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All 3D images made with 3D Studio Max R4

3D Gallery

started: 01/13/01

I have started a small gallery of some images I have made. I will add more as time permits. These lo-res versions don't do the images justice. Speaking of low res, if you would like a high resolution image of one of these (for your desktop, or for legal purposes, like if I violated your copyright and you need a copy of the image to file court documents) let me know, I can whip one out "fer ya" (as we say 'round here)...

Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX (or so)

05/07/01

Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX (prototype flew in 1939. The Mark IX appeared in 1944) date: 05/07/01 polycount: 5190 vertices / 10287 faces notes: I've always liked the Spitfire: it's just an awesome aircraft. This one isn't quite done (there are no markings on it) but I wanted to put some pictures up anyway. This model went MUCH smoother than my first one. There are still some problems: some parts where the camoflauge textures don't line up and some jagged spots. This one has retractable landing gear, the propellers rotate and the rear control surfaces move. Oh yeah, and the cockpit opens. I went to the "trouble" of making a cloud background, but I screwed up so in some images you can see a giant crease in the clouds (just like in real-life)...er ... But overall, I'm pretty happy with this one. Now the Messerschmitt has someone to dogfight with.
click any of the above images for a larger (800x600 approx 68kB) version
a real spitfire (this image is kinda big)
Related links: There are quite a few Spitfire links on the web, here are some that I've found Spitfire info site Another Spitfire page with lots of info and links another site

Messerschmitt Me163 Komet (1944)

05/01/01

Messerschmitt Me163 Komet (1944) date: 05/01/01 polycount: 2620 vertices / 4494 faces notes: This is my first attempt at mesh modeling. All my prior models were made by manipulating shapes. This one I made from scratch with mesh patches. I learned a lot making this model, from making polygons (triangles) by hand to mult-texturing. I chose the Me163 model because it is about the simplest model I could find. You don't have to look closely to see a number of mistakes I made, for example, this model has about ten times more vertices than it really needs, the parts don't connect correctly and the decals aren't applied very well, but I think I can do better on my next attempt. ps - I know the sky background is really corny, but I wasn't in the mood to make a more realistic sky background...
click any of the above images for a larger (800x600 approx 68kB) version
Related links: Flight journal article/interview with a former Me163 pilot Thomas Suurland - Absolutely spectacular 3d models 3DLuvr 3DSMax tutorials - great to help get you started

Older stuff

last updated: 03/04/01

computer fan 03/04/01	X 03/04/01	hammer 03/04/01
blue computer case 03/02/01 (click here to buy one)	LCD display 03/01/01	fitting (I copied) 02/11/01
Steven Shultz logo 12/13/00	Turbine engine 02/01/01	cigarette lighter 01/23/01
Impera game logo 01/22/01	This is my attempt to copy an image I saw 01/22/01	glass orb 01/15/01
cruise missle 01/12/01	oil drum 01/12/01	(eyeball from a tutorial) 01/12/01
apple (from a tutorial) 01/12/01	punkin' 10/20/00

2D Gallery

01/13 - 02:15

I will add some 2D images I have created when I have some time...






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