In this part of the Razorback series, we are wrapping up the modeling phase (for now). This video shows a little peek at how the tires were modeled, and then moves onto a little bit of material-making and texturing. If you’d like to see more on how the tires were modeled, then you should check out my motorcycle tire modeling tutorial. It’s long, but a good video I think. Grab a hot beverage and kick back while watching it.

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In this part of the Razorback series, we finally create brackets for the Infrared arrays that sit near the front of the machine. These have been floating in space since they were modeled, so it’s about time that they got official mounting hardware. The video is below, and I hope you enjoy it.

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Instead of a Five Minute Tip this week, I thought I’d produce something a little different. One of the more challenging tasks that I face when modeling a motorcycle (something I’ve become quite practiced at) is the creation of the tires. Below is a screencast walking you through the process I’ve recently used. I’ve also included the downloadable project files for you to play with.

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In this part of the Razorback series, we tackle the issue of our low-poly kickstand brackets. This continues along with the theme of making a low-poly or placeholder item look more polished before texturing and rendering. See the rest of the post for the video and related items.

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This installment of the Razorback Screencast looks at the little details on the kickstands. Our kickstands are automatic, hydraulic mechanisms that work in tandem to keep the bike upright when it slows or comes to a stop. From an engineering perspective; they will have a tough job and will likely be replaced regularly.

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The robotic arms of the Razorback give it a lot of personality, while serving as its main focal point when regarding the high-tech sci-fi look of the machine. (more…)