there are some really great time laps movies you can find if you search on the net by Martin Krol. They are pretty old and pretty well known but they still rock. They go through the whole process and can be great reference or inspiration when getting to know 3D
Going with the existing IP can get you into legal issues. You can be inspired by Dredd but don't put anything on a weapon that is directly copied from Dredd. Don't get discourage, you can still make a great desing with your own original idea.
Yeah I think they were going for "Fill" with "НАЛИВ". And with two valves on top knowing which one to open could be important. :) "hot" girls are always a good direction though. Would be awesome to see some mig engine inspired flame wand though. :D
I think the crotch area needs tweaking maybe? But everything I think is spot on, haven't seen IM in a while... Textures seem a bit flat, I would rough him up a little.. check out Patrick Boivin's Baby Iron Man for inspiration!
I agree with what vahl and Snader said. all valid points, and next site update def incorporate some of that stuff. Overall, really inspiring stuff Jesse! My 2 fav pieces are the pimped up revolver and the helicopter :) Keep up the good work!
HonkyPunch, You make a good point. I wouldn't claim that I made it, persay. I'd give credit where credit was do, and say that I made the 3D part of it as 1: Portfolio Practise and 2: Inspiration / Fan Art / Personal work? Thanks for the input!
Ever since your Cgtalk post apocaliptic entry i've been in love with the way you do your topology. You're a great inspiration and its great to have you aboard the big green. This mesh is looking might nice. Can't wait to see it animate;)
I'm not expert but I found racer445's tut deeply inspiring: http://cg.tutsplus.com/articles/news/how-to-hand-paint-convincing-metal-textures/ Also the handle needs more love, check some refs. Keep on the good work and improve it to became best :)
Nizza... you said we can have a cookie if we guess your inspiration... WHERE THE FACK IS MAI COOKIE! Everything is looking amazing man... please finish this though as you are slowly turning into a Ben Regimbal... producing awesome work, BUT NEVER FACKIN FINISHES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice ones Wrath, I saw your post about this on the CoH boards, too. Maybe I should get into doing some of this too. It's been a while not doing any non-texture paintings. You've inspired me to do some my friends characters.