Mirn’s Book of Renders

[Michael Mirn]

Greeting, 3d-world stranger. In this humble place I’ll share some of my works, thoughts, hopes and achievements.
Feel free to share your thoughts as well. I really like to read some valuable feedback and critical comments.

[Michael Mirn]

The first motorcycle, Reitwagen. Step one:

[spikeyxxx]

Oh, that’s a cool thing to model!

(Just be aware that that is not an orthographic picture, but I’m sure you got that covered…)

Looking forward to see more.

[Michael Mirn]

Yes, @spikeyxxx, I’ve noticed that but thank you for the warning)
Sometimes I wish I had a proper blueprint for that thing — but that would be too boring I suppose. No reverse engineering and all that guessing.

[Michael Mirn]

It is a great model indeed. Frame, looks like a dual toy horse so far:

[Matthew Fricker]

Looks like a good start, best of luck with this one 🙂 

[spikeyxxx]

@michaelmirn In dutch, a bicycle is also called an iron horse…..

[Michael Mirn]

Thanks a lot, @frikkr , @spikeyxxx .

I am going to texture that model too. Well, as soon as I can figure where this pipe actually leads…

[Keith]

What an interesting bike! Looking forward to seeing your work on this Michael!

[Michael Mirn]

Step 3: Frame and side wheels:

@beefkeef thanks, Keith. I am trying to be a dedicated person and not a slacker so I’ll do my best to keep it daily updated)

That model is really fun to make and it is going well so far. But I wonder — how would someone approach that or shape this? Do I really have to add that curve? Should I bypass that edge?
I like all these little decisions that come along and form the whole picture eventually.  

[Michael Mirn]

What a beast that retro bike really is:

[Shawn Blanch]

I could really see some kind of steam-punk ‘take’ on this in my imagination.

It’s looking great so far.

[Michael Mirn]

Thanks, @blanchsb

Yes, it is a historical model but I feel the urge to tweak it here and there) specially on that stage. To add some matrix-like antimatter pods or some rusty oven-shaped engine with steamy pipes and coal sparks.

The funny thing is: that bike I’m modeling (or rather cycle with engine) is from 1885 but it has that futuristic vibes, it is almost like the modern concepts:

That magic will be gone soon. It is going away right now, as I am adding the spokes)

[Michael Mirn]

Part 4:

Gonna fix that engine soon.

[Shawn Blanch]

It’s okay I can still imagine it.

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