Continuing on with my B-2 model in Blender... I'm wondering how to go about another approach for sectioning off the wingtips. In the following image, I have an edge going from 1 to 2, but what if I wanted to have the edge continue on until it reaches the hypothetical vertex at 3 where the edge would follow on to meet the…
I decided to try modelling an AR-18 lately because I think it looks badass, but I've had a lot more trouble with the handguard than I thought I would. Here's a picture of the gun in question: As you can see, the handguard appears somewhat triangular, not unlike that of an M16A1, but definitely not identical and I just…
@"Klo Works" It depends on what the mesh is being used for and what it's part of. Both methods are viable but with subdivision modeling the goal is to use the minimal amount of geometry that will hold the shape and maintain a smooth edge flow. Outside of the few edge cases where the boxed corner interfaces with other…
@navneethdodla94 Not a problem, glad it was helpful. Thank you for being a good sport about tying your question to my thoughts on learning at the end of my previous post. That topic was on my mind for the last couple of weeks and just thought it was worth sharing. A shape that consistently fights multiple modeling…
Hi, This is my first post on forum, so hi! I`m working with 3D software for a lot of years now, but I only did some packaging related stuff. But for some time I want to learn new things and start creating more creative artworks. I know that I will be never professional modeller, I`m not even trying to be, as I work in…
I've been trying to get back into modelling lately with Blender and decided to try doing a MiG-21 because I thought it looked reasonably straightforward as far as fighter jets go. The canopy is giving me major problems tho and despite many different approaches I just can't get my head around how to accurately reproduce the…
@Deqa You have the right idea. Drawing out the shape borders and topology flow over the reference images can be a great way to start the block out process but it may also be helpful to gather additional reference images with cleaner lighting. Single piece tubs and shower surrounds can be difficult to model because they…
@byas Thank you. Moving the root vertex away from the corner (about 50% of the loop's width) can improve the visibility of the highlight but much beyond that it tends to start effecting the overall consistency of the support loop. Some of this effect can be softened by dissolving the edges of the 2 to 1 reduction and just…
Comparing the concept to hilt wrapping tutorials: it looks like there's at least two strips of fabric that are looped around to make a four strand braid. The two loops spiral back and forth across each other and the wrap is tighter at the top and looser at the bottom. One thing to watch out for is a change in perceived…
Hi guys, First time posting here after lurking for a while! I've been looking a round to see if I could find a case that is similar to mine but they all look sort of similar but a lot more complex and I just keep getting lost trying to get my head around it, being frustrated in finding a solution is not helping too..…