Techniques on certain object

SaboR1996

How would i do something like this?



I've tried splines, basic modelling, tried to use FFD modifiers. and nothing

I really want to learn this technique to make things like weaponry and such
Also, would be good to learn to make accessories using the same techniques (like leather belts and such)

Any help from a fellow 3D modeler would be great, I'm sort of learning 3D because of my college course and its what i'm interested in and would love to learn the best techniques of making game ready models

P.S that is not my design, it was just the best picture i found for what i am trying to achieve.

trebor777

You're in the wrong section dude.
Personnally I'd use a path deform with a spline.

Or
I'd place it by hand using a straight mesh that'd deform in Zbrush using the Move/Rotate tool.

SaboR1996

I'm sort of new to polycount forums and where to post things, still trying to find my way around.

c22dunbar

You can use retopology tools and place polygon stripes on top of the handle mesh then use extrude to get some thickness.

What do You use for modelling?

SaboR1996

I use 3D studio max for my modelling, and ZBrush for sculpting

travisdreams

since you're using zbrush for sculpting, i would use the same technique that @c22dunbar mentioned.

Append a zsphere, edit topology, and make the topology for the handle necessary. You dont even need to extrude since there's a thickness option in the topology tab. Then when you get the desired result make it an adaptive skin and your good

csprance

Mask out the shape you want on your handle and then use mesh extract to give it thickness.

SaboR1996

I cant see a topology brush in my zbrush list, help?

ysalex

I whipped up a quick image tutorial. Doing this is super easy. There are a ton of ways to do it, but this is how I'd approach it.

Also, to get to the topology menu you have to first create a zsphere, then go to 'rigging' and append the piece you want to topologize. Then hit 'edit topology'.

SaboR1996

Im still sort of confused, my workflow with zbrush isnt that great, and for some reason, topology doesnt seem to work for me, it just screws up my viewport and doesnt work, at all