Hotrod project

[Van Viper]

Well, after a hard disk crash and loosing my old project I've started on this new project.

It is a 1932 Ford Chasis modified for the Hotrod, here is what I have so far. Currently working on the engine, so that will be the next update.

C&C please

[garethgeezer]

Great start. I think the steering rack could be improved as it doesn't look like it's attached to the chassis, but apart from that I really like what you've done so far. Can't wait to see the rest

[Van Viper]

Been working on the engine, not completly finished yet but it is a progress.

C&C please...

[rotary_turbo]

That looks absolutly wicked! My only suggestion(I know you said work in progress, but I want to point this out) is move the alternator father away from the head, it looks like its attached to the head. It should be at the bottom, but make it attached at the top by brakets coming from the water pump. Plus, the motor details aren't totally realistic, but close. Other than that, it looks awesome. Frame is just like a one-off custom rod frame. I guess this will be for rendering only he he...What's the poly count so far, by the way? ...just out of curiosity...

[Van Viper]

Ratary, thanks for the comments, would you tell me the details that aren't very realistic so I can work on them a bit. About the alternator, I'll do as you said.

Polycount is 2128630 faces (some of the small parts are turbosmoothed though)

[Catlin]

i laso hope there not ur final materials

[rotary_turbo]

The materials may not be right in the "real" rod sence, but maybie in the "Chip Foose" rod style. Like the engine and trans look painted and chromed(a lot of work, for a true professional result...Chip Foose Style!). Maybie make the heads and intake a more satin(poleshed) or near flat(ordinary) silver for an aluminum effect, and change the color of the engine to the proper type for the final rod(if it's a ford, it'll be fine in blue...but Chevy should be orange, for example...or others for different manufacturers...). As for the details....depends on make and model. Even the alternator braket may change(sorry....). Also, the fuel pump would be on the opposite side in Chevy or Dodge(not sure about Ford...). The good news is I can identify all the important parts of the engine(except for the starter), that is some fine detail. Just model in the starter and your exhaust(headers or manifolds....I would go with headers for a rod...) and it will look pretty good, as long as you are not too worried about making the fine detail recognizable for the make and model.

[sarN]

no i think he meant the render settings haha. chip foose is the man, right now im trying to come up with a cool 57 vette thats slammed and all tricked out. i cant wait to have some more time to draw it up!

good work on your model, i hope your computer can handle the polycount in the end. cant wait to see this hot rods for lifeeeee

[Van Viper]

Ok, no I understand what you are talking about, wrote down things to change, and the materals are not the final ones. I'm working now with vray so I hope I can get some nice materials for it.

Currently working on the body.

C&C please

[Van Viper]

Back with some progress, I guess I'll play a bit arround with materials for new and better renders.

Body done and now starting on the interior