(WIP) Mass Effect M8

megalmn2000

Hi,

I've been working on Mass Effect's M8 gun.
This is a university work, where I must model an object under 1000 tris.
Current tris: 898
The mesh is made with floating geometry, to keep the polycount under 1000.
C & C are welcome!

Thanks!

greevar

You could use fewer sides on that small rod above the muzzle. You don't need that for something so small. That will give you some more polygons to use elsewhere.

megalmn2000

Here's a non-finish high-poly version!

r_fletch_r

Hey, Looking quite close.
I would pay more attention to the upper area though. It was more segmented and there were quite a few subtle changes in shape
Check this out if you havent allready seen it. some great refs
http://volpinprops.blogspot.com/2010/08/mass-effect-m8-avenger-assault-rifle.html

Alberto Rdrgz

yeah its looking pretty good, looks like its heading in the right direction. Altho, i would take a close look at your scale of the gun because looking at the pictures that r_fletch_r posted you're a bit off, especially talking about the handle and the stock of the gun.

megalmn2000

Thanks for the comments guys!
@r_fletch_r: Really interesting article! Thanks for sharing!

GoodDreams

Volpin took some liberties, most noteable is that the 'vents' on the front arn't actaully on the gun from the game.

r_fletch_r

GoodDreams: he sure did, but the form of the weapon in general is spot on.

megalmn2000

Here's a finish version! Critics are welcome!
2096 tris.

Serp

Awesome. it would be cooler if the red bits glowed more.

VictorSantos

Cool work dude! I agree with Serp, It will be much cooler with the glow on the side.
Only thing I can say is that the specular level can bring you a lot of strength to the weapon, you should check it and maybe add another one with scratches and some stuff like that.

Awesome work anyway!

Keep it up!!

megalmn2000

Ok guys! Another update:

Oniram

ooh looking better. the pc logo on it reminds me of the lancer with the gears logo in gears 3.

megalmn2000

lol

kaze369

I love man!
I think you should made some improvements like making a more realistic hand grip.

chrisradsby

Really nice work, the handle looks a little bit boxy but still really really awesome

MeintevdS

Ye the handle looks a bit like it's cut out of wood, but the rest makes up for it!

Good job.

r_fletch_r

that came out really nicely.

Now you need to make Blasto to hold it

megalmn2000

Hahahaha! Well, maybe after!