BMW E36

[Dober89]

Well, heres my another try of modeling the BMW 3 series. Hope you like it. Coments and crits are welcome.

[skb875]

Up to a great start Are you using LightWave?

[Dober89]

How did you guesed? Yes, it is lightwave. Why did you ask?

[skb875]

Wee sweet! I thought it looked like LW. I've been staring at LightWave for like 2 years

[Dober89]

skb875 maybe you know. How can i sharpen these edges?

[skb875]

Here this should help.
The 1st picture is how yours prolly is.. and this is how you should bandsaw it.

[Dober89]

Thanks skb875. Now it looks much better =]

[skb875]

Sweet it does , one more thing I just learned. When I make a body line, it's good to leave a space of 3mm. gives it a way better look.

[Dober89]

Youre right! =] But only one thing bothers me, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RENDER! ops:

[skb875]

Awesome job. Yea, I'm still learning too. One hint, LightWave is a pain in the arse to render with, if you don't have an extra PC or FPrime.. Might wanna check out 3DSM VRay.. Costs ALOT though :S

[NightEye]

Need help rendering? If you want something like this, I can explain

As for modeling, I think you're doing great, allthough there are quite some inaccuracy's on it. Check some refpics to match the real one One big pointer -> There is supposed to be an edge underneath the headlight.. These pics will show
http://www.bmwinfo.com/23350.html

[o.j]

Nice going man, very nice. You can find some really good ref pics of modded and stock bmw's at http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...play.php?f=139

I modelled a e36 m3 too. I'll try to get some new renders up soon.

[Dober89]

Thanks for the ref pics NightEye. I'll do that a little bit later. And here is a little update

[NightEye]

Not only the little bit.. The grills are off too, and I think it's better to fix those before going on with the rest.. But oh well, as long as you fix them.. :mrgreen: