Model a High-Poly RPG Rocket Launcher in 3ds Max – Day 2
Because of the time constraints inherit to realtime video tutorials, it is usually almost impossible to find tutorials that deal with modeling large or very complex objects, as they would just take too much time to complete. Well not any more. In this mammoth, 3 day, nearly 10 hour long video tutorial series, Chris Tate will give us an in-depth look at modeling a faithfully constructed, photorealistically precise high-poly RPG launcher and rocket using 3d Studio Max.
This tutorial is Day 2 in a series – Go to Day 1, or Day 3
Throughout the creation of the model, we will utilize a wide range of modeling tools and techniques, including many of 3ds Max’s edit poly and spline modeling tools. We will also work with subdivision quite heavily , while going over the workflow for many different objects and discussing the use of support edges, and when and where it’s necessary to use them. Lastly, we will talk about the final mesh clean up, fixing problem areas, and the use of proper topology when cutting holes into subdivided surfaces while maintaining a quad based mesh.
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You can find the reference images and schematic blueprints here: http://d2d04grx5ahzvh.cloudfront.net/097_Max_RPG/RPG_Blueprint_And_Reference_Images.zip
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Nice! That was fast.
this is by far the most incridible modeling tutorial i’ve ever seen
thnax man, keep up
hallelujah
Super!Nice! :-)))
Great tutorials… im learning loads n loads each time i see another tutorial… so a nice brush up for advanced users and begginers. Great Lesson
Классно !
Nice Cant wait for Day 3
Fantastico! Tan bueno como los de pago. Gracias desde España (Fantastic! So good as those of payment. Thank you from Spain)
Waiting for more material
Thanks guys! I’m really glad everyone’s enjoying the series so far:) Best of luck on day 2!
Just great man!
Cant wait to finish…
Thanks from Brazil!
hey
thanks for the tutorial I am new to 3ds max or 3d in general.I want to know what screen resolution are you using.and whats is the best resolution.
Thankyou.
Nice tutorials,I learned a lot about what I now think of as subdividing by hand by chamfering to replace using turbosmooth on everything.
grate tutor. but i dont find day 3 video, in this link http://cg.tutsplus.com/tutorials/3d-art/model-a-high-poly-rpg-rocket-launcher-in-3ds-max-day-3/ video from day day 2. please, help me. sorry for my english
That’s because Day 3 hasn’t been posted yet. Not to worry, you can find it on here soon:)
Great series but what happened to the rest ? Like how to model the actual ‘warhead’ and make the rear handle attach to the rpg itself ?
Hey Jannes,
Not to worry, I didn’t skip over anything. All the remaining pieces are covered in Day 3. Which should be up soon.
Oh, Great. Thanks a lot. I really enjoy these tutorials. Even a beginner like me can follow them pretty easily.
thanks. i think that my mistake.
Thanks Chris.
This is awsome tutorial i ever learn.
Kindly request if you also teach how to texturize these type of high poly models?
Hmm, I often hear: «select these guys». Many people call them guys, why?
Not sure really, I know I do it all the time during my tutorials and like you mentioned, other people seem to do it too. There’s absolutely no reason for it, I guess it’s just a different way of saying “Let’s select these ones” or “Let’s select those objects” or “That Polygon” etc… I don’t consciously make an effort to do it, but it just seems to come out that way sometimes ;)
On the bright side… I guess it’s better then saying “ok, let’s select vert 1274″ or “edge 372″… Yeah, I think that would get annoying so fast, I’d have to stop the tutorial to punch myself in the face for saying it like that… ;)
Cheers!
What is point of coloring elements with black color, if you add blue shader to them after that?
Hey Ant,
That’s just personal preference, changing the color to black gives me a Black wireframe over the model when the pieces aren’t selected. (and the edged faces are toggles on with “F4″) I just prefer to have everything one color, because I find it’s a little easier to look at then having a bunch of random colors displayed all over the model. It also controls what color you mesh will be in “wireframe” mode (“F3″).
I usually apply a default Grey or Blue shader because I like the contrast and find it helps make the edges a little more visible… But you can use whatever color you like and it will stay the color regardless of what shader you apply :)
Hope this helps
Thank you too mach
It’s really Good tutorial I am lucky to fond tutorial like this .
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
there is so much to learn from you…plz don’t ever stop uploading tutorials.
So neat and clear!!!
merci.Je ne comprends pas les paroles car je ne parle que le Français mais j’arrive quand meme à suivre.
encore Merci.
Translation: “Thank you. I do not understand the specifics because I speak only French but I have been able to follow along nevertheless. Again Thank you:)”
Awesome tutorial.
By chance, can anyone link me to a photoshop tutorial that describes how to do the outline layered effect the final image has?
i love your work
and also your brother ban tate
keep
oh my, i am pretty good at maya, my workplace though uses 3dsmax, and just using this tutorial showed me EVERYTHING i needed to know in modeling @ 3dsm. dude, u rock.
Thank you. Awfully nice tutorials.
I learn lots of drawing technique from your tutorials. Maybe I am rookie but thanks to Chris I create model easily.
I’m already a big fan. Subscribe for all the tutorials that are undoubtedly the best. Congratulations Chris. Thank you very much. walmir – Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
Hi Chris. Thank’s for this great tutorial.
I have a question about topology.
Is it correct to modelling as you did for the trigger housing mesh with multisided polygons instead of creating a shape formed completely with quads?
Thank you
Hi
Great tutorial on Max man. And you know You are my teacher now. all the time i am looking for the new tutorial of yours. and you will be happy to know that i am improving. my skill is growing. As like you are my digital tutor now. i am ready to spend countless hours on your tutorials.
can you make a mental ray rendering tutorial basic and advance ? that will help lot of people including me. i am eagerly waiting for that tutorial.
wish you good luck and keep going my teacher.
with best
Apu.