Machineflesh 3D Challenge Entry: James Kaufeldt

#404

I think by “carenage” he might’ve meant some kind of protection. For a miner that’s going to be using such heavy machinery, having a hydraulic jack like that exposed is asking for trouble - but then, the miner 'imself looks like he’s looking for trouble :stuck_out_tongue:

I’ve only got one thing to question your model on - that handle on the lower drill - just how would he be reaching that? I’m not the most flexible bloke in SA, so I can say I’d have to break something to achieve that, but if it’s supposed to be natural for him, maybe you could detail exactly how it’s achieved?

still, looks good :applause:

#405

Originally posted by SibSpi
I’ve only got one thing to question your model on - that handle on the lower drill - just how would he be reaching that? I’m not the most flexible bloke in SA, so I can say I’d have to break something to achieve that, but if it’s supposed to be natural for him, maybe you could detail exactly how it’s achieved?

While we’re grilling you, James – why two handles on the … erhm… “lower” drill if he only has one arm to operate it with? (Easy answer: it’s corporate equipment and the ruthless, heartless and profit hungry corporation couldn’t care less if the worker operating the drill has one or two arms functional. He’s got a job to do and the equipment to help him. Tough luck! :slight_smile: )

/Anders

Edit: That mouth is gonna give me nightmares… I’m really impressed by it!

#406

Is crazy guy.very good details,scary guy too.Good machine parts too.Maybe just I thinking the skin a little to grainy.Stil a very good work here.:thumbsup:

#407

JamesMK
I would see some thing like that (for the base with best shapes) but by “carenage” i heard something more covered.

#408

OK guys, time to step in with some answers :smiley:

lukx : He he he!

rattlesnake : Blood, drool, hydraulic oil and above all SILLY STUFF is coming… just need to cover the basics first :smiley:

soapy : Thanks, I’ll see if those cubans have something in XXXXL available to cover it up

SibSpi : You’re right about that. He came looking for trouble, and he found loads of it - - - He is not exactly the number one aerobics guy either… I’m in fact going to rebuild the… erm ‘lower’ drill and reposition those handles to fulfil modern ergonomical principles… It’ll be something bigger and better.

Cartesius : Several handles… yeah… it looked boring with only one :smiley:

Vilpep : Glad you like it! About the skin - this is just a quicky crap shader… nothing final.

harnelbe : Thanks for those illustrations. Now I see what you mean. I guess the thing here is that I’ve been referencing really OLD machinery, and those things were not very elegantly designed or well protected either for that matter… lots of exposed mechanisms on those… doesn’t hurt to combine these two ideas though… we’ll see what happens

I’m working on the interface between arm and hydraulic drifter/drill tonight… perhaps an update coming later… or not…

#409

Ouch…i just love that drill…
BTW my character would like to challenge ur guy to a duel on drill and guns…
U think of any chance of that after contents?
Rules: No drilling or shooting… only “clubbing”…

Also the face comming out real nice…:thumbsup:

#410

Making the transition from machinepart to the flesh of the arm… More left to refine…

Vincent_v : I’m all go for a duel… wrote some more comments in your thread :wink:

#411

…Rules: No drilling or shooting… only “clubbing”…

I am in too!!!:bounce:

P.S it is coming along very discustingly nice James…will u add pressure pipes and stuff too?:bounce:

#412

second rule:the only muscles that can be activated are those around the hips…
the trainees can carry the fighters into position.

My char has an obvious advantage: hes 2D and thus harder to aim at…

#413

Rules: No drilling or shooting… only “clubbing”…
Mah lil Angel Screams and wants to sit in the first raw to not miss one thing!!! :scream:

#414

I’m coming in from the side - good shot at your little guy then - and Echo here has pelvic muscles up to his… er… neck!

#415

ahahahahahahahah :beer:

#416

Bwahahahahahaha lol rofl lmao my wings, my halo… ulalalala :beer:

#417

Say JamesMK - did you use any reference photos for your model’s “human” side? I don’t have the time right now to check, so sorry if you’ve answered already.

I wanne turn pro in the CG industry, but I just can’t see how you guys can stare at a naked man for several hours/days/weeks and not get, well, disturbed by it.:cry:

#418

Your doing a great job james,always coming up with more fun and details.This is one very badarse character,and to see it all come together is exciting,Excellent effort on your part too,you make it look pretty easy,but we all know it is’nt don’t we…:wink:

                Well done,and as always I am looking for more from you.Keep the goods coming.................:buttrock: :beer:
#419

Great progress on your model, dude! I think the final scene will be “horrendous”, in the good way :wink:
Looking forward to see more working in progress my friend :beer:

Cya,
Kris

#420

I like much the metal parts, even if they do not completely seem with tools that we know.

With regard to the transition, between the true arm and mechanics, I would like that one feels more the suffering of connection, but I think that you did not finish yet working on this part, then I await with patienceL…

…good work ! :applause:

#421

Originally posted by SibSpi
I wanne turn pro in the CG industry, but I just can’t see how you guys can stare at a naked man for several hours/days/weeks and not get, well, disturbed by it.:cry:

James isn’t disturbed ??? :surprised :surprised :eek:

#422

Thanks for your support, piggy :smiley:

And to answer your question, SibSpi, in this particular case I did not use any photo reference… I guess those few times when I’ve actually seen guys looking like this, it has etched itself permanently into my visual memory to be eternally accessible… even at times when I do wish it would just go away :scream:

#423

nice model ! i like the details of the connector beetween muscle and metal ! good work !