3D Modelling a Honda Cub Trial Bike

Modelling a Honda Cub Trial Bike.

I chose this Honda bike for my next 3D study because it's design will give me an opportunity to model complex hard surface shapes, and the amount of details present particularly in its engine will help train my eye on the proper placement of small details.

Honda Cub Trial

Since I will be modelling it in a realistic way, I need to understand at least the basics of this bike, e.g., the parts, how the engine works, etc. This way I can model the bike with acceptable accuracy and looks realistic.

To achieve this, I searched for all relevant references for the Honda Cub Trial. This isn't an exhaustive reference board, as I might find more good images as I progress. Aside from using images, I will also be using videos made by other people knowledgeable in motorcycles or dirt bikes.

My Reference board for the time being. Images may be added as I progress through this project.

Building in UDK

 With my assets all ready and textured, I then proceed to build my scene in Unreal.

3D assets that I will use

 After piecing together my assets, I finally have my scene in Unreal.

3D Modelling Phase: Sci Fi Bar

I finished modelling the main parts of my scene and will now go and work on texturing them.

My important 3D pieces fitted together (Left), My modular Pieces (Centre), and my bar/club name (Right).

Blocking Phase: Sci-Fi Bar

To start off I did some blocking so I can visualize my concept in 3D. It will also act as my guide on where I will put my planned 3D modelled objects.

Enviroments Project Rough Concepts

With the mood board sorted I can now mix and match designs until I come up with something I like. After messing away in my sketches I finally found the design that pleases me:

This is when I told myself, "this is what I want it to look."

And here is my final design idea. .

The final concept is still messy and rough but I intend to leave it like that at the moment so I can jump straight into modelling.

Enviroments Project Moodboard

For this new project, I'll be going for an indoor of a bar/night club in a circular building structure. I want it to be circular because it will make every spot inside roomy and spacious.

Here is the mood board I made that will reflect what I wanted:

New Project: Enviroments again!

We have been told that our new project will be environments again. I'm excited that this is the project idea again as this is where I feel more free.

New project! Star Wars themed vehicles

Now that I'm finally finished with my room, I'm jumping straight to vehicle creation! I'm excited and looking forward to this that in one day I already have my final design!

Here are the references I used

This is what I spend half of my day in.

And viola! my final design. It is still rough and needs a bit of tidying up, but I'm happy with the result.

Room Scene Finished!

This news is weeks late, but I still want to find the time to post this. So, here it is!

My final design with colours 

 

and here is my 3D recreation of my design!

Lesson: Splines

This week, our tutor taught us how to use Splines. It is a very powerful tool that will really save me significant amount of time when creating 'holed assets', e.g., windows, and doors.

Room Concept Work! Update 2

Now that I had my concept nailed, I can now relax a bit and focus on the technical aspect of the concept. First, I am going to focus on the value and lighting.

After hours of work, I now have this:

Character Concept Update 1

Today I focused on having a final design for my character. Here are the designs I made:

My design evolution.

First of all, it's not a jedi! He is wearing a japanese samurai coat (don't know what it's called).

UV and Material Mapping

Today, I had a bit of a refresher on UV and Material Mapping. With some experience with Autodesk Maya, I did not find much problem in 3ds aside from the buttons not where they I expect them to be!

Anyways, here is my work:

My final render and my workarea in 3ds Max.

Here's the spaggetti tree as I would call it.

Room Concept Work! Update

Using my mood boards (which I showed in my first 'Room Concept Work' entry) I have created some designs that I continue to evolve to get the final design that I am going to be happy with.

Here are some of my rough sketches:

Then, After 5 hours of evolving my design I finally got what I had in mind. (I know, I am still to slow in the process, but I'll get there!)

This is exactly what I had in mind, and I am very pleased about it.

Character Concept

Now that I have a plan on how to create my room, I will start getting ideas for my character.

This is the references I have chosen:

Japanese and Korean full armour and some Mediveal knight helmets added to the mix.

And here is my modular models ready to be dressed.

Room Concept Work!

As we are given a task to create our 3D room, I started putting the hours on my room concept. I am thinking of going for a Sci-Fi Asian environment.




These are the mood boards I'm going to be referring to:

Traditional and modern Japanese architecture

My lighting mood board

Asian castles and a Sci-fi city

Kitchen/Dining moodboard

My Life Plans

Today, we discussed about our ideal future goals in 3 and half, 5, and 10 years time. I find this interesting because by writing down my perfect life in the future, I am simultaneously thinking, "Ok, so how do I achieve these things?" It makes me reflect and plan a rough idea of how I should act on my road to that future goal. This is a very good session on life, it is thought provoking and makes you act accordingly.


Just to share with you guys, this is what I wrote:


In 3 and half years time I am 22 years old. I had finished my degree with a first, and doing my part-time work while also looking for a job.


In 5 years time I am 24 years old. I am currently working on my first game project in an independent studio.


10 years into the future, I am 29 years old and working in Bethesda making a new game. I'm with my soon to be wife. I'm now a concept artist and a world Taekwon-do champion (I really hope so.)

Post Processing

Today our tutor taught us about post processing. This is an aesthetic flare that we can add to make our level more beautiful. This is something I will definitely add to my game as it gives that finishing touch to your level.

Peer Review Again!

We now come to the point where we need to analyze each other's work.

Question: Are the lighting (lens flares, panning lights) placement ok?

Peer Review:
- The lighting seems fine for the amount of small, closed-in corridors there are.

- Light placement is fine, but worried about the radius of each light as they look a bit small. Unless you're after a dark atmosphere.

- Lighting seems good for the corridors.

My Answer:

Thank you for the responses.With a lot of positive responses, I don't think there are any flaws in my lighting anymore aside from the light radius. Therefore, I think my lights are doing its job. Now that I am confident that the placement is correct its just a matter of improving its aesthetic and features.

Question: Is the map layouts (lights and ladders) OK for a death-match and capture-the-point game mode?

Peer Review:
- The mix of narrow corridors and open spaces will mix well for a Capture game mode, the amount of corridors may take away from a death-match though.

- The map layout is unique from any of the other maps I've seen, although the size could be a bit too big and might be hard to find other players.

-The map layout is quite big so it will hard to find the player, but the map is great for capture game mode.

My Answer: When it comes to my map layout I received a lot of negative and mixed reviews. I realized that building a little Victorian town for a big death-match and capture the flag map is hard work and will only lead to minimal acceptance. So, I am planning of cutting it down and minimizing my map into a manageable but still enjoyable level.


Question: Im going for a victorian themed game what do you think?

Peer Review:

- With the lighting being set as it is currently, a victorian theme would be good.

- I think the layout suits a victorian layout. Can't see any problems with it right now.

- The lighting layout looks good for your map level. i don't know you would improve it right now.

My Answer: Based on the reviews I got, I am confident of my way of placing aesthetics to mimic a Victorian level.

Lesson: Particle Effects

As I am making a Victorian themed map, street lights, wall lamps and torches are a must. Today, I am excited because we have discussed particle effects which covers the flame effects that I really need.