Newbie attempting to model a Supra
 

Hi guys,

Im an absolute newbie when it comes to modelling anything. So I decided to get off my ass and try to make a car which inspires me.
So I chose a Toyota Supra.

Looking at THIS tutorial, which is meant for LW. I tried to duplicate it in Maya.

So here I am with my curves sorta looking like a Supra but no idea how to proceed with creating the panels.

Can somebody point me in the right direction?

i am a between a Noobie and an expert maya user.... but still modelling a car... phew... thats one of the hardest things... learn nurbs and curves then go for car modelling... i myself cant model a car properly

hmmm well, just dive in and see how far it takes you. I guess you are bound to be learning something.

And you got the forums to ask for advice along the way. I could advice you but I don't know where to start. So just post those questions.

And hitting F1 to go through the manual may solve some of your questions.

Good luck PureFire !
May the Force and the will be with you

Well Ive been giving it an honest effort, reading quite a bit and have managed to make a bonnet which you can view HERE.

I have used the biral 2 tool but found that if I use "rebuild curves" and then use biral 2, to get a smoother more even surface the biral surface wont appear. The function works but I dont see a surface.

Is this common or is there something Im not doing?

Been plugging away and although very rough, I think Im getting close to knowing what to do to model the basics of a car.:banghead:

http://www.netspace.net.au/~purefire...supra-WIP7.jpg

Looking good so far, PF. Keep at it!

looooks really good... do the same for the rest... and you are OK!!!!, damn.. iam impressed for a noobie!!!