Rustic Gypsy Wagon

onomatoTina

Hi! I'm getting started on modeling a rustic gypsy wagon from this reference image.



Started blocking out the shapes before I bring it into highpoly.



I'll post a highpoly version before Saturday. (As a note, this isn't the final lowpoly model.) Any kind of advice, tips, or critique for any stage of the process is appreciated!

Thanks,
Tina

Kupikimijumjum

I think you have a good start on this. However, I think the reference you are working from is kind of lacking in character. More-so, it doesn't have the look I would expect a gypsy wagon to have. I want to say it looks too clean and perfect. It's just too plain for my tastes. I think if you take what you have, but give it alot more character with the textures, you could make this a good deal more interesting.

Buuut, that's just my opinion.

killingpeople

cool, these type of assets are fun

onionhead_o

i like these antique assets. old school ftw

Shogun3d

Nice work, looks like a great mesh and a good base for a high poly. I would deviate away from the photo reference when it comes to textures and put your own spin on it to add character. I also like some of the scale exaggerations such as the width of the wheels. Helps read better. Keep it up!

ElysiumGX

Very cool. More plz.

BHJ

I'd reccomend doing something more like this:



At the moment, your gypsy wagon is pretty boring - flesh it out and give it character!

onomatoTina

Hi, thanks so much for all the input. I definitely will try and give it more character, particularly through the textures.

BHJ- That's a great image! Even something like the drapery adds so much. I'd like to try and incorporate some of the simple assets on the side too when I get the chance.

I made the highpoly shortly after but unfortunately didn't get the chance to post til now. Will work on updating this thread properly! Here are the renders of my highpoly.





Thanks again

onomatoTina

A brief update on my progress.
Lowpoly with normal maps applied. I still need to add the wooden planks and other noise into the normal map. Soon!

Shogun3d

Looking good, and nice bake. Looks like the normals are providing some nice edges. You do realize that the side wall of the caravan is not flat like the reference pic?

onomatoTina

Thanks Kaburan!
You mean the side wall of my model isn't flat? I was hoping that it might look (slightly, ha ha) more interesting that way. Do you think it looks odd?