@FrankPolygon Hey Frank, thanks for the extensive answer. I'm pretty new to modelling and I have to admit that after reading the answer 5 times or so, I still don't quite understand everything. :) While I have managed to reconstruct something that leads to similar results, it feels like a trial-and-error approach to get…
Hey Frank, thanks for the extensive answer. I'm pretty new to modelling and I have to admit that after reading the answer 5 times or so, I still don't quite understand everything. :) While I have managed to reconstruct something that leads to similar results, it feels like a trial-and-error approach to get there. I have…
@byas There's a few different ways to approach this. One way to optimize for limited mesh density and overall sharpness is to block out the basic shapes to establish the basic topology flow. Then use a bevel / chamfer operation to add a set of consistently spaced support loops that automatically use 2 to 1 loop reduction…
Howdy, big fan, long time lurker, first time questioner. I'm trying to model this shape and having a particular issue with this part here. For reference. My low poly cage. I'm using the bevel modifier with a shape 1.0 and 2 segments to proceedurally generate control loops for easy of adjustment. I'm shrinkwrapping to this…
@Jossy Welcome to Polycount. Consider checking out the forum information and introduction thread. The pinching around the corners of the inset shapes is caused by a lack of supporting geometry. Adding bevel weight to the inside corners of the inset shapes and running the support loop around the edges between the existing…
Nice break down. Couple things: 1. That orange highlighter look is baller. Totally going to steal that :D 2. If you wanted more geo on your LP than your version of the cage has atm, how would you go about adding that back in? Would you recreate the entire length of the optic housing? It's not difficult. In my mind though,…
Here's my method that I said at beginning (considers it as the answer or solution until someone suggests me better one): More details for anyone that not familiar with sub-d modeling: (I'm still learning so I want make better explaination for people like me.* There's a triangle, a circle and a square. You need to make a…
I hope this is appropriate for this thread. It's certainly not as exciting or advanced as most of the puzzles in here. I'm very new to 3D and have been learning Max for less than a week. I'm trying to model some objects for practice and am getting utterly defeated by my Maglite flashlight here. The button switch sits…
Hey guys. So I'm making this robot and having troubles with a certain part. It's frustrating and where I live no one knows how to hardsurface good (don't even mention using max at all). I've read many hardsurface guides, but because each situation seems too specific for my inexperienced mind, my head simply can't grasp how…
@perna: nice solution.. a bit simpler and easier to edit later on. How dare you one up me! :P @Bad Spleen: As far as I know Turbosmooth and the NURMS smoothing in Edit Poly are the same but different routes to take when smoothing your model. They both use the NURMS method to smooth the object. The main difference is that…