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) |
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| Modeling a Motorcycle | Fundamentals of 3D Mesh Modeling in Blender |
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ok no problem
I know there is a jungle of hoses within the swing frame
ppfbourassa I'd leave that for Wayne
@adrian2301 Nope, I've already started blocking it out.
Blanch, it's an overlay
Parker I am using a lot of empties for my rig to get back to normal. They are a Godsend to me
[Q] should we think ahead for rigging hoses between moving parts? Like hooking them to empties and stuff?
[Q] Is there a way to add the arrow-normal pieces if we accidentally lose them on the bezier curve? I had this issue earlier....
Those cables remind me of bike works.