Truespace 3D Modeling Tutorials

by **JimB** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:41 pm

Here is a model of a French airplane a Dewoitine 780 its 648 faces (quads) it was modeled with GS1.6
I hope you find it useful.

BTW can we post images?

by **BNG123** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:10 am

Thanks Jim and welcome to the GSL forum. Are you the modeler that used to post on the old Caligari website? I'll check out the model later on after I've gotten a bit of snooze time. I work the overnite shift at a local TV station. I'm certainly glad that few people still make stuff with GSL; it's got to be my favorite 3d modelers of all time. It a shame that Caligari went under and sadly closed it's old forum. I don't find any GSL forums anywhere and felt the need to keep GSL alive by providing a place for others to post and share stuff. I still have the GSL installer available but sadly there's not much of a demand for it lately. PS: Have a good one and if possible let other GSL modelers know we all have a new place to swap GSL tips and tricks.

by **BNG123** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:28 am

Very cool model aircraft Jim. Would you mind if I adapt it for use with a video game that I mod for; it's called Battlezone II, Combat Commander. I've made quite a few older models from the 2nd World War. A couple of simple Biplanes and quite a few Jet Aircraft. The models basically need to be exported as X models and converted to XSI after adding a few extra parts that the BZII game engine needs to make the craft pilotable. I've got tons of different of GSL models like cars, trucks, armored tanks, and heavy assault tanks. The game uses a wide array of combat vehicles, environment props, buildings, and organic models like trees, bushes, etc.

Say, if possible could you at some point post a tutorial on doing animations in GSL. I understand the basics of it but I'm having some difficulty working with IK stuff and boned models like Mech Walkers and movable human figures. Thanks Leroy aka BNG.

by **BNG123** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:12 am

I made this Savenger for Battlezone II. I used a stock GSL texture called Steel Panel to decorate the body. On the wheels, I create a custom texture created from a screen grab out of GSL.

by **BNG123** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:25 am

This image shows various aircraft made with GSL. Most were created for Battlezone II. I think of all the model types that I make I truly love making aircraft types. GSL, is ideally suited to non professional modeling hobbists. Simply put GSL rocks for simple low poly models.

by **BNG123** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:28 am

I made this car with machine guns just for the enjoyment.

by **JimB** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:08 pm

This model was made in GS1.6 and is 1310 faces without textures so GSLite users cannot open the model directly in GS.I have included .scn,.cob and .obj file formats,you may study or use the model in your projects but it may not be included in collections and must not be sold.

by **JimB** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:31 pm

This is a model of a girl(not exactly Lara Croft) it includes the image planes and is only 528 faces therefore suitable for GSLite.

by **JimB** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:36 pm

A simple wooden barrel with texture @ 212 faces,nothing spectacular

by **JimB** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:53 pm

This is a model of a Jaffa? from Stargate SG1 it is 1154 faces so cannot be loaded directly in to GSLite,I have included .scn,.cob and .obj file formats.

by **JimB** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:05 pm

Over on The 3D Studio is three old models a Spitfire (2307 faces),a panther tank (1024 faces) and a jeep (2057 faces). http://www.the3dstudio.com/product_deta ... uct=148496
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the tank and jeep.

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:20 am

This was an attempt to make an animated model for use in TGC FPSC Creator as I recall it worked,it has only 404 faces.

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:43 am

Here is a little lowpoly experiment I did some time ago,it is only 340 faces and is rigged,the rig was done with Puppeteer which I think is still available from Greg Basset (http://alabsoft.com/bkp/ ) .
Puppeteer is a tsx and so cannot work with GSLite but however does work with TS7.6 model side or did the last time I checked. :mrgreen:

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:18 am

This gun is made up of several parts I did this to try to show GS users that its easy to make any type of gun or weapon for that matter,it is only 200 faces.

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:05 am

A very simple IBeam of 44 faces (thats probably too many). :mrgreen:

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:18 am

Here is a locomotive engine again made sometime ago it has 1490 faces.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:20 am

Awesome model Jim. I just wish I could get my hands on Gamespace full. I have to use TS to get higher poly models done.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:27 am

Did you use any shader effects on the texture? I've been learning to use them to enhance textures to get more realistic effects. I really need to do some work on my texturing skills. Simple textures are fairly easy, but working with UV maps I need way more practice with.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:50 am

That reminds me of the 45 I used carry as a Tanker in the U.S. Army back in the early 1080's. I agree GS rocks for making all types of weapons. I've made a couple of assault guns for BZII. I love to use the object union and subtraction tools to make cool guns. The subtraction tool is very handy for mating ammo clips into the weapon body. The array tool is perfect for making ammo belt clips too.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:24 am

Cool, I'd love to get Puppteer for Truespace. Thanks for the weblink.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:38 am

Kudos Jim for posting so many cool models. If it's okay with you may I use this model for Battlezone II? I could use it as a building prop for the game.

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:42 am

My pleasure Leroy,you can use the models in anyway you choose.

BTW I just looked at your profile and I got 13 years on you. LOL

by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:51 am

You might like to try these two out they both work with TS7.6 model side.
Jointmaster and keyframemaster
http://www.designdevil.de/index.php?menu=plugins
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by **JimB** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:56 am

No I just used a jpg image from Mayangs textures.

by **BNG123** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:18 am

I've playing around with multiple textures with some success. Do you know if GS uses texture blending on the resulting procmats that export with the model?

Truespace 3D Modeling Tutorials

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Wooden Barrel

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m1911 gun

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