Pod Racer
 

Hi Guys,

I wanted to do the Sandspeeder from this site, but a failed attempt at another rather ambitious project made me realize I should try to grasp the very basics of Maya before I ruin such a lovely project to the ground.

I chose the DT's introduction to Maya 2009 as my starting point, and they happen model, texture and rig a podracer in there.

This is my attempt :
http://www.nexus-alpha.com/TheForest...EngineBack.jpg

Higher resolutions and different angels after the click :
Engine Back Large
Engine Front Large
Engine Detail

I am not sure I am happy about the curve of the engine hull in the back, but overall this model gives me a "Wow, did I make that?" feeling. I am easily pleased, I know :)

Any comments on both the model and the way I posted this message would be greatly appreciated.

Greetings Dave.

I'm following the same tutorial.
I'm up to the hypershading part of it.
Looks good!

Little Update
 

Did some work on the cockpit :

http://www.nexus-alpha.com/TheForest...er/Cab4way.jpg

Detail after the click :
Detail of the Cockpit