Thx solo!

(Good) texturing is something I still have to learn, so I hope to I can produce some quality dirtmaps and other textures

@ Pilou/Dacad: Amazing piece of machinery!! Just brilliant! Also loving the render, great setting!

I'm also thinking about a good environment for Rex, but haven't come up with anything yet... Maybe you guys have any ideas?

Thx alot you guys!!

@ Liam: there isn't a lot more detail to give as in parts, cause it's an exact copy of the modeling I'm working from. There are some parts which I tend to enhance in detail though.
As for the detail in soft lines/smooth faces, there is still a lot to be done

@ Hellnbak: it doesn't stand in a garage, therefore it ain't a car

Thx Olishea!

Just finished all the details in 'hard' lines.

Here's the result

Leg

Torso

Head

Back

Radar arm

Railgun arm

Total

I personaly am very satisfied with the outcome so far, not in the last place for all the time it took Had some nights looking at the clock, reading 23:00, thought to draw a line or two more...next time looking at the clock....4:30
Time flies when you're having fun, ej

Took a quick rendershot with Thea, and was amazed of the renderquality at this point!
Still spotting a lot of parts that could be improved/perfected though

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sh00ks/8106017314/:bdux96eo][img:bdux96eo]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8106017314_a44f2a72ff_b.jpg[/img:bdux96eo][/url:bdux96eo]

Next up:
Smoothing out all the 'hard' lines/edges amd prep it for some quality rendershots.
After that a new technique for me to learn: texturing

Please C&C me

Great artistic work

True al along

MGS4 has been released as an PS3 exclusive

Here some vid from the gameplay with MG Rex

I hope I can make it 'dynamic', cause I know nothing about these techniques and how to do it.
When that time arrives, I'll have to dive into it

Btw: You CAN control Metal Gear Rex in MGS4: Guns of the Patriot, Act 3 Realy cool to see how it all moves and work!

Looking good

Looking good so far

Detailed work is looking smooth! You use SS/Artisan?

Amazing and cool technique

@emerald15 said:

You want more posts? I think we're just in awe!

@emerald15 said:

I don't know whether to be inspired or demoralised. I keep trying to understand car modeling as I have a client in the automobile industry, but I never get very far. If I could model to even half this standard it would be helpful in my work.

The main reason why I'm posting my WIP is to inspire others!
If I, a 'simple' ICT-guy, can do this, imagine what you as a designer can do!!

As is said before, the only ingredient needed is patience

And if I can help in any way, please let me know

@emerald15 said:

It's not actually that I don't understand the tutorials, it's that it gets so complicated that I lose my way. Its such a pleasure scrolling through your images of the process seeing how you tackle each part. You mention Elisei's book - did it help? Perhaps I should start reading.

I highly recommend them! Elisei has a good/clean way of explaing by word and picture. It also comes with a video of the work, so you can see him doing it.

When you work and study by his tutorial, you will see you'll get grip of techniques en alter/improve them to your own style.
Imho this is the best way to learn.

Do give it a try

@emerald15 said:

I ask pretty much the same questions as hellnbak, (particularly regarding getting a smooth finish). Incidently, hellnbak - fan of your work too... can't beleive you manage it without Artisan!

+1!

Progress

After making the head in full detail, to confince myself I can do this, I started to make the whole model in rough shapes that represent the outlining of the model.

This way I could get a good grip on the sizes and shapes of all the parts, cause that is some tough cooky when you have limited pictures of limited angles...

Also discoverd loads of movable parts and joints and realised that the shapes of adjoining parts is critical to prevent overlapping parts when moving the parts.
Since the goal is to make it a full detailed model, the parts have to be able to move like their supposed to.

So it took me a sweet amount of hours to get it right, but I think I got it.

torso

Back

Radar arm

Railgun arm

[b]Leg[/b}

All together, it turns out like this

Shot with pivotpoints/sliders

I would appreciate your input, mainly on the proportians of the parts and it relationships

Next up is fine detailing all the parts.

@hellnbak said:

Wow, I just figured out how much 500 euros is!! For that price I hope it's at least made of metal. It would definitely be cool to have one tho. Wonder if you could add servos and whatnot and have it mow the lawn or something.

Your model is looking good

Thx!
If it could mow the lawn, do the dishes, etc. I would pay way more then those 500
(Don't let the misses hear this)

@iichiversii said:

Maybe you should model this so you can have each section 3D printed sh00ks, its looking good from what i see

I was thinking about that too, but don't know anything about it's possibilities and prices/quality.
Also don't know how I have to model exactly to get a good result/product.

But it sure is an intersting follow up of a good sketch

@liam887 said:

Do a good job on this and you can have your own one printed - although probably more than £500!!

Loving the renders and modeling!

Only suggestion I can come up with is to make some corners less 'harsh'/sharp, like on the chairs and couch in 'Living Room 4'.

Keep up the great work!

I like

Once again: an amazing job Hellnbak! Can't believe the smoothness in the model without using SS.

Taking another hat off for you sir

Further detailed jaw and cockpit made

Have to admit that I had to look twice before realizing it is a render

Great job I would say and can't say much to Improve it
Maybe a pic of the real life one could help?

Btw: the doors with it colors give me that Matrix feeling 'the blue door brings you back to what you now as the real world, the red one tells you the truth'

Great job

Not familiar with the Munsters, but love the rides instantly!

You really rock!

Bad ass +1