Collab 2020: Modeling Heavy Equipment (Backhoe)

[Shawn Blanch]

Um….. I think Adrian SHOULD do the engine that way. Who’s to say we should stop his awesomeness? If he’s going to model the engine then he’s going to go all the way! lol

Nothing less than 100% for the next stream @adrian2301 . We’re counting on you!

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Yeah…. can’t make the next live stream.

Just kidding, wouldn’t miss it.

So that means I failed, I’m on about 0.1% if that’s 100%.

[Karen Trevino]

Y’all making me sad I can’t be here…

[Rita Geraghty]

Karen, I am letting you know that I have been working on side mirrors, steering wheel, etc. I hope to get them finished as soon as possible. I am getting the hang of 2.83. 

[Karen Trevino]

Rita, my heroin!

Peter Varga @rationalrats is also looking to help where he can.  He is in the collaboration chat also. 

This is my last post til I return….wait…I’m addicted to this place. I’ll be checking in when I can, I hope to be here for the livestream.

Y’all have fun!  

[Rita Geraghty]

I have checked works by Wanoco 4D: 9 works in 6 months and 27 works last year. That is impressive.

[Kent Trammell]

@adrian2301 @blanchsb @pfbourassa Sure if you all submit one file with all your parts I’m fine with that. Reminds me that I need to reassess file management in this latter stage of the production.

[Shawn Blanch]

Back by popular demand: another “how I dunnit” video for our crew. Kent asked me to cover how I made a couple of parts using the array and curve modifiers: dynamic zip ties, and hose protective springs that don’t deform around tight bends!…………but mainly zip ties.

Sit back with some cookies for this one and be on the lookout for the Easter egg. I hope y’all enjoy!

[Ingmar Franz]

Thanks @blanchsb, once again an excellent tutorial 😀 !

[Kent Trammell]

@undiscovered I said I would rope you into this collaboration thread! As a group we’re nearly finished with the exterior of the backhoe model. This is “phase 1” and “phase 2” will be the interior of the cab which should commence very soon (possibly after next week’s stream).

If interested you should definitely join for phase 2!

[Shawn Blanch]

You mean in 2 weeks right?

[Shawn Blanch]

Welcome to the DOG Pound @undiscovered 

Omar will get you your DOG tags here shortly

[Omar Domenech]

Ok, here’s the link to my finished part. Everything properly named in the outliner and finished.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Nc7P0RQ3lAdfU4bSq2YwdZDZqd9wYUHo?usp=sharing

[Adrian Bellworthy]

I can definitely say that I have learned a lot during this live stream journey. This is probably the most instructive project I have done and a great introductory into hard surface modeling. Thanks @theluthier for guiding us along. 

Well said @blanchsb , I can honestly say I also have learnt so much from the live stream, but also from everyone involved, especially those who have put the time and effort into posting video tutorials, and for the guidance and support in the DOG pound.

[Shawn Blanch]

So true! Actually, I completely forgot that we have had gold nuggets from most members of the team.

It is great learning all around. I have learned quite a bit from looking at how others modeled certain things, now that I stop to think about it.

And the side-bar tutorials too! @spikeyxxx  and his “never make a tire without this” video!

Being on a team like this has felt way different than modeling on my own. Lot’s of fun interactions and I have to say I have gotten to know a lot of people who I have looked up to on the course.

Oh, that reminds me: @pfbourassa and @adrian2301 how are things coming on our combined hydraulics projects? We will want to work together this week to get our combined file submitted.

I am almost done with the modeling portion of my assembly and am ready to do a final collab before submission for a final fit check on my end. I should be ready for that by end of day today or tomorrow at latest.

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