HCR MINI-Challenge #27: 30 Days 30 Models


#1

THE HARDCORE MODELING MINI-CHALLENGE!
30 Days, 30 Models
Sculpt up to 30 models in 1 month from the provided list.

 There are [b]TWO [/b]ways to participate:
 [b]Either:[/b] 

[ul]
[li]PICK AND CHOOSE: [/li]
You can pick whatever models you wish from the attached list at the end of this post
[li]DAILY MODEL THREAD:[/li]
Wait for a Daily thread called thread called the DAILY MODEL and post on this thread the model selected for that day. NOTE I will only do this if more than 5 people
[li]participate in this type of entry.[/li][/ul]BOTH threads will reference the SAME model list, the intention is to foment modelers to finish the highest number of finished entries.

 [b][i][u]THE CHALLENGE:___________________________[/u][/i][/b]
  
 Sculpt up to [b]30 models[/b] in 1 month from the provided list. The idea of this "mini-challenge" is to simulate an impossible dateline for a project. The artists will have at their discretion how detailed the models they will be working on, if the models will be shaded, and the interpretation of what they should be modeling. 
  
 For example an entry might call for a [b]duck,[/b] but the artist might sculpt a realistic fully shaded duck or decide to model a more simple toy rubber duck. The key is that the model [b]HAS[/b] to be based on some sort of real life reference. 
  
 [u][b]Challenge Levels[/b][/u]
 The challenge is divided into three different sections to accomidate people who are busy and people who can't create a model a day. This is also a great idea because hopefully we will see, as more of these challenges are completed, different members progressing through to the [b][u]Platinum[/u] [/b][u]l[/u]evel because they are becoming faster modelers.
  
 [u][b]Silver Challenge[/b]:[/u] [i]This challenge only has [b]10 models[/b] that are required to be completed, giving competitiors 2 days per model.[/i]
  
 [u][b]Gold Challenge:[/b][/u][i] This challenge has [b]20 models[/b] that are required to be completed, giving competitors 1 and a half days per model.[/i]
  
 [u][b]Platinum Challenge:[/b][/u] [i]This challenge has [b]30 models[/b] that are required to be completed, giving competitors 1 day per model.[/i]
  
 [b]CAN YOU DO IT?[/b]
  
 [b][i][u]What is the HARDCORE MODELING CHALLENGE?[/u][/i][/b]
  
  
 The idea of these HARDCORE MINI CHALLENGES is to push the modeling skills participants while learning from the past. To get past preconceptions of the limits of digital art. To push digital artists into the world of sculptors & artisans. But we will have variety on these mini challenges. Sometimes we will sculpt a model based on a masterpiece, but on other times we might do Jet fighter or a landmark....
  
 [b]The only thing that will be consistent is the SHORT DATELINES.[/b]
  
  
  
 [b]At the end of the challenge, the participant should have a finished collection of entries. Keep in mind contest of high difficulty you will have ONE MONTH to do the challenge, but the rewards, even if you don't win, will be your improved skills in speed and accuracy.[/b]
  
 [b]Note :[color=darkorange]You may shade and texture your model if you wish, but great modeling is what we are looking for. MODELING should be THE KEY POINT for judging final entries, not the shading. Parametric models ARE NOT ALLOWED, but[b] displacement maps are fine in all models.[/b][font=Verdana]
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 [b][i][u]EVALUATION CRITERIA:______________________ [/u][/i][/b]
  
 Detailed [b]RESEARCH[/b], and attention to detail are key for ALL entries. Please before doing an entry do your homework.
  
 [b]The best model will be selected by an open vote[/b]
 [b]for these categories:[/b] 

[ul]
[li]Most Accurate Models (Collection)[/li][li]Best Detailed Models (Collection)Best Beaty Render (Collection) [/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]and the BIG ONE:[/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]Best Overall Collection[/li][li]We will also list:[/li][li]Highest Number of FINISHED models[/li][list]
[li][left]Highest score of degree of difficulty (Each model has a score # that [font=Verdana]determines the degree of difficulty)llers to finish the highest [/font][/left][/li][/ul]
[/list]The winner will get bragging rights and a small banner
designed by me.

 [b]DATELINE: Monday September 30th th 12:00 PM[/b]
  
  
 YOU HAVE [b]One MONTH do the challenge[/b].
  
 [i][b]YOU HAVE One MONTH to do the challenge.[/b][/i]
  
 [i][b][u]CHALLENGE SPECIFIC RULES[/u]: [/b][/i]

[ul]
[li]No work taken DIRECTLY from an existing tutorial. You may use an existing tutorial only for reference.[/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li]You may NOT use a pre exiting models. All models must be done from scratch.[/li][/ul]GENERAL RULES:
[ul]
[li]Because of the HUGE number of files WIP are NOT encouraged, only final entries[/li][li]WIP thread should be posted on the Hardcore Modeling Challenge forum and should follow the following naming convention: HARDCORE MODELING!: 30 days 30 Models <<TYPE OF ENTRY >>(silver gold etc)[/li]

[list]
[li][i][b]For each image you should post: [/li]
Title of Model Completed[Model Images]

 [u][b][i]Comments:[/i][/b][/u][/b][/i]

[/ul]
[/list][size=3][size=3][size=3][i][b]And should be posted on both the individual WIP thread on this master thread.

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[ul]
[li]For each model 3 Orthographic renders ARE REQUIRED. These renders are for TOP, SIDE, BOTTOM views and a BEAUTY RENDER.BEAUTY RENDER: [/li][/ul]
[ul]
[li][size=3][size=3] Final RENDERS should be rendered at 1600 X 1200 OR 1200 x 1600 in JPG format.(Post only as link) A smaller 800x 600 OR 600 x 800 image should be posted on the threads.[i][b]For the Voting thread, a Compilation image is required with individual renderings of all the models done for this challenge.[/li]

ORTHOGRAPHIC RENDERINGS:

 [b][u]Or[/u]thographic renderings ARE REQUIRED for EACH entry and should be rendered at 800 x 600 OR 600x800.[/b]



 [b][u]-[/u] This means you need to submit renders of the from the Front, Sides (2), Back, Top and bottom.[/b] [/b][/i][i][b][b]TURNTABLE ANIMATION (VOLUNTARY).[/b]



 [b][u]-[/u] For this challenge you may combine all support renders into a SINGLE image to keep the volume down.. The render might be done as a Quickshade or Beauty Render.[/b] [/b][/i][i][b][b]Please add a brief text description about your piece.[/b][/b][/i][i][b][b]The artist also has to post total length of time it took to do and program used.[/b][/b][/i][i][b][b]Future topics for hardcore Challenges will be picked at random from the list on[/b]

this >>thread << (The author will be given credit). So guys keep them coming.[/b][/i]Post on this thread your link to your WIP thread and your FINAL piece.Only participants who follow the rules and submit a final entry will be eligible for the voting process.Any piece caught breaking the rules will be taken off the thread.[/size][/size]
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 [b]The models should be picked from the following list :[/b]
  
 [b]MISC:[/b]
 [b]Toys on your desk (3 points each)[/b]
 [b]Lighhouses from you home Country[/b]
 [b](4 points each, if you do more than 15 you get 5 bonus points)[/b] 
  
 [b]THE CAR[/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 3 points)[/b]
  
 [b]Back Seat (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Brakes (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Car Body (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Doors (3 Points each)[/b]
 [b]Car Radio (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Car Engine (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Car Muffler (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Clutch (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Dashboard(2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Front Seat (3 Points each)[/b]
 [b]Gas Tank(2 Points)

GPS (3 points)[/b]
Hood (3 Points)
Head Lights
Spark plug (2 Points)
Steering Wheel (2 Points)
Piston (2 Points)

Rearview Mirror
Muffler (2 Points)

Trunk Interior
Tail Lights
Whippers
Art materials
(Whole cathegory BONUS 3 points)
Art table (2 Points)
Brush (2 Points)
Calligraphy Ink (2 Points)
Calligraphy pen (2 Points)
Clay Hammer (2 Points)
Easel (2 Points)
Eraser(1 Points)
Pencil (1 point)
Pen Eraser (2 Points)
Marker (2 Points)
Oils Tube (2 Points)
Pastels (2 Points)
Stool (2 Points)
Wodden Puppets (2 Points)
X-Acto Knife (2 Points)

 [b]Bladed Weapons[/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 4 points)[/b]
 [b]Axe (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Broadsword (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Butterfly sword (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Bayonet (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Dagger(2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Dao (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Katana (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Kitchen Knife (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Gladius (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Klingon bat leth (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Lightsaber (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Longsword (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Machete (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Rapier (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Sabre (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Sai (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Scimitar (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Tanto (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Wakizashi (3 Points)[/b]
  
 [b][u]Boats & Ships[/u][/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 4 points)[/b]
[b]Catamaran (2 Points)
 Canoe (2 Points)
 Fishing Boat (4 Points)[/b]
[b]Jet Sky (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Kayak (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Oil Tanker (4 Points)[/b]
 [b]RowBoat (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Speed Boat (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]SteamBoat (4 Points)[/b]
 [b]Submarine (3 Points)[/b]
 [b]Small Sailboat (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Tug (3 Points)[/b]
  
  
  
 [b]Furniture[/b]
 [b]Your chair(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Your Desk (3 point)[/b]
  
 [b][u]Guns[/u][/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 5 points)[/b]
 [b]AK-47(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Browning 9(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Bullet(2 point)[/b]
 [b]Colt 45(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Dessert Eagle(3 point)[/b]
 [b]FAMAS(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Gatling gun(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Luger(3 point)[/b]
 [b]M4 carbine(3 point)[/b]
 [b]M16(3 point)[/b]
 [b]P-90(3 point)[/b]
 [b]SIG 550(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Uzi(3 point)[/b]
 [b]Walther P99(3 point)[/b]
  
 [b]Misc Hardware[/b]
 [b]Crowbar (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Hammer (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Nail (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Screw (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Screwdriver (2 points)[/b]
  
 [b]Kitchen :[/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 4 points)[/b]
 [b]Blender (4 points)[/b]
 [b]Coffee mug (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Fork (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Fridge (4 point)[/b]
 [b]Knife (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Pie (3 point)[/b]
 [b]Pineapple (3 point)[/b]
 [b]Range/Oven (2 Points)[/b]
 [b]Microwave (3 point)[/b]
 [b]Mixer(1 point)[/b]
 [b]Spoon (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Spork (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Skillet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Pie Pan(1 point)[/b]
  
 [b][size=3][u]Power Tools[/u][/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 5 points)[/b]
 [b][color=darkorange]Air Compressor (4 points)[/b][/color][b]Chain Saw (4 points)[/b][b][color=darkorange]Drill (3 points)[/color][/b]
 [b]Gas Generator (4 points)[/b]
 [b]Grinders (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Power Hammer (3 points)[/b][b]Power Stapler (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Nail Gun (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Saw (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Sander (2 points)[/b]
  
  
  
  
 [b][u]Sports Equipment[/u][/b] 
 [b](Whole category BONUS 10 points)[/b]
 [b]American Footbal Helmet (3 points)[/b]
 [b]American Footbal Ball (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Baseball(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Rugby ball(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Basketball(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Basketball bat(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Cricket ball(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Cricket bat(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Heisman Trophy (6 points)[/b]
 [b]Hockey Puck (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Hockey Stick (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Larry O'Brien Throphy (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Soccer Ball(2 points)[/b]
 [b]Super Bowl ring(3 points)[/b]
 [b]Stanley Cup(3 points)[/b]
 [b]Vince Lombardi Trophy (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Webb Ellis Trophy (6 points)[/b]
 [b]World Cup (5 points)[/b]
  
 
 [b][u]Multimedia [/u][/b]
 [b](Whole cathegory BONUS 10 points)[/b]
 [b]Atari 2600 (3 points)[/b] 
 [b]Cellphone (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Digital Camera (3 points)[/b]
 [b]FlatScreen TV (4 points)[/b]
 [b]Game Controller (2 points)[/b]
 [b]I-Pad (2 points)[/b]
 [b]I-Pod (2 points)[/b]
 [b]I-PodShuffe[/b] [b](1 points)[/b]
 [b]I-Phone (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Laptop (2 points)[/b]
 [b]PlayStation (3 points)[/b]
 [b]PSP (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Nitendo DS (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Old school video game cartridges[/b] [b](1 points)[/b]
 [b]Nintendo Entertainment System (3 points)[/b]
 [b]PlayStation1 (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Sega Genesis (3 points)[/b]
 [b]USB Stick (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Xbox 360 (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Wacom Pencil with stand base (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Wacom Tablet (1 point)[/b]
 [b]Wii (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Wii remote (2 points)[/b]
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 [b]Your Workstation 3 points for each item [/b][/size][/size][/size]

[size=3][size=3](Your Monitor, Your Mouse, Your Keyboard, Your Speakers)[/size][/size][size=3][size=3]Zune Player (2 points)

 [b][u]Classic Arcade[/u][/b]
 [b](Whole category BONUS 5 points)[/b]
 [b]Arcabe Basketball Hoops [/b]
 [b]Asteroids Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Dance Dance Revolution Arcade (4 points)[/b]
 [b]Defender Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Donkey Kong cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Foozball Table (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Frogger Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Galaga Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Mortal Combat Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Pacman Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Pole Position Cabinet (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Pong Table (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Skee Ball Machines (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Street Fighter Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Super hang on arcade (4 points)[/b]
 [b]StarWars Arcade (Atari) (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Tron (clasic) Cabinet (2 points)[/b]
  
  
  
 [b][u]Classic Toys[/u][/b]
 [b](Whole category BONUS 10 points)[/b]
 [b]Barbie (5 points)[/b]
 [b]Battleship (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Big Wheel (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Connect 4 (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Etch A Sketch (2 points)[/b]
 [b]He-Man Action Figure (5 points)[/b]
 [b]Hot Wheels Car (4 points)[/b]
 [b]Hungry Hungy Hippos (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Ken (5 points)[/b]
 [b]Rubiks Cube (1 points)[/b]
 [b]Lincoln Log house (1 points)[/b]
 [b]Monopoly - Note: All assets mus be done (4 Points)[/b]
 [b]Mr Potato Head (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Paddle Ball (1 points)[/b]
 [b]Radio flyer (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Saw Horse (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Slinky (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Speak and Spell (2 points)[/b]
 [b]Tonka Truck (3 points)[/b]
 [b]Toy Copter (3 points)[/b]
 [b]TMNT Leonardo Action Figure (5 points)[/b]
 [b]Viewmaster (2 points)

[/b]StarWars List(Whole category BONUS 5 points)
[b] Chewbacca bowcaster (2 points)
E-11 blaster rifle (3 Points)
Escape Pod (2 points)

Gaderiffi (2 Points)HanSolo Blaster (3 points)
Holocrom (2 points)
Jango Fett Blaster (3 points)
Mace Windu Lightsaber (2 points)
MSE-series (2 points)

Palpatine Lightsaber (2 points)
Powerdroid (2 points)

Probe droid ( 3 points)
[b] Rebel Pilot Helmet (4 points)

[/b][/b]Insects:[/size]
[size=3](Whole category BONUS 15 points)[/size]
Ant(4 points)
Bedbug(4 points)
caterpillar(4 points) Ceterpide(4 points)
Cricket(4 points)
Dragonfly(4 points)Honey bee (4 points)
Ladybug(4 points)
Mantis(4 points)
Monarch Butterfly (4 points)
Mosquito(4 points)
Fly(4 points)
Wasp(4 points)[/size]


#2

Hi guys Roberto here, I need to use this post by robo to ADD to the list:
Consider this an addendum to the list above (the post above will not hold any more)
[size=3]Zoo:[/size]
Eagle (4 points)
Elephant (4 points)
Rhino(4 points)
Giraffe(4 points)
Hippo(4 points)
Horse(4 points)
Lion(4 points)
Manatee
[b](4 points)

[color=DarkSlateGray]Vehicles:[/b]
Segway
[/color](4 points)
Scooter(4 points)
Razor Scooter(2 points)
Rollerblades(3 points)
Skateboard(3 points)
Roller Skatesb

Legacy post by Robo below
[/b]is there leeway for coming up with our own items? we obviously wouldn’t be eligible for the points related award but i did have a few things in mind that aren’t on the list…


#3

Ok what items do you have in mind,
we can still add item to the list.


#4

i was actually thinking of like a star wars catgeory (there’s a couple in the other catgeories already)

AT-AT
AT-ST
Speeder Bike
Landspeeder
X-Wing
Y-Wing
B-Wing
A-Wing
Snowspeeder
TIE Fighter
Lightsaber
Blaster rifle
Blaster Pistol
Thermal detonator
Helmet
Droid
Jedi Aquabreather
Death Star
Jedi Starfighter
Armour (stormtrooper, clonetrooper, vader etc)

thats 20, i could go on forever though…lol…


#5

I have to be careful since I might do another SW challenge in the future.

Let me see what I can add to the list.
BTW guys, if you want to add to the list you got until Monday.
-R


#6

alrighty…star wars challenges are always good…lol…


#7

Yiee Yiee… I’m in.
Its my first hardcore modeling challange particiaption.
I’ll probably go for the Silver class coz of my job but will try to finish as many as I can.
:smiley:


#8

gonna do a car =)


#9

Ok guys, here is the
StarWars List
Chewbacca bowcaster (2 points)
E-11 blaster rifle (3 Points)
Escape Pod (2 points)

Gaderiffi (2 Points)
HanSolo Blaster (3 points)
Holocrom (2 points)
Jango Fett Blaster (3 points)
Mace Windu Lightsaber (2 points)
MSE-series (2 points)

Palpatine Lightsaber (2 points)
Powerdroid (2 points)

Probe droid ( 3 points)
Rebel Pilot Helmet (4 points


#10

Only thing I could think to suggest would be to add speed-sculpts to this. Although that might work better as a future challenge, however I would love to do it on this challenge since I imagine a speed sculpt challenge would prevent anyone without a sculpting program to participate. So by that I just mean, 30 characters in 30 days, or just busts or whatever concept someone would create in a day.

I understand though if this particular challenge is more for hard surface modeling. Let me know what you think Roberto. I’m fine either way.


#11

I see your points.
I will do a future challenge with that in consideration.
For know the category you might want to look into is the Toy Listing.

EDIT…
Thinking about it, I will add insects to the list.


#12

Lol, it seems im the only 1 pumping out models atm ? :smiley:


#13

Guysthis is an addendum to the list (the post will not hold more)
[size=3]Zoo:[/size]
Eagle (4 points)
Elephant (4 points)
Rhino(4 points)
Giraffe(4 points)
Hippo(4 points)
Horse(4 points)
Lion(4 points)
Manatee
[b](4 points)

[color=DarkSlateGray]Vehicles:[/b]
Segway
[/color](4 points)
Scooter(4 points)
Razor Scooter(2 points)
Rollerblades(3 points)
Skateboard(3 points)
Roller Skatesb[/b]


#14

i’m confused :rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JdS8e6qneA


#15

What about adding in a music category to include various musical instruments, fx pedals, mixing boards, recorders, mics, stands, etc…?


#16

I`ve been pushing for this for a year. I’d be a jerk not to enter, and a bigger jerk not to finish. I’ll aim for silver, though, not to set my goals too high.

Cheers and good luck everyone. Have fun too :slight_smile:

-rage


#17

This looks like fun. I am going try this for the first time ever. The silver class seems the perfect fit for me I will go for 6 models from the car list and the other 4 I will just cherry pick here and there.


#18

can i add any old model made by myself some time before?
should i model everyday or can i post a bunch of things together?
really interested…


#19

Sorry but all the models have to be done from scratch.
I do hope you join.

-R


#20

should i model everyday and post images every day or can i post a bunch of things together?
I will contribute as i can…but have classes and the vacation is over.