Some of my work in LightWave

And the bottom. Might have to make seperate surfaces to make it more pronounced for the bottom.

F-16_33.jpg



F-16_34.jpg
 
And to those who suggested clear glass... I agree!! Looks too unreal with the tint. So I decided to do the cockpit and pilot. Probably won't be seen much by the camera, but I couldn't resist!! Have to take this one over the top and push my skills. Not sure just how detailed it'll be though.

Here's my start on it... C & C welcome as always!!

F-16_35.jpg



F-16_36.jpg
 
Last edited:
Did some work on the pilot. Spent very little time on the boots as they won't be seen in the final scenes. I did spend a lot of time on the helmet though. Not quite happy with the shape of the visor but it's what I ended up with. I think it'll work from a distance. The oxygen hose and com wire will be added once I fit him in the cockpit.


Pilot_1.jpg



Pilot_2.jpg
 
And two more. The stars have a bit of distortion but I chose to move on as the UV's weren't cooperating. It'll work I think.


Pilot_3.jpg



Pilot_4.jpg
 
I based the pilot's design on the attached image of Major Nicole Malachowski. She was the first woman pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds in 2006. I saw her, and the second woman to the team, Major Samantha Weeks, perform at the 2007 Miramar Air Show. At the time of the image, Nicole was a Captain.
 

Attachments

  • USAF_TBird_Maj_Nicole_Malachowski.jpg
    USAF_TBird_Maj_Nicole_Malachowski.jpg
    192.6 KB · Views: 0
Last edited:
Nice work Tower. I can't really see any distortions in the stars but I doubt they'll be visible anyways once the pilot is in place.
Things look really clean but as you were saying that's the look you wanted.

Unrelated, I wanted to mention we have a new CGFest (in the dvxfests section) with more details to come.
Hope to see you there.
 
Hey, just checked out your thread here. Great work, TowerFan. I'll be sure to check back on this thread.
 
Thanks all for the comments! I "finished" the cockpit. Obviously not going for realism here. Looks OK from a distance which has been my goal. I need to learn how to age stuff though. Has that "New Star Trek Smell" about it.

F-16_37.jpg


F-16_38.jpg
 
Excellent. Can I take it for a spin? Any plans yet to animate it?
You could also offer that in some of the modeling sales sites like turbosquid and pick up some extra cash.

That is a nice job you've done there. Congrats.
 
Kick ass Tower! As to age it, grunge maps, scratches & scuffs, break up the spec and reflection maps. That will get you close enough to look great, especially blowing past the camera at 800+.

That think looks just awesome.
 
Been a while...

So I started on an F-82B "Twin Mustang". Saw this plane in a slide show of little known and odd aircraft and got inspired to build one. Lots of P-51D's out there but I've never seen the F-82 modeled.

Here's my early start on it.

F82_001.jpg


F82_002.jpg


F82_003.jpg


F82_004.jpg
 
That is looking nice Tower. Real smooth. Nice poly count too. Looking great so far. Looking forward to more of it's developments.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top