Our 3D backhoe model is taking shape. Progressing past the initial block out stages, we're starting to finalize the hard-surface pieces of the machine. In part 3, I'd like to cover the creation of hydraulic lines and the advanced shrinkwrap technique for cutting construction lines on smooth shapes. Though given that I'm predicting this a month away, these topics are subject to change.
This complex model is a collaborative effort between instructor and Citizen members. The idea is to build this crazy thing together! If you're interested in contributing, please jump over to the Forum Thread to learn more!
| Modeling Heavy Equipment: Backhoe (Part 2) | Modeling Heavy Equipment: Backhoe (Part 4) |
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| Modeling a Motorcycle | Fundamentals of 3D Mesh Modeling in Blender |
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I've learned alot by my boo boos
@adrian2301 I like watching the struggle still. You can't substitute live. It shows the thought process while trying to teach a crowd
this reminds me of making a looping animation
The name of our Punk Band, Bad Topology
uumav bad topology
@theluthier despite the initial mistake with the tread I am learning a lot on this work flow for the tire still!
That's a nice idea Adrian
I already seen it
[Q] why not just model them separately and use a Boolean modifier?
@theluthier Maybe record your rehearsal and Play it during the live stream