First off, I want to appoligize in advance if i posted in the wrong forum.
Next i want to ask for some advice/Critiques from some of the other users on my work.
the last big project i did was my "flying vespa" and i was wondering if any one had any sugestions on it. (i appoligize for the size)
Done in Maya 4.0 (GOD I WANT 4.5!![img]http://www.highend3d.com/boards/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] ) raytraceing, and faked soft shadows (depth map) rendertime bout' 1 min. give or take (not counting Post for Glow) Mostly NURBS, but a little Poly workflow in there too.
and yes.. i know, im a whore for using glow..... (BUT ITS SOO NEAT!) but yeh .. i need help with a proper "headlight" shader.
as far as the model goes the thing that bothers me is the foot pads. they are just stuck in there. try to find a way to actually connect them. be it an indentation in the recieving geo, or a plastic tube that seals it. also i would add some tread to those pads... they could use some detail!
Nice idea. Makes you want to hop on for a ride. I would make part that holds the rocket motor stronger. Perhaps make it a fork and attach on both sides.
First, as a certified Vespa nut, I must protest that it looks more like a Lambretta than a Vespa. Lambrettas are evil.
The thing which bothers me is the pink tail-light. To make nice rich red glass and lenses, set your material colour to black and your transparency to a saturated red. Then turn down the luminance (V in HSV) until it's the right colour. Luvly.
I love the metalflake paint. Much easier to do in Maya than on a real Lambretta, trust me..
Lambretta, ehh? Well i kinna just made the model with a toy as referance, and i have never seen Lambretta before so ill take your word for it. Ill update the texture and pull the tail light texture overagain, thanks Growler (glad you like the paint ).
but thanks a million to all those who replyed.
if anyone wants to get there hands on this model (Free), msg. me an we can talk
