Archive for May, 2016
More texture work and a bit of code.
I’ve done more detailing on the cylinder part. I might settle on a metallic look instead of the “shiny grey” I had initially planned. Added a few rivets for accent and a couple of other things no one will notice and did some inworld testing.
I also did some tests for the animation sequences.
Some greeble.
Not a huge progress, i have a grade A headache so that will do until it gets better. Detailed the button “box” and added some pointless greeble on the hinges.
Chat restrictor, textures & rotating dials
I’ve completed an early draft of the normal maps. I had to redo a large chunk of the high poly because creased edges wouldn’t behave. I really like the look of the rotating lock dial but I’m not so sure about the “lock/unlock” symbols.
I also normal mapped a small “high security” keyhole in the top of the unit, it is just drawn on the rotating dial so the lock will rotate with the colored discs.
I think it’s a nice touch.
Low polygon version complete!
With some really tight UVs. Next step: Detailing the high polygon model and making suitable materials.
Folding control panel
It blooms like a spring flower! Awww 😀
Some chat restrictor thing.
Between the headaches and the depressive state I’m still trying to get out of this creative rut and the train isn’t going anywhere at the moment. I figured I would try something different.
A few months ago I was prototyping some code for a chat restriction device, but it was just that: a prototype.
This is an attempt at giving it a shape, like the ATM. It is kind of a weird “man machine” interface. It has a protective cover and some kind of internal piece that slides out.
The idea is that the controls would be on a pair of folding “petals” when the internal piece slides out.
Lets see where this leads me… I guess.
Paw Mittens update.
Small update on the paw mittens, there was a pair of missing animations for the left hand when connecting to collars. And I also added a “no editing” restriction when buckled in 🙂
Undercarriage redux
Yesterday was good but not that good, so I worked some more on those motor thingies. I think it’s better.
Updates on the train stuff
I’ve spent a lot of time today working on the undercarriage. I’m also pushing the model to high-resolution I will rebuild a low-res over it at the end. I tried two different frame designs and the second one appears to do the trick.
One small issue: its way too wide for the ladder and brake tanks.