agep Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I've wanted to model a truck for a long time (no, the Lego racer does not count). I've just started on the peterbilt model. I hope to be able to make the wrecker version out of it, but due to little referance and no blueprints of that particular model (1996) I'm not sure. Anyway, I dont have much to show yet: LATEST UPDATE (21.05.07) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainLock Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largento Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Excellent start! Your models are really fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtaz Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nice start Stian .... I was driving yesterday when I crossed with a Volvo, I was looking at it and thinking how would be interesting to model it. You were faster. I see that my style of mechanical modelling differs of yours... I begin on the side then I make the front, rear and top. Can we see wireframes ?? keep updates coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks guys I see that my style of mechanical modelling differs of yours... I begin on the side then I make the front, rear and top. Can we see wireframes ?? keep updates coming... actually, the way I usually start modeling vehicles is that I usually carve out the profile an extrude it, then start working on the wheel well. but then again it varies a little, depending on what kind of vehicle. Here is the wireframe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlover Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 WOH... nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_black_mage Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 taking that extra mile for detail i see...nice man, can't wait till you start rendering images! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguy20k Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Have I mentioned how much I hate you and your models? You make me feel pathetic, man! Hope you're happy. Ok, seriously, that model already looks total awesomeness. Can't wait until it's more complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetanman Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are definitely the best modeler i have ever seen. i am surprised an animation studio hasn't seen your work yet, and hired you. lol. keep you the good work. you are great. btw, what is the patch count just for that much modeled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noober Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Great start. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 This is really nice! I have a question more then a crit.... I think that the shiny silver steele grate that goes around the front is one piece, without the seem at the top area that you have... I might be wrong, I'm not trucker. But when I see the truck hoods up, the whole metal grate usually comes up with the hood. Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thank you guys for your nice comments. I'll have an update within tomorrow I might be wrongand you are see attached image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Here is an update on the Peterbilt. Let me know what you think so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Looking so good! What's the patch count at now? Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_black_mage Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 wow man you rock! not offten i see that much detail(modeling wise), normally people take shortcuts. but you don't i admire that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Oh, just another one of your absolutely AWESOME WIPs, Stian. Ho, hum... --------------------- 10-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thank you for your nice comments What's the patch count at now?its almost 10K at this point (I could probably remove a few K's by using bump for rivets though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dborruso Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 wow wow wow. That is beautiful. I would like to know the patch count too. very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bigboote Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Very nice work as always Stian. And GREAT powerful subject material...are you going to accompany it with a 'Fruehauf'??? I'd be interested in obtaining this model when finished, are you planning on selling? I'm sure David Dustin would want to throw it into his collection as well...or are you making it for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfaz Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Jeepers! I can almost hear the tires humming down the highway, the smell of diesel exhaust wafting through my rolled down windows, a '77 Black Bird Trans Am running blocker for a beer laden, boot legging transport... (as I now come back to reality) That is one fine looking model you are building Stian. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 thank you guys for your comments This model is a personal project. just for fun Here is a new update. I had to do a rendertest. Let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlover Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 YOU ARE A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER... lol that is the best model i have seen in a while.. no offense to those other great models out there... but this is the BOMB... dang!! can i see the wireframe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngman Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 O M G Stunning! Actually i think that might be an understatement. Superb work Stian,great attention to detail. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagooos Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 thank you guys for your comments This model is a personal project. just for fun Here is a new update. I had to do a rendertest. Let me know what you think Looks like that could be a peterbuilt brochure . Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpeak2 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 What can I say Stian, awesome model so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_black_mage Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Teach me your rendering ways...O.o(seriously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 You see! What did I tell you? Awesome! Stian, can you educate me and explain what those large chromed cylinders on either side of the cab, in front of the doors, are for? Are they air filters or part of the exhaust system? I'm just wondering if they get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dborruso Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 all i got to say is HOT DIGGITY DAMN! that's sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWBradbury Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Stian, that looks incredible. Though I would suggest increasing your gamma a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnderson Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 That looks great Stian! It's an inspiration to all of us! Keep it up! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Stian, can you educate me and explain what those large chromed cylinders on either side of the cab, in front of the doors, are for? Are they air filters or part of the exhaust system? I'm just wondering if they get hot. Those are the air filters for the engine. Stian, you always amaze me how fast you produce these models at such amazing quality! You are quite a gifted 3D modeler. Bill Gaylord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Stian, maybe this could be your next project! Your Peterbilt got me wondering what is the world's largest diesel engine. I found it! Largest diesel engine in the world. Thought you might find it interesting. 25,480 liters of displacement, 108,920 hp at 102 rpm, 5,608,312 lb/ft of torque at 102rpm. Engine weighs 2300 tons, 300 of which is just the crankshaft! It consumes 1,660 gallons of heavy fuel oil per hour, at %50 efficiency, which is actually pretty efficient. (Most engines run 25-35%.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWBradbury Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Ummm... William, some of the side links on that page arn't really appropriate for the younger users. Still, I'm glad to see they're making the engines more efficient. Hopefullly they get them running on an electrolysis system so they can save on oil as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 And here is the ship the engine was made for! Emma Maersk Sorry, Stian! Don't mean to steal your thread. No more distractions...I promise! That is indeed a very fine model of the Peterbilt 379. Are you going to do any interior details? Bill Gaylord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted May 18, 2007 Admin Share Posted May 18, 2007 I could swear I already commented but don't see a post from me here. Just want to add in my words of praise. You certainly haven't lost your modeling ability! Your work is as impressive as always. The texturing and lighting is a treat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animas3D Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Oh my gosh. Wonderful model. Also, great lighting as well. How did you achieve it? (the lighting. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWBradbury Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Also, great lighting as well. How did you achieve it? (the lighting. That's Ambiant Occlusion. If you don't have V13.0 or higher, you can use skylights to get the same look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animas3D Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 That's Ambiant Occlusion. If you don't have V13.0 or higher, you can use skylights to get the same look. Thanks, Matt. I do have the latest version and am interested in AO (and did a little experimenting with it). I was, however, not aware that AO handled reflections so nicely (the chrome). Regarding the windows, How does AO handle transparency? in this render it looks great, however I seem to recall in Yves' tut, that the clear shield in Buzz Lightyear's helmet rendered solid. Does AO render transparent objects correctly? What about transparent objects with reflections such as windows? Is this doable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWBradbury Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 AO does not penetarte through geometry, so if you have a transparent surface, A:M will render it as if it were completely opaque. A way to get around this is to make any transparent surfaces in another model which does not cast AO. I'm hopping that Yves allows for individual groups to cast AO in a single model, but he's got his hands full as it is. The very bright reflections are not a result of AO. There is a patch with an EXR decal applied to it. This decal has color values much brighter than white so you can get more intense reflections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animas3D Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 The very bright reflections are not a result of AO. There is a patch with an EXR decal applied to it. This decal has color values much brighter than white so you can get more intense reflections. Thanks, that is interesting. Would you please explain the steps one would go through to set up an EXR decal with values brighter than white such as you mention. Feel free to move it to a different thread if you think it woulld be hijacking Stian's Peterbilt thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Wow! Just fantastic! Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Here is a new update. I haven't had to much time to work on it, have been prioritized working on TWO anyway, let me know what you think Best regards Stian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter ledger Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Superb!!! Your work is always astounding. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Superb!!! Your work is always astounding. Peter Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsjustme Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Fantastic! You are a very scary man, Stian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhar Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yeah... it's okaaaaay Stian; it's so perfect it's sterile - (this is actually a compliment of the highest degree). Trucks fresh out of the factory don't even come out this clean How about some Armorall for those tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlover Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 HOLY SMACKEROLI... lol... can i see a wireframe or shaded/wireframe of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agep Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thank you guys can i see a wireframe or shaded/wireframe of this.Sure. here you go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jirard Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I'm floored! Very nice work. I thought the ship was great to. I'm amazed with how much detail you got with relatively so few splines. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totlover Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 dang.... so you dont have any bump maps eh? you know how to go into detail without so much splines. SUPERB what is the patch count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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