My first model

[Zylorex]

While I was drawing some concept art for my book,
I wanted to make those ships, weapons and creatures (yes it's sci-fi) to look more...alive...

First thing that came to my mind was 3D modeling, I was intrigued by the fact that my ships
and creatures can no longer be just drawing on paper or electric impulses in my brain....
They can be real...:shok:

So, I started with the most basic tool I have found: Google SketchUp.
As you can see in the following pictures, I'm not very skilled. But I'm a fast learner, and
I'm willing to learn. It's not exactly what I have in my mind, but it'll do.

And here it is: XA-22 "Leopard" Nanofusion Spacecraft (ignore the nanofusion part, it's just for my book)

I might post some drawings, if someone want me to.
Tips and criticism are welcome (yes I know it's boxy)


Original





Improved (a bit)

[Cosmos]

It's a man! with Two fingers and a Modelpeen.

Not bad for your first try buddy!

Keep it up ^^

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[kikatsu]

not bad not bad at all
I like the basic shape, but I find that it is a bit too flat...maybe you can angle down the two front engine pylons slightly it would look better?

[Zylorex]

I'm sorry for such a delayed reply.

I've been working hard on this model, but it's too complicated to make a ship in SketchUp. Just now it begins to surface, SketchUp is not very good for ship models, let alone some detailed capital ships...

So, I'm looking for a new tool to model and the first thing that came to my mind is Milkshape 3D. So, any suggestions on which 3D modeling program should I start to model (like a beginner's program) ?

[akka1000]

dont use milkshape for modeling, its better for texturing stuff

I use Metaseqoia, theres also gmax, 3dsmax
depends how you like to model.

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Come on, everyone!

Hark, the Bounty Hunters si-ing,
Death to all the pirate kings...

Goals: To be interviewed by Chris Hansen on Dateline NBC.

[Prysin]

make it a train, and it becomes. THE MANTRAIN

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[Birdtalon]

Great for a first try!

If you want to try and improve, take a look at a picture of an aircraft, spaceship, or whatever you want. Take inspiration from it and constantly refer back to it. Don't copy it, but look at curves and features which you could adapt and make your own.

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[Captain]

is it a MAN?

spaceman yars

on seriuos note:

good first try

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[Zylorex]

Ok, thanks for the tip, Metasequoia it is!

And yeah the model looked horribly, now it's much better but I'm not satisfied.

@Birdtalon: Yes! I have been looking into many imagined and real vehicles, I already got the picture in my head but the problem is the tool [ Which has been resolved (thanks Akka) ].

So, you won't be hearing from me for some time, I've got alot of work to do....

Thanks again everyone for comments and criticism ( And if I have time I'll make a Mantrain;))

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[Luis]

It's a man! with Two fingers and a ... penis between the legs?
a Modelpeen.

Not bad for your first try buddy!

Keep it up ^^

That was fixed.

Ok,

The model looks "okay". I give it a 6 out of 10; 7 to be generous.

What is missing is details, a canopy/cockpit, and wings. (Yes, i know you have knew that,just a reminder:P)

You have the body ready it seems, imo, but it is looking good and i give you props to that model.

Don't give up.