WIP: M4

SPARK · Post by **SPARK** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:50 pm

Well, I used to model weapons a long time ago but I quit for a while and this is my latest model...Started about 1 hour ago so that is why there are still some rough spots and not that much detail. I would just like some suggestions.

RaVNzCRoFT · Post by **RaVNzCRoFT** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:03 pm

I modeled that same gun a few weeks ago. The basic form looks good, but like you said, it really needs a lot of detail.

rossmum · Post by **rossmum** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:15 pm

The shape's a bit off, are you using a reference picture?

Also... it's just a tad on the boxy side...

and the magazine really doesn't need rounded edges.

SnaFuBAR · Post by **SnaFuBAR** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:16 am

for God's sake... use a reference image. you're way off. stop tracing with splines, and use plane modeling. when you trace with a spline like you did, you end up with this goofy looking, one dimensional weapon.

rossmum · Post by **rossmum** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:53 am

SnaFuBAR wrote:for God's sake... use a reference image. you're way off. stop tracing with splines, and use plane modeling. when you trace with a spline like you did, you end up with this goofy looking, one dimensional weapon.

You can get more or less spot-on models with splines. Just takes a lot more time and effort.

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:32 am

Barrel is way to long, it looks like one block

Darkstorm995 · Post by **Darkstorm995** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:19 am

It looks like you modelled it with one side reference. Next time you model a gun get a lot of refs for it if you want it to be accurate from all sides.

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:20 am

yes ive found that helps so you can see how it looks from behind etc.

Caboose{SE} · Post by **Caboose{SE}** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:59 am

SnaFuBAR wrote:for God's sake... use a reference image. you're way off. stop tracing with splines, and use plane modeling. when you trace with a spline like you did, you end up with this goofy looking, one dimensional weapon.

SPARK · Post by **SPARK** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:58 pm

SnaFuBAR wrote:for God's sake... use a reference image. you're way off. stop tracing with splines, and use plane modeling. when you trace with a spline like you did, you end up with this goofy looking, one dimensional weapon.

No need to be rude. I said I was new okay? I just started this model. Plus, the barrel really is that long...I know because I saw it in pictures.

Darkstorm995 · Post by **Darkstorm995** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:42 pm

you said you used to model weapons a long time ago...

Caboose{SE} · Post by **Caboose{SE}** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:53 pm

when posting something asking for feedback you have to open and ready for any critism. as rude as snafs may seem he is right and i agree with him >_>. theres a difference between just flaming and being a douche and citisising.

(and that wasnt really a rude post >_>)

more on topic it is quite ugly

learn plane modeling or use katarn's gun modeling for dummies

rossmum · Post by **rossmum** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:40 pm

Plane modelling something does not automatically make it look good. If I were you, Spark, I'd work on getting the shape spot on, then adding details.

For God's sake people, plane modelling gives you cleaner models and allows you to add more detail because of that, but it won't just rescue any model and make it awesome. Sheesh.

Caboose{SE} · Post by **Caboose{SE}** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:00 pm

no but its a start...

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:44 pm

but plane modeling is easier, thats what ive found out when trying diffent ways.

Darkstorm995 · Post by **Darkstorm995** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:55 am

There are those who can make better looking models using different Techniques.

Katarn · Post by **Katarn** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:04 pm

Now I'm going to say this once and only once:

Plane modeling is the BEST way to model GUNS, end of discussion.

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:06 pm

Katarn you tell them

, when i said it was easy i meant it, this is my first plane model

rossmum · Post by **rossmum** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:45 pm

Katarn wrote:Now I'm going to say this once and only once:

Plane modeling is the BEST way to model GUNS, end of discussion.

I didn't dispute that. I disputed the view that just because something's plane modelled, even if it looks like a piece of shit, doesn't mean it's automatically good like some people think.

Kurroda · Post by **Kurroda** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:47 pm

yeah i know what you mean, people assume if they plane model it will be the best thing.