I've been trying to develop my skills in 3D modelling with Wings 3D (can't stay old school too long, you know) with the idea of using models to work out general shapes in more traditional illustrations (in the short term, anyway -- full-out rendering is more a long-term goal). I've sent in a sample packet to Palladium, but figured I'd go ahead and share some of what I've got done here.
I'd love to hear any and all feedback you folks might have. I'm still a newbie on the 3d side of things and can take all the tips/hints/tricks I can get.
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1.) First up, my first attempt -- I call it the Modular Shuttlepod (or "ModPod"). It's a pull hauler for carrying cargo containers; I got the idea from watching a freight train. It's originally intended as an AU craft but could also work for Phase World.
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2.) This is a concept for a heavy fighter/bomber. The housings on the front of the outriggers are covers for mini-missile launchers and slide back and up to reveal them. Pilots refer to the action as "baring the claws." Unfortunately the guns on the 3d model didn't make it to the final illustration due to time constraints.
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/216 ... 3449_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/217 ... 20ee_o.jpg (final illustration as sent to PB)
3.) This project is going 'the other way around' -- starting with a traditional illustration and basing a 3d model off of it.
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4.) Just playing around with shapes here. Not off to a bad start, but I think I'm going to re-design the cockpit area to create a full deck up there.
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