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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

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# 1 03-04-2005 , 08:58 PM

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concept drawing for robot designed to break down enemy defenses like fences, doors, etc.

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# 2 03-04-2005 , 09:01 PM

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Nice concept, only one thing though. Do you think that the robot would be able to balance itself with only two claws on each leg?

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# 3 03-04-2005 , 09:18 PM

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i like your concept!! very neat.

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# 4 04-04-2005 , 12:19 AM

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very creative...

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# 5 04-04-2005 , 09:24 AM

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a little progress...

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# 6 04-04-2005 , 11:12 AM

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Very nice dude, quite an original idea for a function. I like the first work you've done too.
Yeah as said above, maybe more claws per 'leg' is better.

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# 7 04-04-2005 , 02:21 PM

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Cool concept. user added image

I personally like the legs in the renderering without the claws better than the concept drawing.

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# 8 04-04-2005 , 02:43 PM

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looking cool! :tup:

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# 9 04-04-2005 , 03:02 PM

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Cool concept and the model is coming along quite well.

I don't think the number of claws is an issue, it's the number of legs that count when it comes to balance...

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# 10 04-04-2005 , 08:05 PM

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nice work! keep at it

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# 11 05-04-2005 , 01:27 AM

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nice colors.

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# 12 05-04-2005 , 07:00 AM

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I am done modeling and will add the rest of the detail with textures and bump maps. Thanks for the comments everyone...

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# 13 05-04-2005 , 08:54 AM

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Cool. Very deft modeling modeling too. My only concern would be getting a triped to walk without either defying gravity or having it stagger. I've seen three legged dogs before so I know its possible, but it doesn't seem practical.

I agree on the colors. They work well, but I would tone down the green myself to more of a military olive drab. But that's just me.

Look forward to seeing this done, which at the pace you're on should be yesterday. user added image

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