MikeW Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi CL,I know this is the Photoshopping section, but i've seen DarkStryder360 display his 3D designs in here.I've been using the SolidWorks 3D Modelling software alot recently as part of my Uni course. Although i've been making a range of different things, i really enjoy making alloy wheels. Here are some of the designs i have make this year so far. (Made loads more last year but the college system was renewed, and all of the work was erased). Not claiming to have made up the designs, as most are inspired by already existant wheels.First one i made, Based on some BBS, centrecap was made seperately and mated to the wheel component.Like the initial front design of this, however the cross section is a bit poor.Loosely based this on the previous design, however made it a better shape. Made today.Also made today. 5 spoke ftw.If anyone else on here has used this programme before and has some cool designs of anything, post up a pic! Comments welcomed.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benters Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice work, I use vector works 2011 now days Oyeh, they look like 5x100 and that wouldn't fit a lupo hahahahaTop work, joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Ah nice, never had any experience with that one though. Lol I really am hooked on it now!And they do come in 4x100 too, 15" by 7j Not too sure which ones i'd run though, kinda like the 3rd ones. 2nd ones as well but the side is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Awesome to see some more 3D modelling on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Awesome to see some more 3D modelling on here!Yeah, not quite up to your standard yet But i'ts something i am really enjoying atm. Finished a BBS CH today, one of my faves... Suppose i should start making other things instead of just alloys haha. Mite attempt to make a car if i get spare time in lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yeah, not quite up to your standard yet But i'ts something i am really enjoying atm. Finished a BBS CH today, one of my faves... Suppose i should start making other things instead of just alloys haha. Mite attempt to make a car if i get spare time in lessons.Ha man if I tried to use Solidworks I wouldn't know where to start - been using Rhino 4 recently at work and its a pain, all modelling is done via NURBS/splines; is that how you went about your rim models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ha man if I tried to use Solidworks I wouldn't know where to start - been using Rhino 4 recently at work and its a pain, all modelling is done via NURBS/splines; is that how you went about your rim models?Solid works is pretty easy once you know the basic functions, don't use anything that complex lol. I make the rims by selecting a plane (front) then draw a verticle centre line. I then draw a kinda cross sectional view of a wheel and use a special tool that will rotate it around the centreline so i end up with the basic 3D wheel shape. Can then use a load of sketch tools to create the design on the top and then cut/ extrude them. Thats probs the most basic way. I'll get some pics up friday if you want of the BBS CH i did, will show the making too. I'd love to be able to model a car though like you do.Where do you work with CAD then? I've been wanting to get into that recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Looking good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks mate , Lol i don't know what to make next I am doing proper solid works assignments at uni btw, just like to make random stuff in spare time in the sessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Make a lupo challenge your self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Haha i'm gonna give it a go Dont expect too much ...I know it can be done in solidworks, but it looks harder to do than other 3D software. Just gotta know where to start lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'd love to help you on where to start but I ain't never 3d modelled a car before so don't ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ah yes from the screenshot, NURBS. Hateful thing. Tried making a car with NURBS the other week, was ridiculous. Will stick to Poly Modelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Attempted to start the Lupo project today, this is only a rough idea to see if i could shape the parts in one sketch. However i will make each part individually and assemble them together. I also need to find a proper design blueprint with all the correct measurements of each side. I just shaped this using a standard pic...hence why its not proportional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 That is a really good start. Even though I only see the front face ha. Just nick blueprints off 'the-blueprints.com'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Haha it is an actual 3D model of the front bumper, i just sorta made up the sizes etc so it's a bit out! I will get the blueprints next time im on Solidworks and do it all properly then. Lol it was only when i had finished making that model that i was shown how to grain a surface and pull or shape it in far more detail, so when i make it properly i'll be able to properly shape the bodywork. Looks bloody difficult though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 It is difficult in 3DS Max as I wasn't using splines/NURBS, but I can imagine once you have the knack for it in Solidworks, it will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Started to do some more work on the lupo today...made some wheel arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 i cant even begin to get my head around how hard this stuff must be. you and darkstryder are both so impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Thanks mate, haha it is starting to get pretty difficult lol If i can make it look even half as good as Darkstryder's i'll be stoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Looking really good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Cheers dude, still loads of work to do...Thankfully i havn't reached breaking point with it yet. Theres soo many details that i think are a little wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Looking damn sick man keep it up! Any decent rendering Packages for Solidworks? Vray, Maxwell, finalRender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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