WIP : : Heli_Airship_critiques needed

SirSpangles

I am re-posting this, recently found out how to properly post images...

This is my concept I did a few months back, I've decided to do a scene based around it, starting with a rough low poly model that I am going to later model to high poly when the environment is near completion.








http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac337/troy_gardner1/back_zps0cec6690.jpg



This is roughly my third hard surface model I'm still comin along with it. I will post the finished model soon....critiques any and all are welcome!!

pixelpatron

Not a huge fan of the design, I honestly think it'd look better without the wings. The fact that they are resting on the ground is throwing it off for me as well, seems unrealistic.

Deathstick

Yeah I'd rethink those wings as well. The rest of the design is interesting to me in that it's got an almost mechwarrior-feel to it, it's just that those wings seem so unplausible compared to the rest.

SirSpangles

Thanks guys, I am still trying to workout the landing gear situation I might take out the wings as well, haven't decided.

here are some updates.

SirSpangles

lotet

Thats a really wierd concept....I like it

SirSpangles

thanks dude! I am going to rethink the wings and make some landing gear this weekend

PandaBear

I know it's not in the concept, but try experimenting with wires that connect certain areas together. You could also use intentional seams to push the design further. My only question is are the cylinders in the middle section of the ship weapons or where the engine goes?

SirSpangles

Those cylinders are dual engines, the smaller cylinders attached are all lights and sensory systems. I thought a lot about doing a mounted weapon. I agree about the wires that would really add a lot, I like the idea of adding seams as well. thank you for the input

Add3r

I feel like the design is interesting and this is a great start for a solid blockput and base mesh. One thing I want to point out though is, you need to evaluate the use of big, medium, and small shapes. Right now the shapes are poorly placed and thought out, and its giving the coolesign a very unappealing feel. An example of this is the big shapes making up the body and then using really small hydraulics in the front. Back up those large shapes with complimentary medium sized hydraulics. Like anotherhas said, intentional seams would really help as well I feel, break up shapes

SirSpangles

here's an update, I am struggling with choosing a landing gear mechanic. I really like the idea.....wires and gear coming soon

thanks for the input







http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac337/troy_gardner1/Polycount_update/back_best_zpsf5d67c97.jpg

still working on it of course, I plan to have a rough of the final model by the beginning of the week

SirSpangles

I started to look at some concepts and modeled out this landing gear set real fast....what do you think?







wires still to come

SirSpangles

update

konstruct

Like others have said- the upper part of this thing is pretty cool-

There is some interesting shapes going on, but then the bottom of the silhouette is just flat and a bit boring. Good idea adding landing gear, but they feel a bit tacked on and not very substantial- If they were to fold up, they would need more housing for the machinery inside of the wings. The wings thickness currently doesn't support this.

Maybe carry the forms from the top, down a bit further under the wings.
you could try beefing up those wings a bit.
play with bending them in an interesting direction.
More substantial landing gear, with a different front foot, than the two rear feet
Does the landing gear fold up for flight?
look up helicopter reference for ideas. Landing gear is pretty cool if done right:
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pic 2
pic 3
reference reference reference!!!

SirSpangles

Thanks a lot man those images are really helpful. When I modeled this landing gear I used mech. references I found off ConceptShips.com, when I finished them I started thinking that I should have gone with wheels, so this just answered my question. I also had the same inclination to do a different front piece. I really like that idea thank you.

The landing gear is intended to go up during flight, I extruded some faces to make the housing for them, still need to have more room.
I really like the idea of carrying down some of the top shapes to the bottom I am going to mess around with that and build the wings out a lot more try some nice angles and see how it goes.

Super helpful input I really appreciate it!

Ill continue to post the progress

SirSpangles

minor update. aaannndd I didnt realize if you deleted the photobucket folder, the images on here would delete as well...

I am going for a skid landing gear now still havent modeled it out yet, plan on that later today.

SirSpangles

SirSpangles

bump

SirSpangles

Latest update, going to start on the texturing.

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