First model

Okay.

So I finally found enough the time between overtime at my job to learn some Blender.

I've had it for a few days, and am aiming for custom models for Quake 1, since the Wii controls are fucking amazing.

Keep in mind this is the first model I've ever worked on to "completion," and my first attempt at anything in Blender, so don't expect anything HD.

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There's a few vertex errors here and there, I know. I'm not entirely sure how to fix them at this point, I'm not completely familiar with all of the tools yet. First model after all...

So does m00kz have potential to do some crazy shit in Quake, guyz? Crit encouraged

Any tips on fixing vertex errors would be appreciated.

For a first model it looks fairly decent. The proportions are waaaaaay off though. The handle is really thin in comparison to the barrel and slide

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Originally Posted by ironclad

For a first model it looks fairly decent. The proportions are waaaaaay off though. The handle is really thin in comparison to the barrel and slide

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I noticed that too. I was thinking about fattening it, but it'd be off of the reference picture if I did that (as if a bunch of shit in it already isn't, LOL), so I just left as is.

looks fine except the handle.

Just widen the handle a bit, should be easy enough with the scale tool in vert mode with the right verts selected (scale horizontally and it should widen the grip). I' far from a modeling expert, so I may not have used the correct terms there, and there's probably a better way.

Okay, I widened the handle a bit, which wound up fucking up the front of the gun. I redid it and it actually came out a bit better.

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Lol, errors on teh back

Top is way too wide and the proportions seem to be very wrong. See if you can get/make some good ref images for both sides, the front, back, top, bottom, etc. and apply that to each face on a box or something. Then model based off of that.

I'd recommend that you get a trial copy of 3DS or Maya, get a rough understanding of the interface (not too difficult really) and follow through this tutorial. When you are done with it go ahead and follow this one through all three sections.

Then go ahead and try your hand at modeling something more complex. Remember that the method in both tutorials is only one method (most people use it, it's good for things with lots of flat surfaces but very complex curves can be a pain imo) and that there are other ways to make 3D models as well.

If you need help aim or xfire me.

Thanks I'll have to check those out when I get the chance.

I do have 3DS Max laying around on this computer somewhere, but.. eh, it seems so complex, I always get lost or hit some key that screws up what the cursor does... so I figured I'd try a free, more simplistic program. And I've actually been having fun with it.

On a side note, whoever made the reference I'm using really fucked up the grip.. I probably should have made my own:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/...8e3c687c_b.jpg

Make the top not as wide and the handle ALOT wider. Then it will look good. (:

rofl that looks goofy. It's actually not bad for a first attempt, you seem to have a good understanding of plane modeling, however you should remove the line of symmetry down the middle and make them one object, and yes those references are terrible the handle needs to be much wider. But it's a good start.