Modeling issue - please help

ChickenNoodleSoup

Hi everyone! I am trying to model this object and it's kicking my butt. i've tried making it all via SubD modeling but i get a lot of hard edges on the outer area of the Sphere causing it to lose it's shape.
my other attempt was to subd a mesh then try to chisel in the sunken area via bevel.

http://www.toyotatrdparts.com/ProdImages/Rav%204%20Spare%20tire%20COver.jpg
http://0.tqn.com/d/trucks/1/0/i/T/06_rav4_first_rear.jpg

Steve Schulze

Try starting with a cylinder. You'll find it much, much easier.
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Not the prettiest geo, but you get the idea.

respawnrt

Yeah first make it like Jackablade and then maybe try like this.

ChickenNoodleSoup

respawn and jackablade thanks a lot guys! you made it seem so easy. i was over thinking this! lol.
gonna try it now.