Hi there, beginner who has a lot to learn here. I'm having tons of trouble trying to model a low poly model with around 2k polygons. What's driving me nuts is how the face looks at various angles, and just the overall look/quality of the model. Here's a compiled screencap I did of the model I'm working on. I can't really…
@UhhNope It depends on which critical part is going to constrain the surrounding geometry but the basic principle is the same: match the edge segments of the intersecting geometry. If that's not possible (because of some geometry restriction) then the next best thing is to either spread the error out over a wide area or…
@SkinnyM Both topology layouts are generally acceptable for most hard surface models. While the quad grid corner is a more conventional choice, the triangular quad corner tends to produce more appealing results for this type of shape transition. Something that can be verified by previewing the subdivision and looking at…
@SkinnyM Have to agree with Eric's recommendation to block out the major shapes before merging them and adding support loops. To add to what's already been said: blending complex shape intersections is all about creating accurate shapes that have relatively consistent segment spacing. Using more geometry can help with…
@IronLover64 To add to what's already been said: try to simplify the mesh by dissolving and merging some of the extra geometry. Straightening and rerouting the remaining loops into the existing geometry on the back strap should solve most of the smoothing issues. Flat surfaces that are properly supported are relatively…
@IronLover64 You have the basic idea but the difference is that Wirrexx's cage mesh has support loops. Here's a breakdown of what happens to the shape when subdivision smoothing is applied: The basic shapes look fine on their own but when subdivision is applied the smoothing effect deforms the mesh and the shape melts…
Ok, interesting, this wasn't exactly what i was expecting(as visually this works fine) but i'll try to help as much as i can. You seem to be asking a little more about workflow stuff, so i'll share a couple good rules i try to use. First off, to avoid having to deal with very small edges, try and block out all of your…
Here's another one from the same shotgun that I haven't got to yet but I know I'll have trouble with if I try to do it as accurately as possible: The silver bit at the right, I believe it's called a loading gate. It's quite a strange shape with some challenging features. Let's say you manage to create the flat outline…
Thanks for the quick reply ! Yeah I've tried that already, its a great trick, you can use 2 or more of the bend modifiers to make a spherical shape as well. The shape I'm doing is a small section of a bigger sphere object. just bending it 1 direction doesn't work out. ( since its not spherical) (will need to try the FFD…
Alright so this is a pretty quick one, start with a 18 sided cylinder(12 may work too) make a few bevels to block out the main circular forms, make one last extra bevel to add a little padding on the outsides for the hard shapes, then go in and sellect 2 of ever 3 edges(select 2 leave one, select 2, etc) and remove them.…