Newbie attempting to model a Supra

# 1 07-02-2003 , 01:18 PM

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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?

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# 2 07-02-2003 , 02:19 PM

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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

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# 3 07-02-2003 , 03:43 PM

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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.

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# 4 07-02-2003 , 05:02 PM

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

Today man, tomorrow bird...i already have the plumage

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# 5 09-02-2003 , 12:04 AM

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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?

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