Ways of Approaching First Mech

David Wakelin

Hi guys,

Stuck at the moment, - i've not really done any hard surface stuff; but Unis gave us a task of modelling another students concept;

I've literally just started but i'm at a loss here - i've broke it down into segments to focus on, and seeing as the majority is mirrored its not too big of a project but i just cant think of the best way to model it

Concept:



Progress:
(Leg)



Im using maya; If anyone could please help with the best approach to hard surface in general; and then maybe how they would tackle this concept - i would GREATLY appreciate it.

Cheers

Sage

use primitives to block out the entire mesh. boxes cylinders, get the proportions right. then refine. you can use the block out as a starting point or just replace that section as needed. don't stick to just one way of doing things, it silly and an easy trap to fall into.

David Wakelin

Cheers guys

If theres anything else that anyone could add I'd appreciate it!

Scruples

I would break the mesh up a bit more, toe, heel, lower leg, upper leg, hydraulic thing, to be modeled as separate objects.