PumpJack

PeteHawk · Oct 2011

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 · Oct 2011

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

PeteHawk · Oct 2011

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 · Nov 2011

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 · Nov 2011

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

Boing · Nov 2011

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

PeteHawk · Nov 2011

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 · Dec 2011

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.