Modelling from primitives

Justbro

 
Hi, everyone. So recently i've started learning 3ds Max from zero. I've learned a bit about primitives and decided to model something by using primitives. I jumped into pinterest and looked for some ideas, and found a picture of a water tower. I took that as a reference and started modelling. So, what do you think of this model? Let me know your opinions

Fabi_G

Hi! What does the reference look like?

Starting out, perhaps the Modular Environment section in the wiki gives you some ideas how to approach environment assets.

iam717

👋😀👍: looks like a water tower, you did it.

? now just imagine if you created the best looking water tower ever!

imagine the possibilities, so much water.

Aye, learning the tools is the best.  What i would do is now also do it in blender, everyone seems to be moving eventually to blender, since this looks like week one for you then, probably a good idea to learn both your current choice and blender.

welcome to :

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Having a bit of fun with emoji's since I've never really done it.

Justbro

Hello, sorry for posting late but here's the reference i took. 

Eric Chadwick

Good start!

Although the proportions are a bit different, look at the four main vertical beams, yours are a lot thicker.

Each side has a single diagonal support per section, but you put two diagonals in an X shape. Look more closely at the concept.

You have horizontal planks under the barrel, but these should be railroad beams instead, see the concept. You can make one of these using a line Shape in the Top view, then adding a Sweep modifier.

Add the ladder, and the pipe.

Keep going!

Justbro

Thank you so much for your advices. Will definetly update the model and send it here in a few days.