PumpJack

PeteHawk

Hey there.
Though I'd start a thread for my current project that I'm doing for Uni. I basically have to model a mechanical or electronic artefact.
For this I've chosen to do a PumpJack which I'd like to share my progress.

PeteHawk

I've started on the Brake Handle as the first piece.

PeteHawk

Here's the Balance that I've finally finished.
Had a tough time trying to figure out how to make the holes, ended up using ProBoolean for the first time. Pretty useful!

PeteHawk

Here I'm just showing all the parts I plan to model. Once these are done I'll start with the main structure.
Top - Bottom:
1: Centre Bearings
2:Tail Bearing
3:Crank
4:Gear Box
5:Brake Handle
6:Balance

PeteHawk

Got some more work, this time finished up the Centre Bearing along with the Crank.

Boing

Nice modelling. Are there any restrictions regarding the polycount or texturesize?

PeteHawk

Boing wrote: »

Nice modelling. Are there any restrictions regarding the polycount or texturesize?

Thanks,
For the assignment we're suppose to be making a high detailed mesh, and there is no limitation to polycount. And texturing is not required, although I might texture it later on as a portfolio piece.

PeteHawk

It's not far from the deadline and I've just finished my Gear Box. Would have liked it if most of the mesh was one. But I didn't have enough time for that.

PeteHawk

Getting there, just needs some bits and pieces.

Chimp

very nice work id love to see it textured! could have real fun with a scratched dirty texture.

Alphavader

looks nice - like too see it textured aswell

PeteHawk

Just did a quick show of my model. I don't know much about texturing, hopefully will find some help on it. But I'll leave that for later
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdB0HL8HzEQ"]3D Pump Jack - YouTube[/ame]