Light is right : Ariel Atom II

[tom120934]

Thanks for comments, guys. Yes S][M, you're right, the nose need some extra work after too brutal changes in mesh. Here's an update on the interior and the rear.

[Silent][Moebius]

paint material is looking good

[tom120934]

Thanks but I must confess it's not my work : http://www.freewebs.com/blendermats/, section "Metallic Paint".

I changed it a bit but the overall look was already there.

[tom120934]

Little update.

Materials are almost all recreated.

Model update on : rear mirrors, headlights, dashboard cover screws, rear wheels covers, rear air intake.



PS : Pictures are from my website as it's back online, no longer free hosting.

[MARTS]

Great tom
I like your materials .Interesting shader use

[tom120934]

Thanks MARTS. Car paint comes from here : http://www1.freewebs.com/blendermats/

Little update. Exhaust line is modeled. Next step will focus on engine, gearbox and compressor.

[Icekid84]

Incredible work, this car and that other being done really show skill to model everything. No freebies or gimmies with these cars, its like modeling a motorcyle, all or nothing

[LOST]

It looks great so far. Amazing job on that one. I can't wait to see final model.

[Silent][Moebius]

great detail! love to see all the body structure of this car, definately not easy to model

[pedro.malheiro]

looks great. i love it.

keep it doing

[tom120934]

Hey guys, thanks for your kind words, it's really nice to read that !

Icekid84, you're not exactly right : I know there is many many parts still to model, especially in the front area. But I'm afraid I can't handle them, as I'm out of time and of motivation to model totally hidden parts.

[Catlin]

Wow looks really hawt,maybe you should make more of the engine.These have a supercharged B18c5 right? from the honda integra type r?

[tom120934]

Of course I will model more parts at the rear of the car. Suspension, engine, compressor, gearbox, rearlights and some details.

Afaik, the engine is a supercharged K20A, delivering 300HP.

[Silent][Moebius]

if i had the choice i would still go for the caterham 7

nice work on the Aerial, it's a very funky car (gokart)

[tom120934]

Thanks S][M, I also love the Cat, but wanted to model the most challenging car, and also the less famous one.

I currently work on the scene lighting. Here's three different attempts, which one do you prefer ?

[pedro.malheiro]

the last 2 ones looks realy good i like it...just some improvement in the quality and it wiil be great,

[MARTS]

I prefer look 2

[schaefft]

The second. Looks kinda Forza2

[Silent][Moebius]

i think you would need a proper environment for the 2nd version, i really like the 3rd one, because it captures the studio atmosphere very nicely!

[tom120934]

Ok, I'm back with improved outdoor lighting. Only test render as of now, but chances are the final setup will be simplistic as it's here.

Few modeling updates : rear suspension, start of engine top. I think I have no chance to complete modeling job until the contest deadline. So I'll concentrate on producing good pictures.

After the contest deadline, if I still have enough motivation, I'll work toward completion of the modeling. And materials. And scene. And ...