Weapon Model - Bow

creamsoda

Nice to meet you all, this is my first ever post here! Working my way up to become a vertex!

Currently working on a weapon concept to put in my portfolio - a bow with fantasy rpg/adventure game type in mind. I'd like to get come opinions from you guys.

Done in Max. 782 tris.




Threw in a reflection map just for kick:



Next I will work on arrow pouch and shield with similar style to make a complete set.

-cream

StJoris

Doesn't show the pictures in here:(

Zephir62

Yeah, pictures aren't working for me either. Might want to fix that.

creamsoda

Pic links fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

cholden

Cute, clean.

The hard corners of the trim doesn't match the smooth curves of the patterns and silhouette. You should round them off. To show continuous style throughout.

It's not really strong enough on it's own for a portfolio piece. Maybe with a character or as a prop in a scene. When thinking of portfolio pieces, think project (2week to a month) not prop (hour or two).

creamsoda

I agree, cholden, it's not strong enough on it's own, I'll be working on more props, may be a series of weapons, and put them in some kind of room/environment to showcase them.

And thanks for the rounding the hard corners suggestion. I'll try different variations.

snap.crackle.pop

Yes, its not really something to show up just yet, i mean "shoes, click here" kinda.

Make something more complete and comeback in a while, well done but your really not at cgtalk in the WIP section here.

creamsoda

Here's a little update on the bow that I've been working on forEVER! I'm learning I'm learning....

Psionic

I do like the newer details but the problem is it makes it look stoney and brittle whereas a bow needs to flex without snapping (maybe make the bump/normalmap a little subtler?) Good stuff tho!!

conte

cool bow!

creamsoda

Thanks guys!

So, I toned down the normal map and brightened the spec map, hopefully it looks look more like metal and less stony.



Here's one of the references I used.

EarthQuake

With your next model i think you'de benefit a lot from modeling a highres model first, and using that to use as a base for your normals. You wouldnt have to model in the fine ornamental detail or anything, but the base shape and things like the trim would look much nicer.

Zephir62

I like the design and all, but it completely misses when it comes to practicality.