SPHA-T

[starwarsguy]

I'm beginning another model for my fanfilm, the SPHA-T (Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery Turbolaser). I'm working down fromt he tip of the cannon. Here's what I have so far:

[starwarsguy]

I realize the cannon length is a bit off so far, but I'm going to tweak at the end. Here's reference:

[modernhorse]

Nice posting on all these models STG ! Please also post wires.

 

Also, any description of your modeling process would be cool. Is this all by eye or are your rotoscoping, etc?

 

Doug

[starwarsguy]

I'll have some wires up soon!

 

This is all by eye. I am using the Star Wars guide to vehciles which has some pictures of em and i'm getting some details fromt he movie. I basically start at a point that I think I can get into the most detail without going offcourse on making a likeness of it, then continue from there to the end. I don't wry about too many patches because my computer runs very well, so I can make one shape out of many to simplify things.

[starwarsguy]

Another Update:

[nerrazzi]

man..., you sure are busy crankin'em out aren't cha?

 

Hey, how are you building these models anyway? Are you guessing as to what the dimensions are or do you have "The Essential Guide to Vehicles & Vessels" from Bill Smith? ...wait, none of the newer star wars stuff is in that edition....

 

I've noticed that you're creating a lot of the battlefield vehicles & artillery, I really can't wait to see what you've got planned. You saw what Lucas did, there was a lot of dust and blaster fire and explosions not to mention all the droids & jedi fighting... when's the expected release date and where will we be able to see the premiere?

 

last question:

how are you planning on doing the explosions? are you going to use A:M or artbeats or alamdv...

 

Thought I'd share these pics... check out these models of 3PO & R2 I did a year ago...

 

3PO isn't rigged but R2 is... I wanted to make R2 break dance but never got around to doing it.

[starwarsguy]

Wow, nice! I'm not sure when I'll be done, because I'm not done with the script. No planneed release date yet, but when I have one, you'll know.

 

I'm not quite sure how I'll do the explosions, I've been looking for ways over the last week or so, but can't find any good, firey ones. I might use sprites. WHat were those other programs you mentioned?

 

For my reference I am using "The NEW Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels" by Haden Blackman.

[nerrazzi]

Alamdv or artbeats. although artbeats is really pricy, they do have the best explosions. I "think" there is a series of explosion .tga's of the hash cd, you might want to check it out. Come to think of it, if you're doing a large battle scene a program called Chrominator could help you with a lot of compositing & garbage mattes, (cut down on some of that rendering) here's one example: Here's one that will help you create the hologram effect.

[starwarsguy]

thnx!

[starwarsguy]

sry about the long period of silence... i didn't have much time to work on my models over the past few days

 

well, i just sat down and did some work on the feet. here's one:

[starwarsguy]

Well, it's about done... Just need to add the front and back bumpers. There's probably alot wrong with it (as usual) so feel free to post comments and critique.

 

Left side:

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Right side:

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I finally textured this thing. I pulled some textures out of the movie. I just need to clean up the side a bit. Critique welcone!

[entity]

Can't wait to see all of your models in action... how's the rigging going?

[starwarsguy]

It's tough rigging these guys, especially the spider droid's walk, but I'm doing fine so far...

[-TC-]

That looks great, i still cant wait to see the finished film.

[starwarsguy]

Thanks! It's great to get positive feedback from you guys! I don't think there's much more to post on this thread... But I can assure you I'll have another model going by tonight and a whole other thread!