TF2 Polycount Pack: StmyD

StmyD

Ok, I'll give this a go. My goal is to balance the "distant" sniper in a similar way the Huntsman does, therefore giving me the broad theme of "up close and personal." So, I've decided to give our Australian friend a few things.

(im in the process of upgrading to 3DS Max)

AUSSIE'S AUSTEN



i kind of want to give it this kind of stock as well

StmyD

I am also planning on replacing the SMG with a little something known as "Aussie's Austen."
(Australian Sten-based wwii sub-machine gun). Concepts will come soon.

Clusternate

Do u think this fits in the 50's?

oobersli

looks like you traced this..

Psyke

oobersli wrote: »

looks like you traced this..

hahah oh wow

Graff Pirate

Busted !

Clusternate

Ownd!

StmyD

I agree the first one is much too modern, ill aim for the 50's

KyleJensen

They should both be serious ideas if you want us to take you seriously.
The second one just looks like a sniper rifle to me. What are your plans to make it more than just a sniper rifle?

StmyD

Well, the first one was my first model ever, and i wanted to get some ideas down, its my process of planning. The sniper rifle above is where i plan to branch off of, im posting my progress at short intervals. See the description above for the unique qualities.

oobersli

didn't mean to sound like a dick, i just call it as i see it. anyways, just worry about making the weapon a model swap for now. They mention that gameplay and what the weapons actually do in game aren't important. The important factor is that it can be swapped out with an existing weapon. good luck.

Knee of Justice

Very nice StmyD

It's Knee btw

StmyD

thanks oobersli ill try some new sketches.

StmyD

I also want to give the Aussie's Austen a barrel like this, what do u think:

StmyD

StmyD

cant get skin quite right

Fragus

work on the model before "getting the skin right", add more poly's , fix triangles and make it less edgy.

Ikimono

Oi, if you're wanting to make holes in the barrel, May I point you to this tutorial that helped me out immensely for doing that type of modeling.
Utterly amazing tips, but be warned your poly count will shoot up pretty high.

http://vimeo.com/5738519
http://vimeo.com/5734031

StmyD

Thank you very much ikimono. Thanks as well, Fragus. I have a question for u. I am a new modeler, so i was wondering how u make it nice and smooth and less edgy. thanks a lot.

Steve Schulze

I'd start by reworking the way you've got the edges laid out. You've got a lot of long, thin triangles and while it's saving some polys, it's going to be a pain to develop any further. Don't be afraid to add few extra edges to give yourself a cleaner model to work on.

Your best bet is probably checking out some models by some of the more experienced 3d artists in the Pimping and Previews section.

Once you've done that you can start rounding out the areas that need it and adding detail where appropriate.

Fragus

StmyD wrote: »

Thank you very much ikimono. Thanks as well, Fragus. I have a question for u. I am a new modeler, so i was wondering how u make it nice and smooth and less edgy. thanks a lot.

For blender, the best tutorials are from Super3Boy on YouTube, they are great!

StmyD

Thanks very much guys I'll be sure yo check them all out!!!