Challenge #9 - enigmaxs - Spheroid Probe

[enigmaxs]

After much deliberation over which primitive shape would be my preferred option, I eventually settled on the Sphere. So with that in mind I came up with the Spheroid Probe. It floats! It rolls! It crawls!...wait...crawls you say? Well, maybe it will by the end and maybe I've just had too much coffee *twitches*, only time will tell...

Below is my 'sketch' and I will begin the modelling process shortly...
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7844/sketchit1.jpg

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[The B5 Fan]

wait did you digitally add a coffee stain? Nice.

[enigmaxs]

Yes...yes I did...*twitches some more*

heh heh

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[<:K.I.S:>]

I like your design alot.

and i think we can safely say that you are a tad obssesed with coffee.

[enigmaxs]

Ok, here are the first two images from the project:

View one shows the making of the sensor strip and the Anti-Grav emitter.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9706/stage01mv3.jpg

View 2 shows a little more detail added and the first scanning eye.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/349/stage02cj7.jpg

It's not looking too spectacular at the moment but I'll keep plugging away.

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[<:K.I.S:>]

looks good so far will you be adding small greebles to you mesh or will you just have some smooth panels?

[enigmaxs]

If time allows I will be adding greebles and other details, yes.

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[fluxfire]

Eww coffee...... it reminds me a bit of a probe i once saw in an old space movie can't remember the name of it though........

[enigmaxs]

Here's another small update:
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9183/stage03qn7.jpg

It shows the addition of the larger scanning eye. I would have done more but yesterday was a hellishly busy one, I am hoping to get more done today.

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[enigmaxs]

Latest update:
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7809/stage04pu9.jpg

This addition shows the lower pod in it's open position. Now what could the reason for that be? Hmm...maybe answers will follow in my next post...

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[BEMEUP]

Nice and smooth, looks great so far!

[enigmaxs]

Thanks BEMEUP.

Here's an update that shows what the lower pod is for (like you hadn't already guessed..heh heh :p):
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3346/stage05sp5.jpg

Next up....detailing!

*cue ominous music and the horrifying screams of a CPU dying in a slow and painful way*

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[<:K.I.S:>]

me likes alot great work can't wait to see more

[Ozylot]

Very cool...although I thought it was going to float.

[enigmaxs]

It can float, that said it can also roll and crawl.....Everyone likes options don't they? :p

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[enigmaxs]

I've added a few details to the upper shell, as you can see in the update below:
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/9879/stage06pe8.jpg

I'm now working on the detailing for extended the lower pod...*sniffs air*...I'm sure I can smell burning...

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[BEMEUP]

Lookin' very cool!
I like the legs but, please don't probe my back with that thing...:shiner:

[fluxfire]

its like a spider bot only with a big head :P

[enigmaxs]

Last update before I get some sleep. I've added some details to the lower pod:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9028/stage07sc7.jpg

Next up...the legs.

:D

[enigmaxs]

Leg details now added:

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8636/stage08ym6.jpg

Now for more shell detailing.

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[Glazy]

Neat work on this design !!!

[enigmaxs]

Thanks Glazy! I have to admit though, it's turning out better than what I originally had in mind...:p

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[Glazy]

Thanks Glazy! I have to admit though, it's turning out better than what I originally had in mind...:p

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Do you work like me, make it up as you go ? :)
I'm down the road from you, I live in Middlesbrough !! You really a Geordie or just living there !?

[CrimsonLine]

Looks creepy and cool!

[enigmaxs]

Do you work like me, make it up as you go ? :)
I'm down the road from you, I live in Middlesbrough !! You really a Geordie or just living there !?

Yup I make it up as I go along (obviously I'm following the original sketch as a basis though, :p) and yup I'm really a geordie, born and bred, ;).

@CrimsonLine:
Thanks, that's exactly what I was going for.

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[enigmaxs]

Here's another update, more detailing added to the shell:

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2281/stage09ds4.jpg

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[Brickhead]

Outstanding, looking good.

[enigmaxs]

Thanks Brickhead! :thumb:

Added some detailing around the Lens and to the recess on the top:

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6267/stage10zz5.jpg

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[enigmaxs]

I think that, barring any little tweaks to details, I'm pretty much done with the model. This is the latest update with more detailing to the top half of the dome completed:

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2162/stage11ch5.jpg

Now to decide whether or not to texture it (which is hands down my weakest point in modelling...heh heh)...

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[Dallidas]

damn thats creepy! good work!

[enigmaxs]

Here's the final 'textured' model. It's shown in both modes, Spherical hover/roll (the PRIMARY MODE) and with the Leg Pod lowered and legs extended (EXTENDED MODE):

PRIMARY MODE:

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/817/stage12textureprimaryvh9.jpg

EXTENDED MODE - FRONT:

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7682/stage12texturefrontee0.jpg

EXTENDED MODE - BACK:

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3310/stage12texturebackjk3.jpg

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[<:K.I.S:>]

definately loving this especially with the textures amazing work dude!

[enigmaxs]

Thanks <:K.I.S:>! Personally I'm not too happy with the texturing but if other people think it's OK, I'm fine with that...heh heh.

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[chrono]

You need to 'hint' at equipment behind the glass area.

[Glazy]

Looks fab man !!!

[Tinukedaya]

Looking great. Just not sure about the sensor strip.

[enigmaxs]

You need to 'hint' at equipment behind the glass area.

There are limits to my abilities you know...:p


Looking great. Just not sure about the sensor strip.

I agree, it's not turned out quite as I expected, any suggestions?

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[Tinukedaya]

Make it irregular? break it on few places with not glassy greebling? or just greeble the whole strip and put few glassy sensors on there.

[enigmaxs]

Pretty much what I was thinking. I dunno I'll play around with it and hopefully something will emerge...

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[chrono]

There are limits to my abilities you know...:p

Then maybe you should push to them. ;)

[dredd2000]

That's really, really nice model! I like your idea.

[BEMEUP]

Looks fantastic so far! Certainly is a creepy little sucker... :D

[Ozylot]

Looking good! But if you are going to use shiny parts, perhaps it would be a good idea to have a nice HDR in to get some reflections going.

[enigmaxs]

@Ozylot:
I have no idea how to even begin thinking about that. Translation: Huh? :p

Onyhoo, I've taken onboard some of the constructive feedback from you fellas and even though I'm full of Flu (with runny nose and streaming eyes as I type this) I've decided to try to put that feedback into action. Below is the latest version of the Probe:

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/2672/stage13yb7.jpg

I've decided to drop the idea of the sensor strip as it just wasn't working, and I've goen for a different lens cover so you can now partially see the tech behind it (if you look real close you may even be able to see the 3 lenses! heh heh).

:D

[enigmaxs]

No comments?

Which version is better in your eyes guys? The sensor strip and black eye or the non sensor strip and the red eye?

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[Tinukedaya]

I like the last one better. Tho I would put that glassy material on one or two of 'em panels in the strip to suggest some sensors there as well.

[CrimsonLine]

Looks cool!

[fluxfire]

Personally i think the one with the black eye looks better...... more evil in a way :P

[BEMEUP]

Yep, I'm liken Ol' Red Eye. You could put a glowing yellow light in the center of the red lens'. Give it that "I'm watching you and I'm going to crawl up your leg..."

[enigmaxs]

I've decided to keep the Red eye over the black and I've done as Tinukedaya suggested and added some more scanning panels:

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9238/stage14im0.jpg

I might leave the yellow glow 'till I get the model locked down to a final look. I have a feeling it would take a while for me to work out how to do it...:p

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[RewiredMonkey]

Supurb! I dig the first textured version, looked more sinister. The latest iteration looks great too. Can just hear that things legs ticking around somewhere in the shadows.

[enigmaxs]

Thanks for the comment RewiredMonkey. I'll wiat for a couple more opinions before I decide which way to go, which hopefully won't be too long as I think the deadline is very soon. But I have to admit I'm liking the latest version the most personally...

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[Tinukedaya]

Exactly what I thought. Would like to see this layout with the black glass for comparison...

[enigmaxs]

Ask and ye shall be given:

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8229/stage15kl5.jpg

I'm still liking the Red personally...

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[chrono]

Nothing stopping you from using different colors for different areas! ;)

[Tinukedaya]

Kinda like the black one better... somehow it looks more real...

[Ozylot]

Sorry, maybe it's just the black on black background, but I preferred the red. :D Ultimately though, it's not up to us, it's up to you ;) Keep it up!

[StangCody]

Gotta say I'm liking the black myself but the dome needs the texture of the red dome. The machined look.

Great job so far! :thumb:

[fluxfire]

See the black one is better :p

[enigmaxs]

I'm rendering the last batch of images overnight. There seems to be a more popular vote for the black than the red but I really don't like how that black looks, so I've chosen a new version which kinda incorporates both the black and the red textures...you'll see what I mean tomorrow. This will, however, be the final version as I won't have time for any more changes so I hope it works out...heh heh.

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[Sphynx]

Information regarding Challenge #10 (http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/challenge-wips/54880-sensei-challenge-10-primitives-motion.html) has now been released.

[enigmaxs]

Thanks for the heads up Sphynx.

Here's the 'final' final version:

PRIMARY MODE:

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7466/stage20rk7.jpg

EXTENDED MODE - FRONT:

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7479/stage18aq8.jpg

EXTENDED MODE - BACK:

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5267/stage19uu1.jpg

:D

[Ozylot]

I am liking that a lot! :thumb:

[<:K.I.S:>]

great work i like what you've done with this mesh:)

[Tinukedaya]

't looks good.

[Dallidas]

very creepy! i wouldn't want to see one of those coming at me!

[BEMEUP]

Aside from needing a little monkey hat, I think this came out really cool!

[enigmaxs]

I knew I should have added a monkey hat! But noooooo I thought no one would like it....next time though....next time.

Seriously though, thanks guys for all the comments and tips.

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[fluxfire]

A hat bah it needs a monkey in side piloting it :p

[enigmaxs]

Now THAT is a kickass idea...*evil grin*...shame I can't model living things...:p

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