Collab 2020: Modeling Heavy Equipment (Backhoe)

[Karen Trevino]

How can I get with those working on the cab to collaborate. lol Im not so sure I want everyone to know how goofy I really https://imgur.com/gallery/wredLl0  

 I couldnt get this gif to post lol

[Karen Trevino]

Yes I agree with Jake…I believe it can be easily fixed ummm fitted… help!

[Bhavesh Patel]

Thanks Karen and Kent. I saw that and I have added my name there. 

[shan jay]

@theluthier 

Where is the third assinment tab? 

[Jake Korosi]

I too agree; I believe the curve evident in @blanchsb’s image is the x-wise curve around the edge of the roof, and only makes it look like the roof is “domed” due to the camera perspective.

In @adrian2301’s photo, the top of the roof has channels molded into it, which could be the design solution to the rain problem.

[Kent Trammell]

📣 Assignment #3: Finalize 50% of your chosen Part

May 14, 2020  – June 7, 2020

For the assignment period between stream 3 and stream 4 the focus is finalizing aspects of our chosen backhoe parts. We all know by now that this level of complex modeling is slow and tedius. Therefore my expectation for assignment #2 submissions is to complete at least 50% of your chosen part. You can of course go further than 50% if you’re able but 50% is the minimum goal.

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Everyone start from the same file

I still think this approach is best. After each stream I will upload a .blend for everyone to the corresponding stream page. For example, on the stream 3 page you will find the MASTER_caterpillar-434e_model_03.blend file available to download.

*Note that the scale of all objects (including reference images) has been increased slightly as I mentioned in the 3rd stream. Everything *should* be accurate for measurement checks.

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Assignment Submission

I’ve added a new tab to the Google Sheet labeled: #3: Finalize 50%

The names of contributors are carried over from the second assignment. To submit for assignment #3, contributors just need to make a comment containing a link to their .blend file in the Attempt cell beside their name

The DUE DATE for assignment #3 submissions is JUNE 5, 2020**

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Individual Forum Threads

We’ve outgrown this main thread. Every day it’s more difficult to make sense of our communication. So we decided in stream 3 to create individual threads for each contributing artist. The idea is for all communication regarding specific parts to take place within individual threads. Still check the main thread for general communication, questions, assignment prompts, etc.

Calling all contributors of the Dog Pound: Please create a new forum thread (as a homework submission) with a title following this naming convention:

Backhoe Contribution – Username – Part Name

I’ve created one for my part as well if you want to see an example.

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Showcase Trailer (WIP) from @pfbourassa

If you missed the premier, here’s the wicked cool trailer pfbourassa is working on. Imagine how cool the final cut will be when we’re done modeling 🤩

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Tire Demo from @spikeyxxx 

Don’t miss the chance to hear the voice of a legendary CGC member! Spikey has taken the time to record a quick demo of his clever tire-modeling approach. Spoiler: It’s way better than the one I showed on stream.

[Shawn Blanch]

“Ahhhhhh, yes” said the blind man, spitting into the wind…………”it’s all coming back to me now”

Indeed I was wrong. Nice work Jake and Adrian. Those roof cutouts would guide rain water off just as easily. The sides are curved but the top is flat with ribs (or are they ruffles?). Now I’m hungry

[Shawn Blanch]

  @spikeyxxx tire video – my reaction

[Adrian Bellworthy]

@pfbourassa really cool trailer. In a way I cant wait for the final result, it’s gonna be box office stuff. Netflix here we come.

Its not about the destination, Its about the journey……..

The journey so far has been great,

But that destination is looking pretty good from here.

You all have to see @spikeyxxx  tyre (tire)  demo how ever  you spell it, Excellent is the same wherever you are.

@theluthier we don’t have to do a video tutorial on our parts forum thread do we? I’m shy, HaHaHa

@blanchsb and these guys have started something. 

[Parker Bourassa]

Thanks! I really tried to show the journey as well as the final result, and I hope that can continue until this project wraps up.

I’ll be checking all the threads for new material.

Keep posting WIP beautiful screenshots, and draw overs!

[Karen Trevino]

Watching now!

[Adrian Bellworthy]

@theluthier [Q] For the forum you say a new thread for each part, as I have 2 parts can I keep to 1 thread or should it be 2?

As for others with 2 parts also, @spikeyxxx with wheels and axle for one I can think of at the moment.

[Karen Trevino]

@adrian2301 do you get messages on here?  I sent you one on tues and you didn’t reply.  

[Kent Trammell]

@adrian2301 Good question. I vote yes to keeping it one thread per artist as opposed to one thread per part. I will update the assignment prompt with this info.

 we don’t have to do a video tutorial on our parts forum thread do we?

Haha no that’s not an expectation. But now you’ve planted the idea for a future homework assignment perhaps 🤔

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Sorry @ketre I just had a look through the thread but can’t find anything I didn’t respond to on Tuesday. Now you gonna help me up…. haha

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