Backhoe Contribution – Blanchsb – Exterior Loader Arms and Interior Chair

[Kent Trammell]

You’re like a burly digital man AND a burly real man. I’m more the former 😬

[Adrian Bellworthy]

I could do with one of those for the jeep I have been working on @blanchsb 

[Shawn Blanch]

I hope that is going to be a Sahara Model. I had one of those in high school. It was awesome. That is looking sick my friend!

Mine is currently an ‘01 Cherokee Classic (the last year they made them before taking a break). It’s always got something going on that needs work, but it is also really easy to work on under the hood most days because of the straight 6 there is a lot of room in there.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Reference I’m using is a 2018 Wrangler Rubicon. I’ve always wanted a Jeep, Driving with the wind in my hair, getting soaked in the UK weather…. Hmmmm maybe I should emigrate first.

[Shawn Blanch]

Just finished up with water system replacement on the Jeep over the weekend and got the garage all cleaned up today.

Looks and works beautifully. And I saved a bunch doing it myself (I keep telling myself that anyway  🤣)

I actually got some modeling time in again, huzzah! I cleaned up some loose ends on my file and deleted most of my helper objects. I am leaving a couple of helper empties til the end of this section and will apply mirror mods when no mo changes be needed.

I also added some materials for a render update and posted the render on my Forum Header section. I used the color scheme of   @spikeyxxx to stay consistent. It’s not final but just for the render.

It really has come a long way. Everyone’s assembly has!

[Kent Trammell]

Seeing your neighborhood in the background took me right back to Texas! I don’t think I’ve responded about our connection there yet.

The wife and I lived in Dallas for 3 years (early 2011 through late 2013). 2 years I working at Reel FX in Deep Ellum, which is what brought us there, and the 3rd year was my first working remotely for CGC. Those were golden years for us. We loved the city, made lasting friendships, and developed some Texas pride. Ultimately we moved back to Virginia to start our family where we grew up and our extended families still reside. We hope to visit Dallas again in the near future. @blanchsb Perhaps you’d be close enough to grab coffee in that event.

[Shawn Blanch]

Woah, Deep Ellum is where all the cool kids hang. That is sweet. 

Once a Texan, always a Texan.

Everything is ’bout an hour away in Texas, so of course I would be close enough. I wouldn’t want to impose but would definitely be up to grabbing a drink if you have free time during your visit. (I don’t drink coffee but there’s plenty of drink options so that’s not an issue for me). I work in DeSoto which is a half hour from Dallas airports and I can cut out from work for a bit if it would be during the week.. I am in a role where I can come and go when I want.

[Kent Trammell]

Everything is ’bout an hour away in Texas

Haha so true. Lets aim for drinks! I don’t have concrete plans to visit at the moment but when we do I’ll ping you.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

What a small world we live in….. I live in the UK. I know, to far to meet up.

But my Sister-in-law and Niece and family live in Virginia and my Wife’s Cousins live in Texas.

I know it’s a big place, Texas is probably bigger than the whole of the UK, but small world all the same.

[Kent Trammell]

That’s wild @adrian2301! Funny how often small-world stuff like this happens. If your relatives are close enough to Richmond, VA and you’re in for a visit, send me a message 🤜🤛

[Adrian Bellworthy]

I would be extremely honoured @theluthier . Wow, They were living in Richmond, but I think about a year or so ago moved closer to Washington. We have talked about a trip, but probably wont happen for a few years yet. Perhaps when we do I can also stop by and see my mate @blanchsb on the way to Houston, TX. on our road trip. 

[Shawn Blanch]

That would be sweet.

[Kent Trammell]

Haha road trip! Count me in 🚙🗺️

[Shawn Blanch]

I figured I would post some of my seat progress here. I got the lower portion blocked and some decent smoothing going on. The back rest still has some work to do, but the block-out is a good start. Just using this top down for reference on the location moreso than the design. I have other reference images for our actual seat.

[Kent Trammell]

Looking good so far @blanchsb 🤘

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