Workflow for Modeling Weapons

8bitboy · Nov 2015

I've been modeling guns for a while, mostly handguns. I've been using 3ds Max, but I have been having problems with the time and tedious task it requires. Is Zbrush the appropriate program to erect guns? What about the inner mechanics of the gun, what do you do about them in Zbrush? I want to know the workflow of how to create professionally modeled guns. For a while now, I have been creating "Ehh" guns and now I would like to take it to the next step. Links to tutorials, advice, and in general any input that you think helps would be great and much appreciated.

thomasp · Nov 2015

check out how these guys are doing it in zbrush:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd3-6t59uU0

Neox · Nov 2015

could you show your guns?

8bitboy · Nov 2015

They are not very good in my opinion, but i'll show you for credibility.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/me/k8nzitdb8yzw.png

Both I modeled in 3ds Max, manually shaping the topology from the ground up.

NDH · Nov 2015

In my opinion!.. The way the shape and topology run almost make it seem like you are using techniques from organic modeling. I would suggest you search for hard surface modeling tips on google and/or youtube.

I found this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhPWIDX5iQ0 

Good luck!

8bitboy · Nov 2015

Yeah your right, I was inspired by CS:GO workshop item's simple diffuse.

throttlekitty · Nov 2015

It's kind of a double-edged sword when looking at final triangulated models. You get a good idea of what to do for the game, but not the source mesh's construction in many cases.

Have you tried your hand at the hard surface challenge threads?

8bitboy · Nov 2015

No, is that only specifically for Zbrush or is it a wide variety of programs.

Workflow for Modeling Weapons

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