New modeler needs tips!

ToXic SicK

So im working on a Mortar Board (those graduation hats), and well i have very little ability with 3ds max, iv worked with it, but its just hard to understand alot of it... Im also looking to once i finish the model, make it into a hat for TF2 (personal gibus replacement), but right now im not concerned with that.

A few pictures:




I think it looks way to simplistic, and i have no idea what to do in the pompom situation, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

tekmatic

Are you basing this on some reference images? Reference is very important. You need it and lots of it. The pompom part needs to be more looking like a bunch of fabric strands bundled together as in this reference below

dabhbomb

Here is a front view if you need it.

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ToXic SicK

Do the torus knots work for a rope, or should i perhaps do something different?

jogshy

Perhaps 6-8 cross quads with alpha texture could help.

Moosey_G

I'd definitely go with an alpha

ToXic SicK

Take in to account how new i am, gonna have to dumb that down just a tad.

Thanks for all the help guys!

Eric Chadwick

This tutorial explains how to create and use alpha planes for a character's hair. Your braid could use a similar technique.

Varga Hair Tutorial

ToXic SicK

Eric Chadwick wrote: »

This tutorial explains how to create and use alpha planes for a character's hair. Your braid could use a similar technique.

Varga Hair Tutorial

Thanks!