CAR AND BIKE LOVERS THREAD - MARK IV

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,057

    ...I wish there was a better free alternative to Blender to convert these models to .obj.

  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    There is, just not a free alternative!

     

  • What?  Blender is free but there is also poseray as a free alternative...  I'm sure there are others as well.

  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    Poseray doesn't work with dff files.

     

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,057

    ...there is a cost to Blender as learning it is like free climbing El Capitan in a blizzard.

  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    There is a learning curve to all 3D software, especially modeling programs, so we can't blame that only on Blender, and it really isn't that hard to work with once you start getting the hang of it!

     

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,057
    edited April 2016

    ...I find Hexagon to be a lot easier to work with as its UI doesn't have a steep learning curve of it's own like Blender's does and it is stirctly a dedicated modeller without all the other bells and whistles of a "full featured" app..

    Unfortunately Hex is very limited in what formats one can import, and .dff is one it doesn't handle.

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  • mjc1016mjc1016 Posts: 15,001
    edited April 2016

    This is a native blend file, from Blendswap.com...

     

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  • cjmarshcjmarsh Posts: 62
    kyoto kid said:

    ...I find Hexagon to be a lot easier to work with as its UI doesn't have a steep learning curve of it's own like Blender's does and it is stirctly a dedicated modeller without all the other bells and whistles of a "full featured" app..

    Unfortunately Hex is very limited in what formats one can import, and .dff is one it doesn't handle.

    Why not just use Blender as an import/export intermediary and stick with your preferred modelling app? Also, if you're looking for an app that is (relatively) easy to work with I'd recommend checking out Modo Indie. It has a streamlined workflow that, once you learn it, lets you just model without getting bogged down in menus like in Maya and Blender. It also has falloffs, workplanes, action centers, and profiles which are mostly unique to Modo and extremely powerful.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,057

    ...I just can't get past the keyboard driven UI Blender uses.

    299$ for a perpetual Modo Indie licence (not into software by subscription) is far more than I could afford.

  • cjmarshcjmarsh Posts: 62

    I completely understand and agree with you on Blender's UI, but in it's defense they recently implemented custom pie menus that made it a much more pleasant experience when I tried it out a bit. Although I also had a look at Hexagon's manual recently and I have to say I was impressed by the progress it's made in the years since I'd looked at it last. If they only had an API for plugins I'd consider switching myself.

  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822
    mjc1016 said:

    This is a native blend file, from Blendswap.com...

     

    Looks nice but the building needs some color!

     

  • cjmarshcjmarsh Posts: 62

    Ford GT40

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  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822
    cjmarsh said:

    Ford GT40

    Here's lookin' at cha!...sweeeeeeeet!

     

  • cjmarshcjmarsh Posts: 62

    Been busy lately, but here's a Bugatti Atlantic.

    I'm starting to run out of free cars...

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    The Drifters Car Club at their Friday Night Meeting

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  • Tramp GraphicsTramp Graphics Posts: 2,411

    OK. That one's a wee bit disturbing. frown

  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822

    Wee a bit disturbed...haha.

  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822

    I worked on this 55 Chevy today. I was doing good until I heard that Prince had been found dead. I stopped then. Here is what I have.

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    Nomad Babe!

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    Estelle in the City!

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  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822
    GLWoodard said:

    Estelle in the City!

    Nice!...what car is that?

     

  • music2u4umusic2u4u Posts: 2,822
    GLWoodard said:

    Nomad Babe!

    I think I know that Nomad, but the windshield looks kinda funky. Is it Nationale's? If so, I have it.

     

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335
    music2u4u said:
    GLWoodard said:

    Estelle in the City!

    Nice!...what car is that?

    That is the Model A coupe from the 3D Warehouse.

     

     

  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335
    music2u4u said:
    GLWoodard said:

    Nomad Babe!

    I think I know that Nomad, but the windshield looks kinda funky. Is it Nationale's? If so, I have it.

    Yep, Nationale7's 57 Chevy's all share many of the same components, just like the real thing!

     

     

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    Hotrod Hannah and her Truck!

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  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335

    Meridiana!

     

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  • Tramp GraphicsTramp Graphics Posts: 2,411
    edited May 2016

    This was a commissioned piece I just finished for a client for her Husband. She wanted a very patriotic Red-White and Blue "American" theme with mountains in the background and Old Glory and an American Eagle as the main focus, along with a Chevy car (her husband loves Chevy). 

     

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  • Robert FreiseRobert Freise Posts: 4,444

    Nice work

  • GLWoodardGLWoodard Posts: 3,335
    edited May 2016

    This was a commissioned piece I just finished for a client for her Husband. She wanted a very patriotic Red-White and Blue "American" theme with mountains in the background and Old Glory and an American Eagle as the main focus, along with a Chevy car (her husband loves Chevy). 

     

    Very nice.

     

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