Jorran Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 I had some time between projects recently and felt like I needed to tackle something that challenged my 3D skills, as far as replicating small details in models (as opposed to bump or normal mapping everything). So, as is often the case, I fell back to Star Wars for my inspiration. I found a great site for reference (Modeler Magic) and started working on a TIE Fighter. I thought the members of this particular fine establishment would appreciate the subject matter. Here's a render journey: The first step was to get the basic geometry in place. Then it was on to roughing out the iconic cockpit front... ...and adding the extra details and cannons to get closer to the final look. Then I added all the little widgets to the wings. This part took the most time out of the entire project. It's unreal how many little pieces they crammed into the small area at the center of the solar arrays. Both panels complete... ...and an initial texturing pass done. Finally, a closeup to show some of the smaller details, plus the "fabric" texture on the solar arrays. Enjoy! Quote
Jorran Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) Here are a few shots of the back, showing the same process as above. For those who care about such things, this was done in 3DS Max Design 2009 and rendered with mental ray. Edited July 21, 2011 by Jorran Quote
TrooperVenger Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Whoa! That's brilliant. I tried my hand at 3D modeling once in 3DS max. After an hour of just looking at windows and boxes and stuff and saying "Errr..uhh..umm..err..." over and over I decided to forget it. Quote
Tray[TK] Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 bada$$ dude. Makes me want to pull out my PC and play with MAYA some more. Quote
TK_LEPER Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Looking good man! What program do you work in? I use C4D. Jess Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Absolutely brilliant!! Can you imagine getting these 3D printed Quote
TK_LEPER Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Michael, have you been to this guys website? Quote
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Holy christ, that's insane! Quote
Jorran Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone. My goal, if I somehow find the time, is to also make an X-Wing, Vader's TIE, and Y-Wing, and do some recreations of the Battle of Yavin. Michael, have you been to this guys website? No, I hadn't. Wow, he's doing some incredible work! Edited July 21, 2011 by Jorran Quote
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted July 21, 2011 Report Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks everyone. My goal, if I somehow find the time, is to also make an X-Wing, Vader's TIE, and Y-Wing, and do some recreations of the Battle of Yavin. Delusions of grandeur! Quote
Jorran Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Posted July 22, 2011 Looking good man! What program do you work in? I use C4D. Jess Sorry, I missed this earlier. I work in 3DS Max, though I went to school and got trained in Maya. Quote
ZeroRoom[TK] Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 Absolutely Amazing! Time t ring ILM and say 'Employ Me!' Quote
R2-E2 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) That's amazing! I only use Max for animating. I've only done a little modeling in there and it wasn't easy so mad props. I usually do solid modeling in solid works/inventor/proE etc. I'm actually working at Autodesk right now developing technical animation tutorials (robots, factories, etc.) Good stuff thanks for sharing! Edited July 22, 2011 by R2-E2 Quote
Marqu Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 Very impressive. What´s up with a tie defender? (if you had more time to spend) Quote
NoVATie[Admin] Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 Wow, awesome work and great details Quote
TKCaleb Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 that looks great man! What software are you using? I do most of my work in 3ds max, but I am now learning how to use Maya which I LOVE with a passion. Quote
TKDUEUNO Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 I want back "X-Wing VS Tie-Fighter" with this level of detail! Quote
Jorran Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Posted July 24, 2011 Caleb, this is done using 3DS Max. I went to school and learned Maya, then work made me transition to Max. They're both awesome programs and now that Autodesk owns them both, they keep getting more and more similar to each other. Pablo, I completely agree! I love that old game. X-Wing Alliance is still one of my favorite games of all time. Quote
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