Speed Modelling Challenge 98 - Mailbox

Marty_McFly-3DT · 11-05-2006, 02:46 AM

The rules are simple

1, Each week we'll post a subject for you to model along with a time limit on how long you should spend on it. Spend no longer than the allocated time then post a trender of your model. No cheating, we are relying on your honesty here and the idea of speed modelling is to simulate a "real world" environment. If you are working on a project and asked to show a concept model you'll need to be able to get somewhere near the target in the allocated time. Your submission should be a model created especially for this challenge and not one you have stored on your hard drive.

How you interpret the brief is up to you as long as the final model conforms to what we have asked for. Any images of models that do not match the brief will be removed and the poster disqualified.

2, You may enter as many times as you like as long as each model is completely new and uses no components from other entries. Entries using models which are not original will be removed and the poster disqualified.

3, Your entry may contain as many views of your model as you like but it must include a clear and easy to see wire frame of the mesh before any smoothing/subdivision has been applied. Please use a screen grab. No other method is acceptable and any "wire renders" or wireframes we can't see properly will be removed and the poster disqualified.

4, You must include the following details with each submission: software used and time spent creating the model. Any further information is voluntary but posts not containg the required information will be removed and the poster disqualified.

5, Post only one image submission per entry which must be no larger than 800x600 pixels in either landscape or portrait format with a file size of no more than 100k. These images must be uploaded to our servers using the "browse" button on the forum reply page. Do not link to external images files. Larger than the maximum size or posts containing links to external images (other than for reference materials) will be removed and the poster disqualified.

6, The creation of displacement maps and normal maps are to be included in your modeling time.

7, Time spent on rendering or texturing or building a scene in which to display your model is not included in the alocated period to allow those with slower machines to participate on an even playing field. What we are looking for is the quality of the models you can produce "under pressure". If your model is not complete, you can still post as long as it's recognizeable.

These rules apply to everybody taking part there will be NO exceptions

Time limit - 60 minutes
Deadline - 22.00 G.M.T. Wednesday 17th of May 2006
Subject - Mailbox - Suggested by Renz and Fastrak-3DT

Mailbox:

Mailboxes come in many different shapes and sizes and colors. Here is a chance to do some research and get creative. Be warned, we are looking for "real" and not "virtual" mailboxes... any person who models an e-mail client mailbox gets a free disqualification along with a slap with a wet fish!

Have Fun and Good Luck!

Marty, Fastrak, and Andy

Marty_McFly-3DT · 11-05-2006, 02:47 AM

hammering3D · 11-05-2006, 02:53 AM

Nice starter both of U,

... and nice subject ...

Good luck All, see U

RxExpress · 11-05-2006, 02:54 AM

quick question, if i were to model an organic-like mailbox, that had legs and such, would that work?

thegimp · 11-05-2006, 04:45 AM

First mailbox for this week...im sure ill be doing at least 1 more...tried my hand at textures and some different lighting...lemme know what ya think...

Orkron · 11-05-2006, 06:12 AM

Wow Marty, awesome starter...Love the mats and lighting, beautiful indeed.
Put me down for a minimum of 3 entries.

initiative · 11-05-2006, 07:22 AM

cool, this is a very good subjet for this week, I know we will see pretty nice work from everbody, so good look to everybody and remeber post construnctive comments to all!!

CoryMathews · 11-05-2006, 07:39 AM

Well i know that u guys models completely kill mine but i tried anyways. Im still pretty new to the whole 3d thing.. sure i didnt need to say that though.

Orkron · 11-05-2006, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoryMathews

Well i know that u guys models completely kill mine but i tried anyways. Im still pretty new to the whole 3d thing.. sure i didnt need to say that though.

Looks good but u should utilize the whole 800x600 available to u so we all can see it

XYZ · 11-05-2006, 09:20 AM

wow, super starters!.

fastrak · 11-05-2006, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RxExpress

quick question, if i were to model an organic-like mailbox, that had legs and such, would that work?

Well, I really wouldn't consider that a "real" mailbox, but I would encourage some conceptual thinking in this one. But what the heck....yeah, go for it and see what happens. Could be interesting.

Marty
Hey it looks like your lighting and reflections came out top notch. Great work!

CoryMathews
Orkron has given you some very good advice(free of charge, I might add

)....may want to follow up on that.

Fastrak

Orkron · 11-05-2006, 11:09 AM

who wants to model this mailbox?
http://www.strangepolice.com/images/content/15412.JPG

ClassicGamer-3DT · 11-05-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orkron

who wants to model this mailbox?
http://www.strangepolice.com/images/content/15412.JPG

lol now that's a mailbox!!!!!!

this looks really cool, i'm very excited about this weeks challenge.

some amazing starters!!

Marty - your texturing and lighting is gorgeous, and Fastrak, your's is amazing too, eveyone else has made some great model starters.

You can put me down for the minimum of 5 entries!

I'm off to research this right now!

Great stuff

Kind Regards

Classic Gamer

voodrew · 11-05-2006, 11:59 AM

I would love to see someone model this one-

mebhas · 11-05-2006, 12:23 PM

lol n1 voodrew. hope to get at least one entry this time. hope i remember how to use 3ds max.

11-05-2006, 02:46 AM	#1
Marty_McFly-3DT THE Mad Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Why? Are you stalking me? Posts: 2,722 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Speed Modelling Challenge 98 - Mailbox The rules are simple 1, Each week we'll post a subject for you to model along with a time limit on how long you should spend on it. Spend no longer than the allocated time then post a trender of your model. No cheating, we are relying on your honesty here and the idea of speed modelling is to simulate a "real world" environment. If you are working on a project and asked to show a concept model you'll need to be able to get somewhere near the target in the allocated time. Your submission should be a model created especially for this challenge and not one you have stored on your hard drive. How you interpret the brief is up to you as long as the final model conforms to what we have asked for. Any images of models that do not match the brief will be removed and the poster disqualified. 2, You may enter as many times as you like as long as each model is completely new and uses no components from other entries. Entries using models which are not original will be removed and the poster disqualified. 3, Your entry may contain as many views of your model as you like but it must include a clear and easy to see wire frame of the mesh before any smoothing/subdivision has been applied. Please use a screen grab. No other method is acceptable and any "wire renders" or wireframes we can't see properly will be removed and the poster disqualified. 4, You must include the following details with each submission: software used and time spent creating the model. Any further information is voluntary but posts not containg the required information will be removed and the poster disqualified. 5, Post only one image submission per entry which must be no larger than 800x600 pixels in either landscape or portrait format with a file size of no more than 100k. These images must be uploaded to our servers using the "browse" button on the forum reply page. Do not link to external images files. Larger than the maximum size or posts containing links to external images (other than for reference materials) will be removed and the poster disqualified. 6, The creation of displacement maps and normal maps are to be included in your modeling time. 7, Time spent on rendering or texturing or building a scene in which to display your model is not included in the alocated period to allow those with slower machines to participate on an even playing field. What we are looking for is the quality of the models you can produce "under pressure". If your model is not complete, you can still post as long as it's recognizeable. These rules apply to everybody taking part there will be NO exceptions Time limit - 60 minutes Deadline - 22.00 G.M.T. Wednesday 17th of May 2006 Subject - Mailbox - Suggested by Renz and Fastrak-3DT Mailbox: Mailboxes come in many different shapes and sizes and colors. Here is a chance to do some research and get creative. Be warned, we are looking for "real" and not "virtual" mailboxes... any person who models an e-mail client mailbox gets a free disqualification along with a slap with a wet fish! Have Fun and Good Luck! Marty, Fastrak, and Andy

11-05-2006, 02:47 AM	#2
Marty_McFly-3DT THE Mad Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Why? Are you stalking me? Posts: 2,722 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Fastrak's Starter ...

11-05-2006, 02:53 AM	#3
hammering3D I belong to nobody ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On Thready forums (or on Romania) Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Nice starter both of U, ... and nice subject ... Good luck All, see U __________________ The WIP of joy Cartoon Room Phineas and Ferb cartoons Training Ground Speed Modelling - The Coming of the Ice Unified Challenge

11-05-2006, 02:54 AM	#4
RxExpress THE Space Cowboy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	quick question, if i were to model an organic-like mailbox, that had legs and such, would that work? Last edited by RxExpress; 11-05-2006 at 02:58 AM..

11-05-2006, 06:12 AM	#6
Orkron Modelrater! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trapped in a Cube Posts: 2,387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Wow Marty, awesome starter...Love the mats and lighting, beautiful indeed. Put me down for a minimum of 3 entries. __________________ Download hdri maps at Orkron.com Follow me on Twitter @Orkron

11-05-2006, 04:45 AM	#5
thegimp Always Learning Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First mailbox for this week...im sure ill be doing at least 1 more...tried my hand at textures and some different lighting...lemme know what ya think...

11-05-2006, 07:22 AM	#7
initiative paradigm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Guatemala Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cool, this is a very good subjet for this week, I know we will see pretty nice work from everbody, so good look to everybody and remeber post construnctive comments to all!! __________________ Speed Modelling Challenge: Honrable Mentions: Mailbox - Farm Duck Super hero equipment Outdoor grill #1 Robotina Grill WIP Alienware computer

11-05-2006, 07:39 AM	#8
CoryMathews polygon? Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well i know that u guys models completely kill mine but i tried anyways. Im still pretty new to the whole 3d thing.. sure i didnt need to say that though.

11-05-2006, 09:20 AM	#10
XYZ (0;0;0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	wow, super starters!. __________________

11-05-2006, 11:09 AM	#12
Orkron Modelrater! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trapped in a Cube Posts: 2,387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	who wants to model this mailbox? http://www.strangepolice.com/images/content/15412.JPG __________________ Download hdri maps at Orkron.com Follow me on Twitter @Orkron

11-05-2006, 11:59 AM	#14
voodrew Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 127 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Here's one... I would love to see someone model this one-

11-05-2006, 12:23 PM	#15
mebhas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nepal, the country of mount everest Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol n1 voodrew. hope to get at least one entry this time. hope i remember how to use 3ds max. __________________ M3Bha$ Dream on and on and on.............

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