I'm going to try a car this time

[ntxdave]

While the blue looks fine to me, given the style of the car I would expect for it to have a little more of a spaceship look. This might be more obvious in a rendered view, Again JMO.

I should also mention though that I think the design of the car is really neat, eye catching and something that Elan Musk might be interested in building.

[Bryan K]

Thanks! I'm not set on any particular color.

Most spaceships are white, which works as well.

So, white?

[Bryan K]

Here is a white version with black trim accents. (and some more refinements)

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[Bryan K]

More front end refinement.

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[ntxdave]

I like the white.

Now try Twilight Render Hobby with a metallic shine parked in a neat city setting. I think it would be neat.

[Bryan K]

Added tire texture from the 3D Warehouse.

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[Bryan K]

Thanks Dave!

Still have a few more details to finish before I do the first render.

Do know where I can get a good city street HDRI? It has to be free. I can find a couple of parking garages, but that's all I can find.

[ntxdave]

OK - that looks good to me. IMO it kind of brings the car alive.

[Bryan K]

@ntxdave said:

OK - that looks good to me. IMO it kind of brings the car alive.

I just updated with a second picture in previous post.

Thanks!

[ntxdave]

Again, JMO, I like the look of the car better in the first image but like the setting in the 2nd image. Maybe the is a way to combine the best features of the two images now. Again, JMO, rendering brings out the good features of your work.

Wish I could visualize and produce something like your car.

[Bryan K]

Thanks again Dave!

It takes the right HDRI. I'm rather limited with what I have available. I'm still pleased with both of them and these are just quick test renders.

[Bryan K]

Quick test render in Raylectron with stock HDRI.

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[ntxdave]

Yep - like them both too. Was trying to push you a little.

[tuna1957]

Your little car is looking great Bryan. My vote is you do a render of you jumping your little car over the Grand Canyon .

[Bryan K]

@tuna1957 said:

Your little car is looking great Bryan. My vote is you do a render of you jumping your little car over the Grand Canyon .

Thanks tuna!

[Mike Amos]

Very neat renders but, how about jumping the car over the head of a car park attendant writing a ticket?

[Bryan K]

Alright you guys!

Still have a ways to go. The test renders show me the body panels are not smooth enough and there are other design changes needed.

[ntxdave]

OK - just saw the third image and the lighting in it is what I was thinking of.

Given the other comments, maybe you and Elan need to figure out how to add some wings for those leaps.

[Bryan K]

Thanks Dave!

[nlipovac]

It looks awesome to me, great work!
I do not know how Rayelectron handles HDRI but there are CC0 maps on HDRI Haven https://hdrihaven.com/.