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22-05-2005
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SEEKING MR MT MCKINLEY'S ATTENTION!!!!
Hello SIr, am Gautam from india. Here is the following model i have almost finished working on (some very less tweakings still left). And am including this in my demo reel.
Being ur sincere admirer and honest follower of all ur video's, i want u to comment on this model as to where it needs improvements or lacks any plus points.
Would be really glad to hear ur comments. And once u have replied back, i want to ask about a very unusual problem in this model (which am unable to solve from the begining).
But first, am waiting for ur comments.
Best wishes to everyone here at SM,
Gautam.
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EDIT: - btw, what is the problem you can't solve. We might be able to help.
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an honest and sincere review of your work:
For a start you should post this in the WIP section, that's what it's for.
as for the model it's basic at best. The modelling needs serious work. You have the basic shape down but as ckyuk said some of the model has zero thickness whatsoever, there's no greebles or anything like that that really help "sell" the model. What reference did you use? What i would suggest is using a LOT more reference before you even begin so that you get better results. Are you going for games or film work with this?
The texture maps on the model are pretty basic too, no details just repeated textures and lareg areas where there is no texture (e.g. the rectangular boxes on the wings). The circular insignias also look very blurry what res texture is on there? Also metal will only look like metal if it reflects it's environment, get some reflections in there!!
The light glows look very fake too, probably because they are not illuminating the wing metal that they are next to. i suggest dumping them as they are very distracting.
All in all probably not demo reel material just yet
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While I'm flattered that you seem to find my opinion important, it's no more important than everyone else's!I think the comments that have been given so far are very valid.
The craft seems out of proportion, although I admit to not being an expert in the field of aircraft. Did you use reference? I would highly recomend doing so.
I'd say its a good start, and with a bit more work, can be very nice. Don't forget render quality, lighting, and shaders can be just as important as modeling!
Good luck.
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Alan, need to ask somethings...
Now coming to the question. I want to know how exactly i can add "roundness" to the edges (which look sharp as the wing edges and the flaps). Am attaching a pic so that it would be more clear of what i want to ask...
In 3d studio max, we have something called "Chamfer Box" which has round edges. Am also aware of the bevel tool in maya, and i have tried using it to smooth it, but its tough as the other geometry also gets disturbed.
So please tell me a simple way to smooth the edges and i will try to correct most of the gemoetrical faults.
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