March Challenge – ROBOTS

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So far the optimal process I’ve determined would be to map the model at low detail, and then have 3DC update the UV map after smoothing to match the model’s geometry. I could then simply paint on the texture afterwards without worrying about everything lining up correctly. Of course, there’d have to be a way to export the updated UVs to a bitmap, like an Export Smoothed UVs button or something.

Richard doesn’t think it’s a good solution (which amazes me, frankly…but then again, I’m probably just now getting into areas more advanced than he’s accustomed to seeing from his general user base), so I don’t think it’s likely 3DC is going to have an optimal mapping solution for point-dense meshes anytime soon.

Using multiple textures was one idea I considered…it would have simplified certain things. But I’m worried that trying to work on a seamless camouflage pattern across many smaller textures may be begging for a migraine, hehe

-Mel

Ok, this is my little WIP (a pair of hours of work): andnbsp;

HALF MAZINGER, HALF GUNDAM, ALL HERO…
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In a very low poly fashion, at this time without textures.
Rendered with POW-RAY
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Please post your wips here.

Ops <!– s:oops: –><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarrassed" /><!– s:oops: –> , I’m in time to retire myself?

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I might have to add another rule ….

No entries from people who have only just bought 3dc in the last month…… andnbsp;

Hi all!

andnbsp; I think the monthly challenge is a great idea. <!– s;) –><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt="" title="Wink" /><!– s;) –>

andnbsp; no idea on a robot design myself yet though

Poly,
We are also running a andquot;Buildings Challengeandquot; this month – so take your pick <!– s:) –><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!– s:) –>

Well. only one more for today… andnbsp;:-*

A partial transformation…

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And last (for now ): some mechanical parts of the transformation system of the arm.

What did you say? I’m a little crazy?

Yes, sometimes I think it too… andnbsp;

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Well, it seem that the competition here is very high… andnbsp;

So, I’ve changed my route, now I’m working on a variable mecha: a mix of a Zeta Gundam and the Legios/Alpha from Mospeada/Robotech.

Here my WIP after many false starts… andnbsp;

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Another shot…

Hi to all,
another partial transformation… andnbsp;

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Alan,
You may get more input if your challenges have to be done and rendered in 3DC.For the ones that don’t have Bryce or know how to use pov-ray.Just a hunch or i may be wrong.I don’t have other renderers or don’t know how to use pov-ray.I’m sure they are a lot of other users like me out there.
Harold

I think they’re pretty cool ! Considering the migraine I’m getting from TRYING to use POV-Ray, where is Bryce !

KB

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Hey guys.These bots are looking great.Hopefully I will get a little time to build mine before the deadline is up.

I think Harold may have a point on the final rendering.The images presented so far are very good and could be intimidating to some newcomers.Maybe two divisions could be opened.One for external rendering and pov-ray and one for 3DC rendering only.

As Kirk said, it is just for fun and I do like seeing what can be done with outside rendering engines.

My 2 cents

Mike