Looking for a Samurai Sword Tutorial

#1

Ive been trying to learn 3ds max for the better part of a year now, and I was wondering if anyone knew of a tutorial for modeling a samurai sword? I cant seem to find one, and my attempts at doing it without a guide have been less then succesful. Thanks for any help.

#2

I still am interested in this tutorial, please answer anyone (escuse my english)

#3

I suggest taking or finding two pics of a real sword; one top view, one side view. And model it based on that. If you don’t know how to do that, 3ds max comes with a good tutorial on how to model based on a 2d image.

#4

Thanks, Keiki, I’m begginer to modeling on 3DS Max, and the first thing I need its learning to model with it.

Escuse my english

#5

OK , remember … the very first project you jump into may not turn out to be an award winner,
but it’ll get you started …

  1. Use the spline-arc/straight line tool to make a basic blade shape.
  2. Use the “extrude” modifier on it ( remember to check the close gaps button)
  3. Your “blade” is ready. Now for the grip … a simple cylinder would do.
  4. The tsuba “wrist guard” … another cylinder … a bit flatter this one.
  5. Add textures.
  6. There …
#6

Well I’ve seen someone who made a samurai make a katana, I guess you could ask him. Here is a link to his thread:

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=170298

But, if he doesnt help you or you cant find one, here is a medieval sword tutorial:

http://graphics.migee.com/tutorials/Sword/

#7

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