jays83gsl

How big is the blender download?

LaRazaUnida

It says only 4.7 but it is not loading up for the download

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Finally went through

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AAHHH Dont know what the hell to do!! Looks all complicated..lol

This should be interesting

jays83gsl

So it's only 4.7 MB? If so, I'll download it to see what it can do

smnc

It's from an old ad I have for the GSL-SE...

I'll have to go to the inlaws to scan them. Should be able to get to it tommorow.

I'll search the rest of my RX-7 collection to see what I've got in a top view...

jays83gsl

Thanks a ton. I've been looking for 'prints since I got my car, and have been unable to find them. You're a real hero

Anyway, as soon as you've got those scans in, I can start working on the model, and we'll see how long it takes. It usually takes me quite some time to do a model, because I HATE leaving anything out (even bolts!) The Viper was a bit of a dissapointment to me, because I couldn't get ahold of a real on to see into the engine bay and whatnot, so inside it's rather empty.

The FB, though, I'm confident that I know almost every bolt on the damn thing, so it'll be a VERY detailed model.

Thanks again

Edit: I forgot to mention, that one may have much trouble finding a top view. If it can't be found in print form, Someone's gonna have to go up on their roof to take the pic!

rxtory

um i have Autocab dont know if it is any good but i tried it many times to get used to and gave up and have uninstalled it cause it pissed me off way to much iam sure i could learn if i put some hours into it..............maybe a rainy day

jays83gsl

No, autocad just SUCKS

jays83gsl

Okay, I downloaded Blender, and it's confusing as hell and offers only one veiwport, and it's just. . . . empty.

Again, as usual, Max defeats a modeller.

smnc

Well, sort of. I do a lot of CAD work (tho my 3D skills aren't so good).

AutoCAD is the jack of all trades in CAD progams. It doesn't do anything especially well, but it does do everything to some degree.

I still use it (OLD AutoCAD LT '95, lol) for tossing together quick sketches of stuff...

smnc

Lol, No problem. I'd love to have a 3D model to screw around with... God know I'd never be able to make one myself...

My 3D skills suck, although I'm prety good with 2D CAD...

Pele

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Fu*k that. We need THIS:

http://www.yfish.net/snkgallary/movie/RX-7/RX-7-2.swf

smnc

WOW!

Hey guys, can you do that for us

x0ny

If we can find some more good view point pictures, let's all take a shot at maknig the model. I'll try to make one.

btw, I can't believe some of you guys actually paid fully for these programs o_o...then again...im a cheap ****.

BLOWNandTWISTED

anyone use cinema 4d?? i remember taking a class back in high school and i made an '98 eclipse model with that program. its a pretty straight forward program.

jays83gsl

I remember wanting Cinema 4D back when I was in HS, but finally decided on Strata 3d Pro (the only 3d modelling program I've ever actually payed for!)

I think if we can all take a shot at this, it'll get done quicker and better. Most programs can export/import to different formats, so if one of us gets stuck on something, we'll be able to help each other out by sending a peice of the model or something.

Know this: I'm a self proclaimed MASTER of lighting, texturing, and rendering, so even if I get fubarred on the modelling, if someone else can finish the model itself, I can paint, light, and render it

Yay us!

jays83gsl

****, just saw that FC thing. It would be totally possible, other than the fact that I, at least, don't have a clue about SWF flash, so someone else would have to code the pictures into that.
Like I've said before, I model EVERYTHING into my models, when I can, and that includes all of the stuff on that FC and then some.

x0ny

I can transfer it into flash, but it has to be in 3DS format.

z-beater

Wow that FC model is incredible. Great detail. I agree auto cad is useless for rendering images however it is great for technical drawings with dimensions. The next program that I will be learning is going to be pro engineer. Great for engineering purposes since it calculates all stresses that correspond to your designed part.

RustyRotary

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Y'know, being comfortable with the program is really the most important thing. All of the popular programs can do just about whatever you want and are limited pretty much only by your own skill. So basically, whatever you learn to model with is probably the best program for you.

Blender looks complicated at a glance, but once you learn the navigation (a tutorial can teach you in about 5 minutes) it's quite easy to use.

BTW, you can have as many view windows as you want. Here is how I typically have it set up when using a secondary monitor

swimmer4uus

I've read through most of this topic, and was wondering about the same thing. I agree that it's all about the users familiarity to the program, and maybe even to more than one program. Anyone use Solidworks? It's what my college is using. I've also used Cadkey, AutoCad, Mastercam and many more. By far, it's all how you know the system.

RustyRotary

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Does anybody have the "RX-7 Gold Portfolio"? It has about 400 pictures, and I figure it might have some usefull angles.

jays83gsl

Bah, I was hoping for some prints.

Oh well, I'll model my house until I get them
Everytime I try modelling an FC, the ******* fenders mess me up. Bad. They have such ODD curves (although the model I'm working with (real life model) is probably more extreme than the real thing, but I can't just take my computer out to my backyard to use the real thing!)

smnc

Sorry, didn't get to the inlaws today. I'll try again tommorow...

jays83gsl

It's no problem. Not like it'll kill me to wait

inuissus_cendi

oh man somebody PLEASE make a full 3d model. I've had a bit of 3d experience, but more in creating 3D virtual environments, nothin like this. So someone with the skills PLEASE do this, i think everyone here would appreciate it, i know i would.