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Aug 19th, 2006 at 3:43pm

Felix/FFDS   Offline
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Anyone with Katahu's talent, expertise, and patience can create great models.

It takes a true slacker and dilettante to create a...


BUMMER B-1


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(Created from a paper model template)


Actually, creating something simple like this (basically folded polygons)  is a good way to start.   In this case, I downloaded a paper card model and used is as the background image against which to make simple polygons which I then "folded" to shape.

Of course, this is when you start really appreciating other modeller's finesse and the power of modelling programs.   

From these basic shapes, with the right modelling program, you can then continue refining the edges, adding detail, etc, etc.

Naturally, a simple boxy model like this is useful for scenery that will not be inspected too closely, or as a "test bed" for textures, etc. etc. etc.

Doing this quickie refreshes in my mind basic modelling concepts and the appreciation I have for  real modellers.

 

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Reply #1 - Aug 19th, 2006 at 5:46pm

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LOL. That's a nice Bummer you got there. Grin
 
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Reply #2 - Aug 20th, 2006 at 3:43am

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Would make a nice scenery object (if you colored the textures and added wheels)
 

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Reply #3 - Aug 23rd, 2006 at 3:49am

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Thats basically all my first model was.
I would laugh if someing in FS or CFS, dropped a car as a bomb. Grin
 

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Reply #4 - Aug 23rd, 2006 at 11:21am

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Thats basically all my first model was.
I would laugh if someing in FS or CFS, dropped a car as a bomb. Grin


With the moving carriers as part of the AI in FSX, I wouldn't be surprised if someone actually made a C-130 drop a Humvee. Grin
 
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