Modeling from scratch

[Slimory 840]

Well, i really can't model for sht and i really don't understand the tutorial on here, do you absolutely NEED 3DSMAX, or can i just model from scratch in Zmodeler? i was thinking of a small project that NO ONE has made yet, so i'm going to try my hand and from-scratch-modeling, any tips would be appreciated!

[Harper 1,375]

Have you searched around for the model you've said nobody has made? Perhaps there is an unlocked model from previous GTA games like Vice City or San Andreas?

[Slimory 840]

I want too make the PPV GMC Savanna for my local department, i have made a request for it in the past, but sometimes it's best to do it yourself.

[Ridgerunner 227]

You can model with Zmodeler although most modelers use 3ds Max because there are tons and tons of tutorials and it is far more easier to use. Whether you're doing simple parts like an antenna or more advanced modeling like the entire vehicle, 3ds Max is the way to go imo. You can buy a license for 3ds Max on Ebay for less then the cost of Zmodeler actually just something to keep in mind.

[Slimory 840]

How much would a license cost for 3DS Max? and how much does the program cost? i want to model the whole vehicle, if you say it would be easier to do with 3DS Max i will take your word for it.

Edited August 23, 2012 by Slimory

[strike 1,581]

And I'll repeat you again, if you haven't done it yet, ask Chasez for permission to use his GMC Savanna; if he let you using it, you'd have to just edit it, instead of modeling from scratch, that's something that doesn't learn in two days.

Anyway, whatever you do, good luck with it, I'd also love to see one of these

[Ridgerunner 227]

Around $35-$40. It can be a pita at times, but when you can actually start making progress it's really awesome! Because there are so many videos and support threads I think it's a no brainer, but to each their own....

[Slimory 840]

I would ask him but i really don't know how to get ahold of him, and since he doesn't know me by even speaking with me, just asking out of the blue, wouldn't be right and i doubt he'd give it too me.

[GreenAid 236]

I think you don't need to do that model from scratch since it's in Driver SF.

[Slimory 840]

How do i rip it from DriverSF?

[corleone 190]

How much would a license cost for 3DS Max? and how much does the program cost? i want to model the whole vehicle, if you say it would be easier to do with 3DS Max i will take your word for it.

If you are a student, 3DS Max is free:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=14185424

[Ridgerunner 227]

I don't think Chasez generally gives permission to his models. You can find him on gtaforums. Also as mentioned since the model is from Driver you should be able to find it ripped from the game somewhere or maybe someone kind enough to do it for you idk.

[strike 1,581]

Well, yeah, now I remember, someone stole his Savanna, and after that got really pissed, so yes, it's unlikely he will give any of his models. It's a pitty, I'd love to see an emergency version of his GMC RTS bus.

[Slimory 840]

I emailed him, he has his own site with all of his mods, i didn't want to ask just because of what you said strike, cause someone stole it, i have posted topics about it before, but sadly, no one would do it, so i'm best off too just learn myself.

and strike, i'm not a student, so i will have to buy it.

also, does anyone know of a good reliable site to buy 3D Models?

Edited August 23, 2012 by Slimory

[Ridgerunner 227]

Try pm'ing Policefanatic, he had a thread on GPM where he had ripped some of the Driver SF models. I think most people use Turbosquid when buying 3d models.

[Slimory 840]

I asked Policefanatic awhile back if he could do that particular setup, even offered to pay for his time, still wouldn't do it.

[GreenAid 236]

Here there are some D:SF models, but unfortunately not the savanna :( http://slg.serv1.free.fr/driver.html

[kinksta 237]

I find zmodeler easy to use, i have pretty much built a Northern Ireland Armoured Pangolin, I have some tutorials in my youtube that are easy to follow and understand. I looked at alot of tutorials and see people doit the long way round and add hours on to there project so i added some tips in the videos to help doit faster. Checkout my youtube http://www.youtube.c...os?feature=mhee

I hope this helps

[Harper 1,375]

I find zmodeler easy to use, i have pretty much built a Northern Ireland Armoured Pangolin, I have some tutorials in my youtube that are easy to follow and understand. I looked at alot of tutorials and see people doit the long way round and add hours on to there project so i added some tips in the videos to help doit faster. Checkout my youtube http://www.youtube.c...os?feature=mhee

I hope this helps

For some reason that sends me to my individual uploads page.

[Slimory 840]

Same here, took me right to my uploads page