TheMegaMaster´s 3D Adventures

[TheMegaMaster]

Hey guys!

I´m making my first steps in 3d modeling at the moment, so I decided to create this thread
for some constructive feedback and (hopefully) good criticism.
My first model is the "FN Scar-L":







The model is made with the XSI 6.1 Mod Tool, because it´s a good program to start with. As
soon as I know the basics, I´ll switch to 3ds Max.

C&C welcome.

Greetings,
MegaMaster

[Xenoxr]

I cant really find anything to crit here, this model is looking good mate.You say this if your first time with a 3D modeling package, if so nice one . Looking forward to seeing some textures

[Kosai106]

That looks very good actually. It got some neat details all around.
Very nice to see.

But I would suggest you to make the handle a little more "Round" if you know.
Also, I've noticed some incorrect details around on the model.
The front sight for example; You've made an 'dot' on the lower side of it, that should be an hole instead.
Also on the barrel's end, there should be some holes too.

But besides all that, its an overall great model. Very good start. Much better than my first model.
+1

[sampson]

i have finished a scar-h (in my sketchbook thread) and the two guns are pretty similar... the big bolts you have are just indented, not going out and normal mapping them is what i did..

the front sight doesnt go down the middle but its two bits coming together at the top like a horshoe kinda thing.

[TheMegaMaster]

Wow thanks for the kind comments!

Xeno:
I´m going to watch some UV mapping/texturing tutorials soon (If you know some good ones, tell me please.).

Kosai:
Yeah, I know, but I have no idea how to make these holes...

sampson:
Thanks for the suggestion, will change the front sight.

[Xenoxr]

I found these tutorials and tips where pretty helpfull.

Hard Surface Texturing

Top Ten Texturing Tips

[fabiodan]

in the last image, there's an n-gon showing. Fix it into quads (you can define the shape and make it a lot better if you do it)

Then get those cylinders and do two things:
- Reduce the sides of the ones that are closer to the front (only if it's an fps model)
- Take the vertex in the middle and either pull it out of the cylinder to define a rounded shape, or remove it to spare one single triangle.

EDIT: This applies to all cylinders, even for the scope. If that extra vertex on each isn't defining any shape, take it out.

[Garrador]

For the RIS you could make a box and put all the rails on it, instead of having it like it is now. to reduce tri count.

[TheMegaMaster]

Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate the feedback. I will try to improve the Scar soon, but for now, I´ve started with some industrial style buildings:


15 Objects
5609 Tris

Hope you like the first one, C&C welcome.

[TheMegaMaster]

Alright, I decided to show some of my current wip CE² maps.

Strike (CoD4 Remake)





Lago





WoodLand





All of them are Team-Deathmatch multiplayer maps for Crysis Wars.