very minor update, adding the other end of the bow in as well as adding some reference pics to compare how off I am. Ignore the bottom right edge on the last one as I'm still shaping it

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/bow1c.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/bow2a.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/bow2b.jpg

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Looks like a good start

I like the cello idea also..

peace,

mayafreak3

great. i cant wait to see more:attn:

cheers mayafreak and angalid

minor update tonight, started on the head of the cello as I was itching to see how to do the swirly effect.
still lots to shape but I've taken some quick photo shots to show the detail I'll be trying to achieve.

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head1a.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head1aa.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head1b.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head1bb.jpg

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Nice modelling. Its really taking shape Can't wait to see more.

Cheers
Paul

Very intresting modeling technique for the Cello. The project is really taking shape.

cheers
tons more to do yet

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Managed to snap a bit of time to do a bit more. Can't wait to have a weekend to actually spend a fair bit of time on this (not for a few weekends though).
Anyways, the bow just needs a bit more detail adding and then joining up. Here's a quick grab to show the bend it has (not tightened up to play with).
Also I've started adding detail to the head (smoothed version showing) and started on the basic shape of the body.

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/bow3a.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head2a.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/head2b.jpg
https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/body1a.jpg

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This is looking really good so far. No crits from me

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Liter is French for 'Gimme some ****ing cola before I break vous ****ing lips!"

I can't see the pictures?

probably my host which can be up and down a bit

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slow progress on this baby, maybe I'll get some proper time around xmas... damn those busy weekends

wire of body and blocked in neck, smoothed in the lower image to see if its shaping up ok:


https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/body2a.jpg

https://www.flash-fx.net/3D/images/cello/body2b.jpg

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Good progress so far! I especially like the wire and how you did the top part of the cello. All flows in together.

thanks R4s1n
the middle section bumps up far more than what I thought so it will need some more lines adding/tweaking.

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You have really captured the essence of the real thing t1ck35. Such an ellegant instrument. Cant wait to see it textured!