Dwarven buildings WIP

Tomseas

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to get into 3d as it can help me with my work. I make maquettes/models (mostly wargaming ones) using wood/clay ect and had been thinking about learning 3d for a while.

I feel there's so much to ingest at first sight as it really looks quite complex and daunting. At times it feels hard to know where to look.
I'm currently working on a personal project consisting of making a sort of dwarven settlement. Spent the last few weeks making plans on paper and got into the modelling a few days ago.
The goal would be to have hand painted textures, but I'm trying to wrap my head around the modeling part first.

Any help is more than welcome! Here's some default renders of where I'm at (I also have no idea how to render properly):

Main structure, a temple, pretty much the center. Missing a dwarven statue:




and another building which would be a potion shop:




Both models are low poly, around 3k triangles each give or take

noosence

I would watch a TON of youtube tutorials over the software you are going to use. The most challenging part, and most daunting part, is learning the software. After you learn the software everything starts to flow and you are able to accomplish what you want without fighting against the tool you're using.

I have a few youtubers I would suggest.
If you are using 3DS Max watch Arrimus 3D

and if you are using maya watch
misterh3d

Those are just a couple to get you started. Hope it helps!!! =]

EDIT:

Oh and those are looking good so far!

Tomseas

Thanks noosence. I did watch some tutorials and try to find out a software I liked. Apparently I'm sticking to 3dsmax for now. I definitely have to watch more of them though, and learn some basics about rendering and texturing very soon to make things a bit more presentable.

Speaking of which, I modeled my third building, supposed to be the inn, with some rooms with balconies and and enough ale for all the visitors.
I used the same rendered twice but got super different results. This felt so strange. As I said, it's a big reason to learn more about it