Maya - how to achieve smooth clean curved surface

markzhangdesign

I am using maya to model. So any tips on maya helps better.

Specifically, I am having a real hard time struggling with creating smooth clean curved surface without lumpy / pinching areas.

Was it the topologies? or some tools to fix this?

Here is the concept and the 3D blockout. Thanks.

onionhead_o

Edit edge flow, Slide edge and Edge constraints will help you a lot with maintaining nice curvature. But I suggest you to study other peoples topology. Also theres a thread already for this https://polycount.com/discussion/56014/how-the-f-do-i-model-this-reply-for-help-with-specific-shapes-post-attempt-before-asking#latest