Peterbilt 351 (duel truck)

[greenvampire]

hey guys,
as some of you may know, this will be built High Poly first, and then a low poly version with the normal maps put on it.... for those that dont know, read here --> http://www.smcars.net/forums/general...rmal-maps.html

anyways,
This will first be a replica of the "Duel Truck" (peterbilt 351), but I will also make a few other, cleaner, versions of it once the low poly version is complete

I'm looking forward to this one, and as always, comments and crit more than welcome


so, heres the start preview, please note that I know I've done the hood too long, it should be at light height, then bodywork below... still need to change that.

[pedro.malheiro]

dont have muchto critic... whait to see more updates

[Oscar]

nice start but there's not much to crit yet. Good luck on this one GV

[greenvampire]

cheers guys,

heres a quick update, im really enjoying working on this one

[pedro.malheiro]

hi the render quality isnt very good.. it dont have very defenition.... but its looking good so far and its good that u are enjoying this work.... will whait to see more

[greenvampire]

Originally Posted by pedro.malheiro

hi the render quality isnt very good.. it dont have very defenition.... but its looking good so far and its good that u are enjoying this work.... will whait to see more

thanks
the render was just a quick test to show progression

[Johnas]

Renderquality isn't important in this stage. Coming nicely indeed, hope to see more soon ^_^

[tom120934]

I agree with Johnas, everyone should focus on modeling at this stage.

And for speaking about modeling, this one is really nice. I'm looking forward to see more of it. Excellent choice of vehicle.

Keep us updated !

[greenvampire]

thanks guys

[greenvampire]

quick update,

started the front axle structure, but im not actually working from peterbilt ref pics... I found a nice CAD render of a semi's front axle, so working from that.... but if anyone has good refs for this id be very greatful

[janusz_the_maker]

Nice detailed I think that will be nice model I love truck (most European) but this one looks good

[greenvampire]

Originally Posted by janusz_the_maker

Nice detailed I think that will be nice model I love truck (most European) but this one looks good

thanks im hoping to do lots of detail with this one

[greenvampire]

another small update, just a few more details added, still searching for something more accurate to base the front axle setup on, so please feel free to forward anything that may be of use

[PunkGuy]

Looks clean ! good job mate

[pedro.malheiro]

looks realy good so far

[caribcanuk]

heres a couple links to the most commonly used highway truck front axle used on american trucks. pretty much the same for all the makes

Snag´s Truck Parts
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/images/trac...research-1.gif
http://trovei.com/parts/axle-cutoff.jpg
PRESS KOGYO:Axle module
that just a few the typical is an I shaped beam. i worked on heavy trucks on dads farm as a kid and in the military. if you need any info let me know and ill try to to help out

[greenvampire]

Originally Posted by caribcanuk

heres a couple links to the most commonly used highway truck front axle used on american trucks. pretty much the same for all the makes

Snag´s Truck Parts
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/images/trac...research-1.gif
http://trovei.com/parts/axle-cutoff.jpg
PRESS KOGYO:Axle module
that just a few the typical is an I shaped beam. i worked on heavy trucks on dads farm as a kid and in the military. if you need any info let me know and ill try to to help out

thanks a million for those, they are very usefull,

ive attached an image of what I have been using for ref, not sure if its accurate or not though ? I'm mainly confused as to how the suspension would link up to the axle... any input you can give is greatly appreciated!

thanks guys