adr: Didn’t look too perfect seeing it fresh in the morning so I’ve had another go.
freemind77: I’ve stretched the net a lot more so I hope it now looks like it’s under real tension.
I said the last post was the last until I’ve finished the pilot, I lied, couldn’t resist playing with the netting again. Next time will be the pilot… possibly.
great! the net and the ballons now look really nice! (althought the ballons seem potatoes! 
) but it’s a pretty well done job!
waiting more! 
(it’s so easy say it… 
)
note: the stones are a great idea! really funny! 
note II: how have you done the net? I think it’s really difficult! :eek:
really good progress in this thread. you was one of the first who joined in and developed a pretty cool concept.
for that net thing. i figured out out how easy it is in max compared to my fav. app C4D.
3.??? what are these balloons? I remember some organic bubbles filled with some gas in Titan A.E. Seen that movie? reminds me alot of these pods? don’t know the right english word for it.
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Man!!! Impressive work… :applause: :applause: :applause:
Wich render are you using? 3dsmax5 native gi or another one?
pabbloz: The net was done with a cloth simulator. I attached dummy objects to the six points you see and animated them into position. I then chose the best looking frame and converted to mesh to freeze it.
To get the net look I used the ‘lattice’ plugin (can’t remember where I got it from) this plugin converts every vertex to a sphere and every edge to a cylinder.
prayas : The baloons where meant to be blown up pigs bladders but not sure how I’m going to get the right look without textures or transparency.
tuba3d: Final Render.
Thank you very much Clanger, I think is a really good technique for a possible neccesity of do something similar! much appreciated! 
I like when see great job and also learn !
I will be here for the next update!
nice work! detail is superb and the net look fantastic.
what kind of pilot are we going to see here? looks like some kind of witchdoctor type should be flying it.:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
pabbloz: Just re-read my description of the process and I can’t work out what I meant, glad you did! So here’s a little animation showing the process for those confused.
[Net Animation](http://www.rgore.plus.com/CGTalk/Flying Machine/cloth.mov)
tascitus: I’m going to have a pilot loosely based on a Neanderthal man. Working on it now so will have an update when there’s something worth showing.
watched your little ani! Nice thing! Try doing this with cinema and dynamics plugin now. Don’t have the latice function! I remember it in max! you use max right?
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Right, here’s a rough view of my pilot to be. Body mostly cribbed from a character sheet I found on 'Anatomy Pictures for Artist ’ web site.
I intend to super detail the muscles, studying lots of anatomy pictures right now.
prayas: Correct, Max it is.
Up date.
Started modelling Cedric the Pilot. His heads far from finished but I thought I’d give you all a look.
Fantastic detail… I love the concept. I’m looking forward to a complete_rendered scene…
.Just one thing though…I think a Hello Kitty Head should replace the skull on the steering column…
Clay
Great work on your ship!!
I love the detail…
nice job on the net and clever way to do it!!
can’t wait to see the character done!
CANIM8: Hello Kitty Head? What cool thing is this that has passed me by again.
road: Nor can I, just wish it’s all over and a brilliant figure has been created. I can dream can’t I.
Oh no times running out badly. I’ve only a few hours of spair time left (badly timed paying job) Time enough to put the legs on and tweak bits here and there but how the hell am I going to rig and pose him in time?
Anyone out there got brilliant speed rigging tips?