Starcraft 2 Marine/Marauder Concept Rifle

#1

Hi,

this project started as a personal “speed model challenge” but now I’m eager to finish it.

I used one of the concept sketches from the Starcraft 2 WoL Artbook as basis:

I started by doing a blockout and then I build the ingame model from it. At the moment I’m at ~ 10k verts.

The render was done in 3DO. You can download the .obj file here: http://a360.co/1QfM1xp

For the texture I plan to use substance painter and go with a “terran standard” color sheme (black, silver/white, blue)

I want to ask the cgsociety community for unfiltered feedback, tips and other help as this is my first rifle and I want to get it into shape to add it to my portfolio.

I’m also thinking about adding some scope to the top as the rear top part looks a little bit empty

Thanks in advance.

#2

I took a look at the 3D model, good job! The only area that in my opinion could do with some work is the handgrip chamfering. The form transition going on there is a bit clumsy. Everything else looks nice.

Adding some kind of scope is a good idea. You might want to play around with the design even more - 3D modelling someone else’s design can be a little unrewarding. Even if it’s just playing around with proportions or adding cut lines you will feel like you own the piece a little more.

Look forward to seeing the texturing and lighting.

#3

Updated the front part based on some feedback on polycount. Also added a first rough idea for the scope:

The grip is indeed something which bothers me a lot, I think I will deviate from the concept here to add some trigger and make it more ergonomic.

#4

Small update:
Finished the high poly model in Max and working on the UV at the moment.
As soon as the UV is ready I will bring the High Poly to zbrush to add some damage.
Then I will do the first bake (Normal, AO & Color ID), after which I ill add some small details (like imprinted writings, Bolt Details etc.) with ndo.

As soon as this is finished (hopefully this weekend) I will go to substance painter to do the texture.

Let’s see what I get done during the weekend

#5

First texture run:

Textured in Photoshop and Substance Designer (4096 PBR), Rendered in 3Do
VertCount: 11.131

#6

completed the magazin today and gave marmorset a first try.
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Not yet happy with the blue plastic and also the metal parts need more definition/details.

#7

Good job. Maybe you could go for a more worn out alternative with a little bit of patina.

http://www.ottawalife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bolter-blog-image-2.jpg

#8

That’s the plan. :slight_smile:

I’m just trying out some ways how to do this in substance painter

#9

looks nice so far. It will sure look awesome with scratches and worn out textures :thumbsup:
looking forward to this