Magnum 50cc Scooter

spence

Very nice Pete In the first image that shows the front end, are you roughly shaping out the fender then applying Sub Divide & Smooth?

solo

Yes, I create a rough proxy shape, then run SDS2 1 iriteration, then I use the SDS sculpting tools to refine the shape before subdividing a second time for finished shape, if I make a mistake I can just reduce the poly's with the SDS poly reducer (like an undo)fix and divide again.

Here is an image of the proxy undergoing a divide, I can see how it will look before committing, really cool feature.

solo

Slightly more progress, here you can see the wires.

brodie

wow, that's great pete. how'd you do the tires?

-brodie

solo

I never saved any screen shots, however, I have an old tutorial (really old) that I made for a car tyre/tire, I used a similar process.

[flash=600,400:2ae1j7dg]http://www.youtube.com/v/v-rVsF5_k0E[/flash:2ae1j7dg]

d12dozr

exquisite modeling, Pete

solo

The trick is knowing when to stop.

Stinkie

ken28875

Wow, really nice model and a terrific render you have here, Pete. I am quite impressed.

How long did it take for you to model it?

What rendering engine did you use?

Best,

_KN

My interview with ASGVIS/V-Ray:
http://software.asgvis.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=886&Itemid=466&utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Winning%20Subject&utm_term=Read%20more%20about%20Ken%20Nguyen
My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
Sketchup for Fantasy Art:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27028
Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030

jsteacy

wow Pete you have amazing modeling skills. So did I miss something, is there a SDS v2 out? or are you lucky enough to test it out?

brodie

Great render Pete. I haven't kept up, what renderer are you using these days?

-Brodie

solo

Thanks. I use Thea render.

boofredlay

That is fantastic Pete. Makes me jealous that I don't have much time to play myself.

chloesdad

Beautifully done, Pete. It's great to see quality work. I'm still playing with Thea, and so far, I like it. You reminded me a while back that because it's a WIP, tutorials are not available yet. Do you know of any decent lessons or tips that may be out there currently?
Thanks.