Rogue's W.I.P's!

pbacot · 20 Aug 2019, 19:48

Great to see the new work. Some beauties there!

Roguer1 · 2 Sept 2019, 15:18

Thanks pbacot, it's nice to 'see' some familiar people still on here!

I felt like posting a small update. I haven't been doing much in SU but I've been trying to bone-up on my drawing skills (which have always been fairly average). I've also been putting the last pieces together for my first proper PC. It's nothing high-end, but it's a good mid-range gaming machine!

Here are a few things I've been working on:

I felt like doing something along the lines of my classic Paramount Coupe. I've a few Ford models I made including the Capri, Escort and a couple of other classics I felt always deserved a bit more attention, so they'll find their new life as Rogue classics! Taking some inspiration from the Holden Torana LC and Mercury Cougar XR7, the first is a remodelling of my Capri, tentative name; Puma.

I wanted to partner this with a Ford Fiesta type hatch and perhaps a coupe variant. I could probably re-use a large part of my Escort MK2 as I'm doing with the Capri/ Puma

I've wanted to face-lift the Fortissimo for quite some time. I've started with the roof, if I feel happy with the way that goes I'll try to redesign the entire back-end. I did some blue-prints to get a rough idea of what I'm wanting to change

A small update on the sedan, back-end is almost finished! I'm glad I went this direction it looks almost exactly as I envisioned it!

And lastly, I'm playing with the idea of finally making a MX-5 inspired roadster! I've wanted to do something in this class for a long time, but never produced a design sketch I was happy with. Some of the details are up-in-the-air, but I'm confident in what I want to do with it, if I get around to it that is! Also; POP-UP, UP-AND-DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!

Roguer1 · 2 Sept 2019, 20:06

Second update in one day! I felt like getting started on remodelling the Escort to match my Fiesta type design while it's fresh in my mind. Looks good so far imo

Bryan K · 3 Sept 2019, 06:35

Missed you! I was just starting to learn from your techniques when you disappeared. Glad to see you back.

I really need to add some cars to my portfolio.

Roguer1 · 3 Dec 2019, 15:21

Ha, thanks Bryan, it's nice to know my work is useful to some people

I haven't done much more in SU since. Then motivation isn't there at the moment and my health is making it hard for me to focus lately. I can't spend much time in front of my computer, so my time on it is more focused on higher priority stuff.

After seeing the new Porsche Taycan, I was hoping to change the direction of the 'Cougar' sedan, making it an electric GT. Unfortunately I'm struggling to come up with the right changes to the design needed. It's weird how I can go from one day my brain is overflowing with ideas too fast to get them on paper to months and months of 'designers block', barley able to form a design in my head.

Anyway, I'll post the latest update on the Cougar. I've mostly finished the rear, just minor changes needed. If I do get around to finishing the front bumper, I might just upload it without an interior or drive-train. It's such a time consuming process that I only really do to satisfy my own perfectionist urges. I just want to get the design out there as it's been sitting here for nearly 4 years!

Bryan K · 28 Dec 2019, 10:09

Coming along nicely!

My motivation has not been very good either lately. It's been a rough year for me.

Roguer1 · 4 Jan 2020, 16:03

Another update, got a fair amount done today! Front end is almost properly matched up and I've decided I'm gonna add my interior, but with a few more changed. Will be re-doing a fair amount of the dashboard, will look at updating the seats and pedals and maybe change the door trims a bit. Easier for me to modify what's there than to start fresh. If I feel like it, I might do a drive-train after all. I decided to change the colour and wheels (obviously) and I revised the tail lights and rear quarter window a bit, they're subtle changes but I much prefer it now.

This is basically the final look, so don't expect anything too major until it's uploaded. The name of it will be the 2020 Milano Sedan, instead of the previous Cougar name, since it's basically a massively revised 2015 Milano with 4 doors

Roguer1 · 4 Jan 2020, 16:27

Sorry to hear that Brian, I hope it's nothing that can't get better soon!

So I've done a little playing around with the front end but can't get the modern front to meld with the retro rear. I'm adapting the Milano front to the Sedan, which basically makes this a slightly resigned 2015 Milano in Sedan form (face-palm). Ah, well, at least I've a new spare front end for a different model...

Bryan K · 5 Jan 2020, 03:41

Looking good!

Mike Amos · 6 Jan 2020, 19:40

It definitely looks good.

Roguer1 · 14 Jan 2020, 12:35

Finally done!!!

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

This model has been in the works since 2016. It's slowly become my most detailed and cleanest yet, and I'd say my favourite too! The 2020 Milano comes in at 250k polys, DOUBLE that of the 2015 Coupe!

The engine is my 4.0 I6 now with Twin Turbos! The drive-train and suspension are largely revised form previous models for accuracy and realism, now with a lot more detail. My interior model has been extensively reworked. Gone are the boring generic seats and in their place are a massively updated luxury set. The dash is largely worked over with a more modern shape, featuring hidden retro-modern LED gauges behind a frosted 'glass' fascia (not modeled). I've also largely updated the door cards with a cleaner shape, new arm rests and new and revised speakers.

The body borrows from the 2015 model but has been heavily revised. Mesh has been nearly doubled and the rear has seen extensive subtle revisions, with a recessed 'aero' appearance.

I hope you enjoy my work!

I've also uploaded the drive-train seperately if anyone wants it
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/43186e76-4594-4bed-87c9-60a5485b39ec/Rogue-4L-I6-Twin-Turbo-Drive-Train

Roguer1 · 31 May 2020, 23:39

... Well, I managed to lose my copies of the Puma, K1600 and Fortissimo II I had been working on. Lost a couple of dozen hours of work!

Fortunately they weren't from scratch models, and I can just re-do what I had done before. I've started with the Puma, but decided to change things up a bit! I've gone for more of a Mk2 Escort RS2000 X-Pack mixed with an Opel Manta. I might still do the more 70's looking one too, I'm not sure yet.

Bryan K · 2 Jun 2020, 11:16

Excellent work on both of those cars.

Roguer1 · 4 Jun 2020, 14:05

A little bit more work, mostly design refinements and improving mesh detail. Felt like posing it with my Milano Sedan. Still a long way off yet

Bryan K · 6 Jun 2020, 02:47

Nice! Like your color choices as well.

ntxdave · 6 Jun 2020, 03:28

Good job

Would be neat to see a rendered version.

Roguer1 · 6 Jun 2020, 07:47

Thanks guys! I would like to do some renders, but came to the realisation a long time ago that setting up renders isn't my forte

So, I just had to play with this idea, which actually works quite well! Rover SD1 anyone?

ntxdave · 6 Jun 2020, 14:51

While I am no expert (by any stretch of my imagination), I think Twilight Render is fairly easy to learn (and they have a hobby version) and they also have a couple of great support guys who give really good assistance/advice.

I think rendering is a skill set that really brings models to life.

Mike Amos · 7 Jun 2020, 08:41

The motors are great, rendering is easier when you have a good 'studio' setup and Twilight v2 pretty neat tbh. An SD-1, not simple imho but a stylish motor. Better by far in the looks stakes would be a P5-B coupe 4 door as was used by Maggie Thatcher in the day.

Bryan K · 8 Jun 2020, 03:01

4 door eh? Looks very natural!