3d max - modelling question - what is the best way to model the object in the attached image?

dude707lol · Nov 2015

Question is as title - thanks a lot everyone.

8bitboy · Nov 2015

Weird lighting... I think you would just perform a lot of Boolean addition modifiers since the object looks to be made out of repeated geometry. Then retopologize the modifier to get better results with turbo-smooth.

Quack! · Nov 2015

These are Ikea lampshades that are made up of a about a dozen repeated shape cutouts. Find the instruction manual for it and you should see the shapes that need to be modeled. Model them flat, then bend them into place.

I would recommend against boolean-ing anything here as that will cause a whole lot of unnecessary work.

ZacD · Nov 2015

Here's the manual http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/customer_service/assembly/F/F00155006.pdf
I think it's just 2 shapes, you really one need to bend 2 pieces correctly and then duplicate them around.

3d max - modelling question - what is the best way to model the object in the attached image?

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