3D MODELING/ PROJECT 1

15.05.2024 - 26.06.2024 (Week 4 - Week 10)
TAN JIE YING / 0353959 / BACHELOR IN DESIGN OF CREATIVE MEDIA
3D MODELING
PROJECT 1

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Project 1 - Hard Surface Modeling

Choose a hard surface object within these categories: ventricle, weapon, robot, or machine. Model it with the reference.

Progress

My idea was to model a laser gun, but unfortunately due to the dateline and some errors, I changed it to a Malay sword.

Figure 1.1 References

Figure 1.2 Too simple

Figure 1.3 Can't Extrude Properly

Figure 1.4 Due to Unknown Reason All Edges Repeated Many Times

I chose the Malay sword for its distinctive wavy blade, which sets it apart from other weapons.

Figure 1.5 References

Figure 1.6 First Try

Figure 1.7 Chosen Patterns

Figure 1.7 Outcome

Figure 1.8 Outcome

Final Outcome

Figure 2.1 Final Outcome Without Frame

Figure 2.2 Final Outcome With Frame

Figure 2.3 Final Outcome

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FEEDBACK

• The sword is too thick.
• The blade should be in the middle, as you can see in the picture there was a middle line in it.
• Find more references for the side view.
• Use the bevel tool and make two loops beside the middle and beside parts to make it sharp. 
• Soften the shadow and make it look natural.

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REFLECTIONS

Blender has been challenging for me. In this project, I had to redo the guns and the sword an average of 6-7 times due to mistakes that were hard to understand. This led to significant stress and frustration, especially with the deadline approaching. I realize I need to find more tutorials and practice to improve my skills.

* Press **A > M > Merge by Distance** to remove the extra edges.