Student looking for critique
Thanks in advance for taking the time to look at this.
A few months ago I took a class in Maya and put this guy together. It still has work that needs to be done, but I would love to get any advice and tips on how to make it look better before going any further.
It's a Mk1 Male British tank from WWI, so you have a reference to go by.
When making it, I just created one side and then mirrored the geometry. That's why it has a seam down the middle (which I don't know how to fix, so any advice on that would be greatly appreciated!) Aside from that, I would just like some critiques on it so far. I'm still a student, but that is no excuse for shoddy work.
Thanks again for help everyone!
A few months ago I took a class in Maya and put this guy together. It still has work that needs to be done, but I would love to get any advice and tips on how to make it look better before going any further.
It's a Mk1 Male British tank from WWI, so you have a reference to go by.
When making it, I just created one side and then mirrored the geometry. That's why it has a seam down the middle (which I don't know how to fix, so any advice on that would be greatly appreciated!) Aside from that, I would just like some critiques on it so far. I'm still a student, but that is no excuse for shoddy work.
Thanks again for help everyone!
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More reference! I think having an entire folder of reference helps with any design/concept/sculpt. Get around 20 or pictures of the tank and look at it very closely.
I think the main thing that jumps out at me is that you're overlooking the details. You have a good overall shape but need to define it. For example, the tank tracks should be more defined instead of just flat planes in a loop.
Look at this tank below:
Notice the details around the tracks, you can see that they are two separate pieces which I cant currently see on your model. You could also add more volume to your shapes on the cabin, add a thicker layer for the welding pieces and the net around the roof.
1) Grab all the edges that you need to be centered.
2) Select> Convert Selections > To Vertices
3)Put "0" in the X coordinate box (the Coordinate boxes are to the right of the quick render icons ABOVE the shelf.)
>> Your selected vertices should now ALL be at zero. If you want to Merge them, don't forget to do that.