Topic: New to modelling, new to community.. Hello (Read 6174 times)

deepstation31 · « **on:** April 13, 2007, 10:21:34 am »

Just popping in to say hello, some great models being created in here, some fine artists, I am a new complete newbee when it comes to any of this sort of stuff but it looks like allot of fun, I know that it wont happen over night but i hope to join in and show some things that at least resemble ships soon.. lol

I love your work, and can only hope that in the coming months i can learn some techniques and some tips and tricks too.

See you round guys.

pepperman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2007, 01:55:29 pm »

Welcome aboard mate. Look forward to seeing your contributions when you get ready. In the interim, feel free to ask question and learn. As your pointer out, there are some very talented modellers here.

deepstation31 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2007, 04:06:41 am »

Thanks fellas... yeah, i will ask plenty of questions and pick plenty of brains at every oppertunity lol

intermech · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2007, 11:39:57 am »

Posting has been slow around here, we need a new guy so that we can have something to post about.

So are you just getting into modelling, or are you looking to get the models into an SFC game as well?

What SFC game are you looking to get models into?

What software do you have access to?

What is your first questiong?

Where do you want to start?

deepstation31 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2007, 01:15:07 pm »

Hmmmm the Bar you say . . .

Im a complete newbee, I have on old version of Max v4.2 which im playing around with, and an old copy of photoshop V6. I have learnt some basic box modelling and mapping, I love the SFC series and BC but not legacy

I have a burning question after studying some of WZ models, how do you use multiple materials like that? or am i not making any sense lol

Bernard Guignard · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2007, 05:28:20 pm »

Welcome to the Group Enjoy yourself

Adonis · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2007, 06:23:40 pm »

Quote from: deepstation31 on April 14, 2007, 01:15:07 pm

Hmmmm the Bar you say . . .

Im a complete newbee, I have on old version of Max v4.2 which im playing around with, and an old copy of photoshop V6. I have learnt some basic box modelling and mapping, I love the SFC series and BC but not legacy

I have a burning question after studying some of WZ models, how do you use multiple materials like that? or am i not making any sense lol

Hello dude.

First comes first. get yourself familiarized with the modelling tools, and get to know them well, then we'll move to mapping.

Oh, and if you have MSN, add me, if you don't, get it and add me lol.

deepstation31 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:14:28 am »

Lol... ok thanks fellas,

I will be sure to get ahold of MSN ASAP, and I will continue to get used to the modelling tools as you have suggested.. thank you.

Red_Sharif · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:27:18 am »

Can I jump on this bandwagon too?

I've played around with milkshape, just done some minor kit-bashing, but I'm looking to learn more. What I really want is to lay my hands on a copy of Max that is compatible with the .mod format. I've done a little looking around, to no avail. Any help in that area would be appreciated.

As for my areas of interest, I'm strictly SFC: OP in where I want to contribute to the community. I'm also an old school SFB player, so I would like to direct my efforts toward the TOS / pre-TOS area of modelling. I've always been a Fed captain, but I see plenty of Fed models out there. I would focus more on creating models for races that are less represented.

Adonis · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2007, 12:28:52 pm »

Quote from: Red_Sharif on April 15, 2007, 08:27:18 am

Can I jump on this bandwagon too?

I've played around with milkshape, just done some minor kit-bashing, but I'm looking to learn more. What I really want is to lay my hands on a copy of Max that is compatible with the .mod format. I've done a little looking around, to no avail. Any help in that area would be appreciated.

As for my areas of interest, I'm strictly SFC: OP in where I want to contribute to the community. I'm also an old school SFB player, so I would like to direct my efforts toward the TOS / pre-TOS area of modelling. I've always been a Fed captain, but I see plenty of Fed models out there. I would focus more on creating models for races that are less represented.

When you get ahold of a copy of Max, I'm here to help

GotAFarmYet? · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2007, 05:21:46 pm »

Max version 3x,4x and 5x all work with SFC. The export utilities can be found at Nightsoft.

Using multiple maps instead of one requires unwrapping it to different places.

[ISC]Phaser · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2007, 05:46:13 am »

Discreet has max listed at $3,195.00 USD and Adobe has Photoshop listed at $309.00 USD (stores near me),now i'm not saying everyone but i'm sure there are some that got their copies free from another source.
From just browsing the internet FULL versions of MAX 3-9 are available and damn near all FULL versions of Photoshop can be found.
I don't condone getting it that way but there out there.

intermech · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2007, 01:40:58 pm »

Yo Red_Sharif,

I strictly use Milkshape for modelling and have been able to push it pretty far. Untill you get your copy of Max, I would be happy to help you with any Milkshape questions.

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:23:48 pm »

Before you dive into max try gmax. For SFC purposes it'll do everything max will do. You can export .md3 format and import it into Milkshape to export to SFC.
look at this thread. http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163365145.0.html There's lots of freeware here including useful 2D programs.

atheorhaven · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2007, 04:07:58 pm »

Quote from: Fallen_Warrior on April 16, 2007, 09:36:56 am

as for acquiring the software legality heres some handy pointers:
. Computer Fairs (not just a great place for hardware, i picked up a copy of PSP9 for £25/$48)
. Library sales (not only can you pick up some handy "modeling for dummies" but sometimes they sell CD's, Movies and Software)
. Ebay (people will sell anything for anything if they lose intrest in it also great for private stores/shops to sell excess/old stock off)
. Sites such as Amazon (people sell older copies of software for about half the price)
Hope this helps

Hey, just to throw in a note, my copy of 3dsMax 3.1 was picked up at a government auction for $25 CDN, so look for those as well.. usuallly that sorrt of thing will be thrown into a "assorted software" box because they won't know what it's used for..

manitoba1073 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2007, 11:34:14 pm »

hell even yardsales work well for finding software. lol got a box of stuff and it had PSP7 and max4 in it for 5 bucks usa lol

and welcome to the show

deepstation31 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2007, 06:05:32 am »

I got Photoshop 6 for £89, in Mostyn market in North Wales.. I got max 4.2 off my uncle from liverpool, He uses v9 now and gave me his copy, granted I dont own my own licence but he reckons thats ok, aslong as im not trying to make a profit or actually use the software for anything that would end up being commercially viable in any respect. Aslong as it is just a hobby i can sit on thbe wire and smile

And I am

deepstation31 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2007, 06:23:17 am »

http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163374213.0.html

I am starting my first full project here... progress can be shown throughout the day

deepstation31 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2007, 06:54:02 am »

Quote from: GotAFarmYet? on April 15, 2007, 05:21:46 pm

Max version 3x,4x and 5x all work with SFC. The export utilities can be found at Nightsoft.

Using multiple maps instead of one requires unwrapping it to different places.

Thanks 4 the tip. appreciated.

Geks · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2007, 11:56:26 am »

Hi I was looking through the internet today and noticed the Dynaverse forum, the modelling section appealed to me greatly, I have been making models for about 6 months now for my own pleasure in sfcIII and will gladly share with this community.. just thought i would jump on the freight train here and say hi before you guys see me posting comments and thinking "WTF?? who is that??"

So this is me... hope to chat and learn some new stuff while im here, I can see advice is given freely and that is fantastic, loads of great work being thrown out, so many different standards that its comfortable to comment on and join in.

So I hope to speak to you all in the future

P.s.. I will post a wip on somthing im working on later for some feedback... thanks.

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