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TomCB — Aston Martin DB9 by-nc-nd

Published: 2011-06-08 22:30:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1229; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 0
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Description Aston Martin DB9
Done in 3DS Max

This was my first time using 3DS Max.
Il admit I found it quite tricky to model a DB9 using polys, I now know why Aston Martin claim they build all their cars by hand "Because the shape is too complex for machines"

Looking back I'd rather use a nurb modelling program such as Autodesk Alias which is designed for automotive modelling and a lot easier to create the shape.
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Comments: 8

XzXskittlesXzX [2012-01-29 20:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Looks awesome nice job !

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XzXskittlesXzX [2012-01-29 20:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow this looks sooo good Nice job

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its-Hazardous [2012-01-12 05:37:07 +0000 UTC]

nice one mate keep it up !!

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whendt [2012-01-08 01:11:15 +0000 UTC]

That is a very cool render. I'm going to have to learn how to use this software.
Did you use a Wacom drawing pad to make it?

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TomCB In reply to whendt [2012-01-08 11:20:07 +0000 UTC]

Just using a simple mouse
I used flat planes which I expanded and moved each vertex to fit the shape of the car down one side, mirrored that shape to ensure symmetry then join and smooth.

Looking back id rather use Autodesk Alias then 3DS Max.

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whendt In reply to TomCB [2012-01-09 21:51:02 +0000 UTC]

I like both but I know what you mean

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Marja-Aurinko [2011-11-13 00:26:32 +0000 UTC]

Very impressive! I'm working on the same car in 3Ds Max as well (also first time using it), and I must admit some of the views are hard to work on hahaha
I Love the reflections on your car!

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TomCB In reply to Marja-Aurinko [2011-11-16 00:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank You I must admit that the DB9 is quite hard to recreate using polygons but very rewarding when done right, its no surprise that most of the car is hand built, because Aston Martin deem some of the panels too complicated for machines to recreate.
If you try using Nurb Modelling like what im doing with the Lancaster Bomber in Autodesk Alias you would probably find it abit easier.

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