FK14 Le Mans

[Madratter]

That is some complicated modeling going on there.

[Boof69]

Yeah it's not too easy without the proper 3 views and allot of the reference on the internet are from very similar angles.
The double cockpit canopy still needs allot of work as does the single canopy but they are in place. Once I get those done I will work on the cockpit itself. Right now there is nothing there I'm just using a 2sided material for the renders. I'm not looking forward to the sweeping wing faring since reference is sparse in this area as well.
Plugging away...

[Fly_electric]

Originally Posted by Madratter

That is some complicated modeling going on there.

Yep, the pros always make it look easy!

[jeffpn]

Pros? They won't let us make money off these!!

[Boof69]

More progress.

[Madratter]

This is kind of silly, but I love the blue for the blue prints.

As for the plane itself, it looks so sleek. What an interesting plane to model.

[Boof69]

Thanks MR
I do the blue because all the geometry selections in Max are white so it makes things more visible. When I cut up my 3 views I add a layer on top and color it blue the blend "overlay".

It's super interesting especially with such deplorable reference images.

[jeffpn]

You're a sculptor, remember???

[Boof69]

I know that's what you like to call me. I said I've sculpted but I'm not sure that makes me a sculptor.

[jeffpn]

Just call me "The Tracer!!" (I think that's a cool nickname!)

[Madratter]

Originally Posted by Boof69

Thanks MR
I do the blue because all the geometry selections in Max are white so it makes things more visible. When I cut up my 3 views I add a layer on top and color it blue the blend "overlay".

It's super interesting especially with such deplorable reference images.

It's the double bubble of trouble. It would have helped if at least the more complicated of the two canopies was what was in the 3 view.

On the other hand, now you don't have to tweak endlessly to get it to exactly match the 3 view.

[Boof69]

You said a mouthful.

[Boof69]

OK I guess I lied. I will be doing the cockpit last I think.
I've added the wings and I am more than happy with the way the farings have turned out. Also the wing tips turned out well too.

With everything modeled including the alternate canopy polys are at 4,444.

[Boof69]

Last of today's updates. Landing gear are done. Funny how the poly count goes up after wheels and wheel pants. I'm now at 7,219.

[jeffpn]

Originally Posted by Boof69

Funny how the poly count goes up after wheels and wheel pants. I'm now at 7,219.

There seems to be a pattern here...