Raymond Deep Reach Hilo 6200
polycounter lvl 18
Since I'm a gluten for punishment I'll post up this model to see what you guys think. I was aiming just under 6000 polygons and got 5913, so I could play around with adding in some more. The intended use of this model was for a game design I have been slowly working on, and I need to model up some sort of transportation vehicle.
Another note is I'm hoping to do some of the detail in the texture and the normal map that I'm working on for all the metal plates and welding points. The cables and hydraulic hoses are going to be done on the planes inside the mast area.
As source goes there isnt a whole lot of an image, I even tried to find the schematics at http://www.raymondcorp.com/ But they mostly have brochures and small images so I had to work off those and from memory (why didnt I illegally take a picture when I should have .). I also viewed the video to figure out all the mechanical parts, but feel very unsatisfactory in the Reach components.
Oh I know I don't have the planes reach all the way the bottom. I had fixed this after I had created these images. That and the push isn't showing all the lines. Maybe next time I wont set it to .001 but I hope you get the idea where the geometry is at. Also I need to force the flow of geometry in the instrument panel. So far it has taken me under 8 hours for to model this.
Another note is I'm hoping to do some of the detail in the texture and the normal map that I'm working on for all the metal plates and welding points. The cables and hydraulic hoses are going to be done on the planes inside the mast area.
As source goes there isnt a whole lot of an image, I even tried to find the schematics at http://www.raymondcorp.com/ But they mostly have brochures and small images so I had to work off those and from memory (why didnt I illegally take a picture when I should have .). I also viewed the video to figure out all the mechanical parts, but feel very unsatisfactory in the Reach components.
Oh I know I don't have the planes reach all the way the bottom. I had fixed this after I had created these images. That and the push isn't showing all the lines. Maybe next time I wont set it to .001 but I hope you get the idea where the geometry is at. Also I need to force the flow of geometry in the instrument panel. So far it has taken me under 8 hours for to model this.
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Generally things like this aren't a main focus in a game and wouldn't get as much lovin' as you've given it. A 1024x1024 for DeepReach seems extremely steep.
If this is 3d art, pretty good job. If it's game art, start over.
AdamBrone: The use of 1024x1024 was a quick decision. I was going to break it down, but for some reason I didn't. If I had a time machine I would have done 4x 256 textures.
Cholden: Yes I do have some overlapping mirrored UV's, but I'm not following with the ability to nock it down to one 256 without losing the lighting information on it.
Though it is a little late, but could help me next time I model. In what way have I wasted polygons, please point out the general area on the Raymond?
I think this is very well done, both texture and model.
Good job.
It could definitely be reduced in size dramatically with some creative UV work, and it could have saved you a *lot* of painting. Trust me, I do this all day.
Cep, it's clear that you've never worked on games where polygon and texture efficiency matters. Chris has years of PC and console experience, and for my part, I'm currently working on a major PSP title. What he said is completely accurate and draws from a much deeper well of experience than many of the artists on this forum. You're a good kid, but perhaps you should show a little more respect to those with more experience than you.
ahhhh memories of home depot come back with this model....