[key0p]

heh you cant notice the edges on the barrel texture in game anyway, its much too far away But still, cylindrical mapping is a very handy tool to know how to use, especially if you want to start mapping infantry

[The_Hunter]

Originally Posted by key0p";p=&quot

heh you cant notice the edges on the barrel texture in game anyway, its much too far away But still, cylindrical mapping is a very handy tool to know how to use, especially if you want to start mapping infantry

i tried poking around with it for a bit but i could not get it right i might get it right later thx for you advice

[quicksilva1985]

NP good work Hunter looks quite good . Nice Basic USA style keep it up !

[killakanz]

Originally Posted by DarkNess";p=&quot

that really aint bad man, if i only knew how to make modles... i have alot of free time lol, but yea man it aint that bad...

elo
It's easy, plus a nice way of killing free time
http://killasmods.game-mod.net/page.php?file=tnkbild1

EDIT= just adding, get gmax from http://www.discreet.com/products/gmax (dont forget to download any updates) and RenX plugin is here. Become a modder! It's dead easy

[DarkNess]

thx killa, but i dled gmax on suday i think, and i have been working with it using your tutorial that i got from another thread , and there have been a few confusing parts, but from what of your tutorial i have got through so far you make it seem pretty easy , i like how you state at the beginning that its a tutorial to make a person who has never hear of gmax into being able to make tank modles and stuff, and well i'll be a prime candidate. im working on trying to figure out the whole making tank treds right now, that part is a lil confusing on where to put the "tube" and how to elongate it... *sigh* im working on it but its kinda difficult in tryin to figure everything out but blah, its a BIG help, and sooner or later i'll be makin some O.K. modles... thx a bunch!

EDIT:

ok i got a few question for this gmax utility... my tank right now looks alot more like a turrent LOL, are buildings and stuff made in gmax or are they made in a diff program? cuz i feel right now that i'd be more of a building builder, lol, im a sad excuse of a modler right? lol

[Cboidy8888]

buildings = saame

[DarkNess]

cool that helps a bit, it frustrated me a bit earlier so i kinda called it a night lol, one of these days i will post a picture of a building i make or something lol, might be a while cuz i really suck

[Mishkin]

You know what killakanz? I think I will give a shot at this modeler thing. I see a lot of people doing it, so why shouldn't I try it? I will use your tutorial since it looks really simple

Question though - Should I use Gmax or 3dmax as a program for my first model? I know that Gmax is a toned down version of it, but what do you suggest?

[Hostile]

Well if you use gmax than killakanz tutroial will be easier as all the things are in the same place. 3ds max has some stuff moved around.

[The_Hunter]

i have both programs but i have not yet encounterd many differences in making a model in eather of them 3ds has some more advanced options and stuff (rendering for example) but other than that there is not much different :/