Beast of burden - character - roman

#1

So, my first CG challenge! I really like the subject, i must say. Looking forward in participating and see some great work.
Hmm, well here is my first sketch. My beast will be some mixture between a bull and a terrier (dog). It’s suppose will be to transport humans (2, maybe more) and their bagage. Some sort of travelling buddy. Still not sure about how to mount everything on it. Also thinking about adding some gigantic horns. I suppose the head will be dog-like. It’s my first time moddeling an animal, so… I’ll be back with some updates.

#2

So, the first step into creating this creature. Hmm not sure if i’m doing the right thing by modeling in different pieces (legs, head, body) and then welding. Hmm need some reference on the leg muscles. First I’ll do some sketching on the mounting and maybe horns.

#3

Ok here is another update on the modeling.
Still no feedback or replys? Weird, seems to happen to every thread I open…:surprised

#4

cool :slight_smile:

He reminds me of a giant guini-pig. His size is perfect.

I can’t wait to see some more updates.

#5

giant guini-pig? Maybe a kewler concept :slight_smile: Already doubting if want to with the cow/bull feet. hmm, maybe I’ll make it a giant bull terrier instead. Well that’s it for today.

#6

day1

#7

:cool:
Like your start.
I will keep an eye on your wip
cheers

#8

Your concept is pretty cool:airguitar

#9

Here the update for today. Still creating the main ‘form’(?). After that I’ll be adding details, and change some things. I suppose I’ll have some trouble adding the air/fur, any tips? And after that I’ll be doing the head and the harness etc. Thinking about making it a travelling/hunting/“war” “vehicle”, with somesort of digimon/pokemon/mononoke feeling to it (at least Í’ll try… :D)
Had some trouble putting the front legs and backbody together, but here it is.

Btw. I really could use some feedback, since that is what a big part of this challenge is about.:wink:

#10

really good roman, i liked a lot!:thumbsup:
liked the little tail too, but it isn’t a bit square on the model?

#11

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#12

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#13

Originally posted by Prisoner
really good roman, i liked a lot!:thumbsup:
liked the little tail too, but it isn’t a bit square on the model?

Thanks! About the tail, hmm well it’s supposed to be so. I’m planning to use it to lean something to it (the harness and mountings), so it should be a bit firm ans stable. And I like the line/silhouete it creates. But I’ll take a look and see how it looks when a bit rounder.

#14

So, I went on working on the neck, and did some tweaking on the belly area.

#15

And that’s it for today!

#16

So finished the basic mesh (i was supposed to stop for the day, but…). Now first I’ll be doing the basic shapes of the head (eye’s, mouth, nose etc.). But that’s for tommorow, when i’ll do some drawing and take some time off the computer. Then I’ll be adding the details etc…(since this is a modeling contest)

I just wonder why I get so little response?! Well, I’d still like feedback, critique, tips etc… I rally need them!:hmm: :smiley:

#17

i really like the mood of this image and the modelling is looking great !

keep updates coming !:bounce:

moujot

#18

Nice stuff so far. It kind of reminds me of a pitbull with hooves. hehehe cool design.

#19

moujot: Thanks, this also the mood I’ll probally go with in my final image. Still have to think about wich mood/emotion to show.(since they all 4 are quite “negative”):hmm:

ZrO-1: Well I based my concept on a bull and a bull terrier, so… :wink:

#21

I think you hit the mark…looks great…just like your sketch…great modeling. can’t wait to see his face:thumbsup: