3D Model - Dodge Magnum

[drag_racer]

Well I'm starting to get back into the 3d modelling, and to start it off I'm going to be doing a Dodge Magnum.

I got this model out of an old game called "L.A. Rush", and have been slowly improving it.

Here's what's complete so far:
Steering Wheel (non-textured)
Gauges (textured)


Other mods seen in pics...but can revert back to stock:
Demould/Debadge
Rear Wiper Delete
Hood Scoop
Shaved Hatch Handle



I'll use this thread for updating as I work on it, and eventually with links to games I import this model into.

When it's done, I could also use it for doing up concepts of mods

[mikal]

Very cool

[riperoo]

What program are you using, solidworks??

[drag_racer]

Zmodeler. Free 3D Program, $50 to be able to import from games. Has many filters for games like Flatout, Grand Theft Auto, etc.

[toostep]

Thats deep!!

[Outcast]

Nice Work!

['Couve Mag]

very nice... i was taught how to model with a program called lightwave 3d... it was such an awesome program...

[drag_racer]

I've tried using 3ds Max before and don't like it. maybe it's just because I am used to using zmodeler, but it just wasn't nearly as easy to use 3ds max.

I haven't taken any courses on how to do this...anything I know is just from tinkering with the program to find out what does what. I've been making custom cars for racing games on and off for probably close to 7 or 8 years now. Most of them were converted from other games (with the improvements required for putting them into a specific game), but I did do a 1981 Chevy Malibu Pro Street from scratch

here's a pic of what the program looks like (and a preview of the part I'm working on right now for the magnum )

['Couve Mag]

I've tried using 3ds Max before and don't like it. maybe it's just because I am used to using zmodeler, but it just wasn't nearly as easy to use 3ds max.

I haven't taken any courses on how to do this...anything I know is just from tinkering with the program to find out what does what. I've been making custom cars for racing games on and off for probably close to 7 or 8 years now. Most of them were converted from other games (with the improvements required for putting them into a specific game), but I did do a 1981 Chevy Malibu Pro Street from scratch

here's a pic of what the program looks like (and a preview of the part I'm working on right now for the magnum )

thats sorta setup like lightwave... lightwave is pretty easy to learn... well it was for me cause i took a few courses on it lol... very expensive program though...

['Couve Mag]

this is what lightwave looks like...

[drag_racer]

Finished the rim

['Couve Mag]

that looks pretty good... you gonna put the rams head center caps lol....

[gangster wagon]

Very cool!! I would like to learn stuff like that.

[drag_racer]

yea I'll fine tune it eventually. It would look much better in a game, zmodeler is meant more for the 3d modelling not proper shading, etc. for rendering

made a tire for it

and for those that know a bit about 3d modelling....the rim is 1800 polygons, and the tire is 680