Old-School Starcraft Marine

M0H_Robert · 15-11-2009, 07:25 AM

I've lurked around here a bit before, and I've always been intimidated by the incredible quality of the models around here, but, well, here goes. (takes breath)
Couple hours of work so far, still very WIP.

Made in 3ds Max 2008. More smoothing to come later.

In contrast to SgtHK and Freespace's excellent marines, I'm going for a bit more of a classic look.

Freespace-3DT · 15-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Hey man,

Welcome to Threedy!

That's a good start, you've got a clean mesh. Though what I see that's a bit off-design are the spotlights. They should come out of there in front of the chest plate like here:

http://www.starcraft2video.com/2007/...oy-collection/
http://starcraft2.strategyinformer.c...starcraft1.jpg

Looking forward to more.

M0H_Robert · 15-11-2009, 07:30 PM

You're right, and thanks for the pictures of that model.

Day 4:
It's rather bulkier than the original models.

M0H_Robert · 20-11-2009, 06:01 AM

Not much progress. Redone chest and shoulders are the highlight. The gun is very rough; mostly just for shape/proportions. Probably won't finish this until after college apps/concerts/finals/etc.

M0H_Robert · 04-12-2009, 01:21 AM

Haven't really updated this, haven't really had much time. Here's a texture test though; planning on having fun with all the random stuff that Terrans paint on their armor.

Advice encouraged.

Freespace-3DT · 04-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Add logos for the division he belongs to ( Alpha, Omega, etc )

Tarik2d · 04-12-2009, 05:50 PM

I like the gun you have modeled

well done

M0H_Robert · 05-12-2009, 06:50 PM

@Freespace, will do, but I also think I'm gonna make it like in the game instead of in the cinematics. In the cinematics, each marine had a different armor color and colorscheme, but mine I think will all have the same color as they're all in the same faction, and I'll just have them have different designs painted on.

Here's some more work:

M0H_Robert · 18-12-2009, 08:38 PM

The modeling part is mostly done... Parts are hidden in both pictures (don't pay attention to the skinniness of the middle picture or the missing hoses, hands, etc)...

Anyway, I've got a question: how do you texture things like flashlights and floodlights? I've attached a picture of freespace's marine which has the kind of look I'd like to go for with the lights, but I don't really know how to get it. :/

Freespace-3DT · 18-12-2009, 08:44 PM

Hey Robert!

For the floodlights on my marine, I used two Gradient Maps. One is a very tiled gradient ramp for the vertical lines, and mixed on top of that ( you can use Composite, RGB Multiply or Mix ) is another gradient map set to radial.

M0H_Robert · 21-12-2009, 11:45 PM

Thanks a lot, freespace.

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...ofhobbiton.swf
Modeling phase over?

rocneasta · 23-12-2009, 02:59 AM

gj

just an idea, if we combined all the star craft looking models - from characters to weaponry ships etc, we could make either a cool looking animation - how a old school marine progressed to a marine rank II (not good with the lingo so pardon my french) or some really awesome composite with everything peeps made, so far i can recall 3 marines 1 ship... perhaps someone can dig up more similar theme models

15-11-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Old-School Starcraft Marine I've lurked around here a bit before, and I've always been intimidated by the incredible quality of the models around here, but, well, here goes. (takes breath) Couple hours of work so far, still very WIP. Made in 3ds Max 2008. More smoothing to come later. In contrast to SgtHK and Freespace's excellent marines, I'm going for a bit more of a classic look. Attached Images Last edited by M0H_Robert; 18-12-2009 at 08:43 PM..

15-11-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,988 Thanks: 39 Thanked 184 Times in 157 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	Hey man, Welcome to Threedy! That's a good start, you've got a clean mesh. Though what I see that's a bit off-design are the spotlights. They should come out of there in front of the chest plate like here: http://www.starcraft2video.com/2007/...oy-collection/ http://starcraft2.strategyinformer.c...starcraft1.jpg Looking forward to more. __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

15-11-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You're right, and thanks for the pictures of that model. Day 4: It's rather bulkier than the original models. Attached Images Last edited by M0H_Robert; 20-11-2009 at 06:10 AM..

20-11-2009, 06:01 AM	#4
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not much progress. Redone chest and shoulders are the highlight. The gun is very rough; mostly just for shape/proportions. Probably won't finish this until after college apps/concerts/finals/etc. Attached Images Last edited by M0H_Robert; 21-11-2009 at 07:47 PM..

04-12-2009, 01:21 AM	#5
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haven't really updated this, haven't really had much time. Here's a texture test though; planning on having fun with all the random stuff that Terrans paint on their armor. Advice encouraged. Attached Images

04-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#6
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,988 Thanks: 39 Thanked 184 Times in 157 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	Add logos for the division he belongs to ( Alpha, Omega, etc ) __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

04-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#7
Tarik2d Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	I like the gun you have modeled well done __________________ www.tarik-ali.com

05-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#8
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@Freespace, will do, but I also think I'm gonna make it like in the game instead of in the cinematics. In the cinematics, each marine had a different armor color and colorscheme, but mine I think will all have the same color as they're all in the same faction, and I'll just have them have different designs painted on. Here's some more work: Attached Images

18-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#9
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The modeling part is mostly done... Parts are hidden in both pictures (don't pay attention to the skinniness of the middle picture or the missing hoses, hands, etc)... Anyway, I've got a question: how do you texture things like flashlights and floodlights? I've attached a picture of freespace's marine which has the kind of look I'd like to go for with the lights, but I don't really know how to get it. :/ Attached Images Last edited by M0H_Robert; 21-12-2009 at 11:46 PM..

18-12-2009, 08:44 PM	#10
Freespace-3DT Commando Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania, Cluj Posts: 7,988 Thanks: 39 Thanked 184 Times in 157 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10	Hey Robert! For the floodlights on my marine, I used two Gradient Maps. One is a very tiled gradient ramp for the vertical lines, and mixed on top of that ( you can use Composite, RGB Multiply or Mix ) is another gradient map set to radial. __________________ Cinematics: StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis (Final 7.5 Minute CG Animation) Speed Factor 2 (23-NOV-2010) Demo Reel 2010 (1-OCT-2010) StarCraft: First Contact (08-JUL-2009) MY CG&VFX WEBSITE

21-12-2009, 11:45 PM	#11
M0H_Robert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks a lot, freespace. http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...ofhobbiton.swf Modeling phase over? Last edited by M0H_Robert; 23-12-2009 at 05:21 AM..

23-12-2009, 02:59 AM	#12
rocneasta in search of excellence Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 25m2 flat Posts: 5,302 Thanks: 111 Thanked 393 Times in 352 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 31	gj just an idea, if we combined all the star craft looking models - from characters to weaponry ships etc, we could make either a cool looking animation - how a old school marine progressed to a marine rank II (not good with the lingo so pardon my french) or some really awesome composite with everything peeps made, so far i can recall 3 marines 1 ship... perhaps someone can dig up more similar theme models

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