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J2VFX · 11-24-2012, 09:53 PM

Well it's been pretty much forever since I modeled any complex hard surface stuff. When the LucasFilm/Disney news broke, I saw a sketch of Wall E with R2D2 details. Thought this would be an excellent challenge and something fun to do. I've been wanting to develop my hard surface skills for awhile, so I am eager for feedback. Am poly modeling in 3ds Max 2013.

Here is the front body plate with all of R2's familiar detailing.

J2VFX · 11-24-2012, 09:57 PM

Update to the two main horizontal blue pieces at the top. I didn't get the indentations quite right. Trying to model from memory instead of taking a fresh look at references. Oops.

J2VFX · 11-24-2012, 09:58 PM

Closeup of the cylindrical port at the bottom front center and the wireframe

J2VFX · 11-24-2012, 09:59 PM

Here's the quick start of the arm.

J2VFX · 11-24-2012, 09:59 PM

Closeup of some of the R2 details added in and wire.

kineticjee · 11-25-2012, 01:14 AM

this is looking good. is it part of wider project?
just a quick query are you bothered about all the triangles around the fan? i never know unless i start making excessive geo.

J2VFX · 11-25-2012, 01:58 AM

No it's purely a modeling challenge to myself and a concept that I thought would be fun.

As for the tri's, I'm not that concerned at the moment. I don't have that much experience modeling hard surfaces, and right now as long as I don't get any creases where I don't want them or wrinkles (where polys fold back over themselves) I'm happy. I've watched several of Grant Warwick's videos, so I'm just running with that technique. If I'm doing something wrong, hopefully someone here will point it out!

Thanks for stopping by and looking!

kineticjee · 11-29-2012, 11:23 PM

thanks j2vfx. ill check grants videos, thanks for the tip. its looking great so far.

J2VFX · 04-08-2013, 05:06 PM

Been awhile since I updated this, but i have been making progress. Here is the work on the hand.

J2VFX · 04-08-2013, 05:08 PM

Closed in the sides and created the track for his arm to slide

J2VFX · 04-08-2013, 05:09 PM

Created his tracks and started the plates for the top of his head

J2VFX · 04-08-2013, 05:11 PM

Working on his head/eyes

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wall -2D2 11-24-2012, 09:53 PM Well it's been pretty much forever since I modeled any complex hard surface stuff. When the LucasFilm/Disney news broke, I saw a sketch of Wall E with R2D2 details. Thought this would be an excellent challenge and something fun to do. I've been wanting to develop my hard surface skills for awhile, so I am eager for feedback. Am poly modeling in 3ds Max 2013. Here is the front body plate with all of R2's familiar detailing. Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	11-24-2012, 09:57 PM Update to the two main horizontal blue pieces at the top. I didn't get the indentations quite right. Trying to model from memory instead of taking a fresh look at references. Oops. Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	11-24-2012, 09:58 PM Closeup of the cylindrical port at the bottom front center and the wireframe Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	11-24-2012, 09:59 PM Here's the quick start of the arm. Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	11-24-2012, 09:59 PM Closeup of some of the R2 details added in and wire. Attached Thumbnails

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kineticjee Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 98 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	11-25-2012, 01:14 AM this is looking good. is it part of wider project? just a quick query are you bothered about all the triangles around the fan? i never know unless i start making excessive geo.

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	11-25-2012, 01:58 AM No it's purely a modeling challenge to myself and a concept that I thought would be fun. As for the tri's, I'm not that concerned at the moment. I don't have that much experience modeling hard surfaces, and right now as long as I don't get any creases where I don't want them or wrinkles (where polys fold back over themselves) I'm happy. I've watched several of Grant Warwick's videos, so I'm just running with that technique. If I'm doing something wrong, hopefully someone here will point it out! Thanks for stopping by and looking!

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kineticjee Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 98 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	11-29-2012, 11:23 PM thanks j2vfx. ill check grants videos, thanks for the tip. its looking great so far.

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	04-08-2013, 05:06 PM Been awhile since I updated this, but i have been making progress. Here is the work on the hand. Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	04-08-2013, 05:08 PM Closed in the sides and created the track for his arm to slide Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	04-08-2013, 05:09 PM Created his tracks and started the plates for the top of his head Attached Thumbnails

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J2VFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	04-08-2013, 05:11 PM Working on his head/eyes Attached Thumbnails