Our 3D backhoe model is progressing quickly toward the final product. Progressing past the initial block out stages, we're starting to finalize the hard-surface pieces of the machine. In part 4, I'd like to cover the creation of hydraulic lines (like I said I would last time), answer any questionable modeling situations like in part 3, and / or simply model in real time for an hour or two. However 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. If you're interested in the project please jump over to the Forum Thread to learn more!
| Modeling Heavy Equipment: Backhoe (Part 3) | Modeling Heavy Equipment: Backhoe (Part 5) |
|---|---|
 |
 |
| Modeling a Motorcycle | Fundamentals of 3D Mesh Modeling in Blender |
 |
 |
Once you've created the custom orientation you can select the face then hit shift+numpad 7 to go to a top local view in that custom system or front or side, then rotate
I wish the save police had been watching me a few times lol
Kent has been saving on his own, the force should've been been more alert
Yah I use them a lot Im addicted lol
SAVE SAVE SAVE
I love the cusom orientations when I need them
SAAAAAAAAAVVVVVEEEEE
The Save Police has failed today
Select the outer vertices, create a face then create a new coordinate system.
OCD = obsessive-compulsive disorder