post a wire when i get home...8 hours or so
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Old 15-03-2004, 07:48 PM   #5
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Default wire of car

as requested, not full wireframe but close, the wire frame is a little confusing, but i now have to build it in full wireframe view.
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Old 15-03-2004, 08:51 PM   #6
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not bad for a first item dude!!! keep it up, and aks any question as mark loves questions
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Old 15-03-2004, 09:31 PM   #7
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Originally posted by Kevin
... as mark loves questions
Yeah, but only when I have an answer :p
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Old 17-03-2004, 10:34 PM   #8
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did simple reflection test...too strong and wont be attempting this again till i have finished the entire external car, including wheels.
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Old 26-03-2004, 12:05 AM   #9
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well i got the wheels done, i only get about 2 hours a day to work on this so the progress is slow:-
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Old 28-03-2004, 06:02 PM   #10
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Default doors and internals

this thread is getting too long ill make a quick web page up and stop with the posting already.

i have a question though.....

im a little concerned at how many polys this is in a basic state (3697 poly) how many would you think i should limit it at if at all?
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Old 28-03-2004, 07:18 PM   #11
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My Mclaren is 9000ish at mo

Go try the tute out its awesome
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Old 28-03-2004, 10:22 PM   #12
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It all really depends on what you're going for. If you want realtime game like models then you're probably looking at 1500 - 5000 polys.

For Photoreal, then you're looking at as many as your machine can handle....
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Old 29-03-2004, 11:21 PM   #13
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Default update, oppinions, todo list

thx for info, it appearss my new pc can handle lw well, tg for that

oh and im actualy gonna risk asking for some advice on making this look a little more real

points i have to do yet:

1) put a rim around windows either black rubber or same as alloy disks.
2) add a logo to middle of grill
3) add small bull guard type protedtion to grill
4) add a logo to the alloy disks
5) re implement petrol cap
6) lights need colouring and bulbs adding
7) dash board and interior seats
8) external mirrors
9) internal mirror
10) underneath body work
11) and finally...fluffy dice
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Old 30-03-2004, 12:19 AM   #14
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Comeing along very nicely.
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Old 30-03-2004, 02:34 AM   #15
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that last render kicks ass
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