3D Modelling and Design

[ToteMaus]

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So, I got so excited with world building for my sci-fi RP, that I dusted off my old CAD skills I learned while schooling to be an engineer to make a 3D model of the ship for the RP. Well, it turned out nice, and I really like it. It dawned on me that others could use similar models to flesh out their RPs and worlds a bit. And so, I have been considering taking requests/commissions for the community of RPN! Below is the SS Earl of Ulster, the space freighter for my upcoming sci-fi RP. Hope you guys like it! </p>


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[Nozomu]

You should consider smoothing your model out, other than that nice

 

[ToteMaus]

My experience is only in engineering, so it's a little rough, yeah. I hope to improve with time!

 

[Nozomu]

I see, well it looks pretty good, I suggest the tool Z-brush if you really wanna get into 3d modeling

 

[ToteMaus]

I am using my old student CAD version, which was never meant for art by any means! I would be happy to find a more visually appealing software.

 

[Nozomu]

Z-Brush is made for 3d models for things like Video games and maybe movies, but if you do use it I suggest doing the colors in a program like Photo shop after.


Batman in Zbrush


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[ToteMaus]

That is awesome! My CAD software was never made to look pretty. It's main purposes are 3D printing and feeding your models directly to machines to fabricate the model.


 
I just looked up Z-Brush and the price is more than my yearly pay after expenses. T~T

 

[Nozomu]

Zbrush cost a pretty high but there is a free one called Sculptris I think


http://pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/


 
Sculptris is JUST 3d modeling tho, why Z brush has allot more utility.

 

[ToteMaus]

I use 123D Design for the models, and am learning Meshmixer for colours and textures.

 

[Nozomu]

I like Z brush better because you can have a picture of lets say a character in the background lets say you got this picture here


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Then you can put it in the background and sculpt a face accurate to hers because you have her front facial profile and the side view.

 

[ToteMaus]

Cool!

 

[Nozomu]

I'm not sure if the program Sculptis has that ability but its basically just as good as Zbrush in terms of models.

 

[ToteMaus]

I'll look into it!

 

[ToteMaus]

I've been dusting off my rusty old CAD skills and I made something so much prettier than that ship!

 

[Nozomu]

Nice,

 

[ToteMaus]

I've been practising more! (Mostly on swords xD ) Here's a blade popular in Britain and other parts of Europe, called the carp's tongue, because it was parallel for most of the blade length, then tapered rapidly. This gave it the benefits of both a slashing and a thrusting blade.

And here's an XIIIa type sword.

And a Renaissance Italian short sword/dagger that was used by civilians for self defence.

 

[Killigrew]

so clean~ and pretty~

 

[ToteMaus]

Thanks Killi!

 

[The One Eyed Bandit]

Oh! You do 3D too?


Finally, a companion in this 2D Wasteland of a site!

 

[ToteMaus]

3D is way more fun!

 

[Nozomu]

I 3d T3T, I just prefer 2d cus manga drawing.

 

[ToteMaus]

Weeeeeell, since more was asked for, I have been working on a type XVI arming sword. This sword was shorter and had a shorter handle for one handed use, and had a thick, diamond cross section to help it punch through the increasingly stronger armour of the day.

 

[ToteMaus]

This one is a type of rondel dagger called a misericorde. It was carried by knights in the late middle ages to deliver the death blow to mortally wounded knights, hence its name, meaning "act of mercy". It was long and narrow enough to go through the gaps in plate armour under the shoulder or the holes in the visor of a helmet.

 

[Melody Lovegood]

I always wanted to get into 3D stuff, The things in the pics look so cool, although i think it would be a bit too hard for me.

 

[ToteMaus]

It's actually really easy. I might be able to teach you some of it!