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WIP: Mon Calamari Model

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 moooa
05-25-2002, 2:39 PM
#1
I've finished my dengar model
He will be upload in file section of jediknightii.net in few hours

Now I began to work on a Mon Calamari model
Tell what u think

http://www.geocities.com/mooooa2002/ackbar.jpg)
 Vesentac
05-25-2002, 2:40 PM
#2
Dengar model already? Where's the screenshots?

Also 404 on the MC model.
 Lucko Mabri
05-25-2002, 2:43 PM
#3
WOW! Amazing! 1 word of advice. eyes need stick out more :D
 Lucko Mabri
05-25-2002, 2:45 PM
#4
btw here are ltos fo ref pics http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=admiral+ackbar&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&hl=en) (why doesnt anyone use google image search for ref pics? ITS AMAZING!)
 Cmdr. Antilles
05-25-2002, 5:02 PM
#5
I use google for reference on my maps...
 BradFu
05-25-2002, 5:46 PM
#6
WHOO HOO!

Mon Calamari are one of my favorite species.

I can't wait till you're done with this so I can skin myself up a custom Mon Cal Jedi! I really like the alien Jedi, hope to see lots more (Kit Fisto would be very cool, and an Ishi Tib Jedi would rock, since they're one of my other favorite species :) Keep up the great work!!

BradFu!

PS - I agree on the eyes, pull 'em out some more and it'll be perfect :)
 nucular_jedi_14
05-25-2002, 6:23 PM
#7
http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/jarjarbinks/index.html)




he's anoying but would look cool in jedi outkast.
 moooa
05-26-2002, 6:59 AM
#8
If u want some pics of dengar models go there
http://www.geocities.com/mooooa2002/)
I'm taking some screenshot

And for the ref pic I'm using google search picture, but I use too some illustration book about starwars, but I think u have right Lucko the eyes must sticks out more
 ShodiKGian
05-27-2002, 4:25 PM
#9
I haven't seen that model up on any of the sites, just curious as to if it was availible yet :)
 The Rel)ee(V)eR
05-27-2002, 5:02 PM
#10
Nice, although I don't care for Ackbar, that is a very good representation of him, I love your dengar model though, I'm wondering when itll be available?
 moooa
05-28-2002, 9:07 AM
#11
I've finished Dengar and have submitted him to jediknghtii.net
but for the moment,a dn I don't know why, he's not available for download. I will re-submited him tonight
And I have finished meshed the first lod of ackbar and will post pics tonight too
 Ragnar
05-28-2002, 9:12 AM
#12
LMAO you guys really fly through making these models.
By the time us noobs learn how to do it, there will be no one interesting left to make.
heh. ;)
 moooa
05-28-2002, 1:49 PM
#13
I'm sorry but I'm not english and I've not understand all the message ragnar

But if u want to know dengar is my first model for a game and I use 3d prog since 2 month
 Cmdr. Antilles
05-28-2002, 2:44 PM
#14
He's saying that you make models so quickly there will not be any good people left to model by the time that he learns how to model.

If that makes any sense...
 moooa
05-28-2002, 3:32 PM
#15
Thanks Cmdr Antilles :)

For me it has a sense and it's what I have fairly understand :)
 moooa
05-31-2002, 3:03 PM
#16
I finished modelling
Here some pics : http://www.geocities.com/mooooa2002/)

Now I will weighting the point
 Mr.Hippo
05-31-2002, 3:18 PM
#17
Lookin good Moooa, can't wait to use him in game.

[You changed Dengar a lot.]
 adillon
05-31-2002, 3:24 PM
#18
hey moooa, great model you got there!

my ONLY constructive criticism:

- all the mon calamari i've seen seem to have a gut of some sort - their belts hang pretty low. your model is very fit and trim compared to them. here's what i mean:

http://www.starwars.com/databank/species/moncalamari/index_eu.html)

and a few questions:

- is he a generic mon calamari or is it ACTUALLY supposed to be admiral ackbar?

- if he's generic, do you have some kind of background story for him - i mean, is he a jedi, bounty hunter, etc?

- i always dig what people come up with regarding sounds/taunts ... any ideas for this guy?

good luck with the rest of this project. can't wait to see the final product. keep up the great work!
 BradFu
05-31-2002, 3:32 PM
#19
Very nice, Moooa! I can't wait till you've finished him up and released him :) I hope you won't mind if I do a re-skin on him immediately when you release him, I'm just REALLY looking forward to making myself a Mon Calamari Jedi :D Would it be possible to make his belt a seperate Surface that can be turned off? If not, that's cool :)

Keep up the good work! Any idea what you might do when you finish this one? Hope to see more aliens from you! :)

BradFu!
 Epimetheus
05-31-2002, 5:45 PM
#20
I think the upper lip needs some definition. Or maybe the lower? Anyway, something needs to be sticking out more around the mouth.
 moooa
05-31-2002, 6:28 PM
#21
Thanx adillon, I don't have this ref pics !
And I'm think u're right, i gonna widen the torso, put the belt lower and maybe put the head more forward. For the lips I'm afraid to have too much polygon after increasing the definition
Adillon, I'm making like Absath and Bloodriot for there mandolarion model different skin, one Ackbar, a generic mon calamari (like on your pics) and one or 2 original concept.
For the sound, i first finish the model and put some taunts and different sounds but if someone knows where I can find some Ackbar sound it will be great
Bradfu if u want when i finished the first skin I can give the jpg so if u want we can put your skin in the pk3
 adillon
05-31-2002, 6:54 PM
#22
hey moooa,

the best sound i've found so far is "may the force be with us" - don't know if it really works as a taunt, however.

check it out here:

http://www.mattsmoviesounds.freeserve.co.uk/sounds/ackbar_force.wav)

it may need some cleaning up, too. i'll keep looking and see what else i can find.
 Pedantic
05-31-2002, 9:08 PM
#23
Well, for a taunt, I might be able to get something from ROTJ if he says anything good (I can't remember :) ) and if I ever finish the download. ;)
 GouldSite
05-31-2002, 9:35 PM
#24
Moooa, I *DEFINITELY* want that Mon Calamari skin. I am eagerly anticipating its completion; the pictures so far look extremely good.

Would you e-mail me the skin or tell me where to download the skin upon its completion? My e-mail address is andy@shadowport.net .

Thanks again!

-Andrew Gould
 BradFu
06-02-2002, 8:14 PM
#25
Moooa, any updates? :)

I eagerly await this model. I'm hoping to make a cool Mon cal Jedi Knight once you release this model. I asked this before, but you might have missed it in my previous post, but would it be possible to make the belt a seperate surf so it can be turned off for more variety in skinning?

Thanks!
BradFu!
 Droidekas
06-02-2002, 8:37 PM
#26
Freaking! I word of advice: You don't need to make him exactly has Akbar, Akbar was an old moncalamari. This model should represent a average moncalamari, it's up to the skinners to make the differences. Eyes look fine to me, it gives a younger look.
 moooa
06-03-2002, 2:47 PM
#27
Due to less of time, I'm only making 2 skin : ackbar and a simple mon calamari.
I've finished the mesh and skinning the first 2 lod
And bradfu, for the belt i will use a separate texture.
I will post in 1 or 2 hour some update pics.
thanks for all the feedback
 moooa
06-03-2002, 4:16 PM
#28
Here's the update
I make the model bigger and put the belt lower
 moooa
06-03-2002, 4:19 PM
#29
Ouppps I forget the link

http://www.geocities.com/mooooa2002/)

It's the last picture in the bottom-right
 Lucko Mabri
06-03-2002, 4:33 PM
#30
Oh My God Mooa! Your Too :cool: ! Keep Up The Good Work!:eets: :syoda:
 adillon
06-03-2002, 5:43 PM
#31
yeah, he's really rocking now! i like that you made him bulkier and dropped the belt down a bit.

awesome work, moooa! can't wait to see him skinned. keep it up.
 Anavel Gato
06-03-2002, 6:19 PM
#32
Great model moooa! And LOD's too! :D
 adillon
06-03-2002, 6:21 PM
#33
hey moooa! just a little bit of info i think may interest you regarding your dengar model. i think i read a post somewhere that pointed out the fact that you can see what looks like part of the stormtrooper's armor on dengar's back. and i believe you said that you might modify it and re-release an updated version at some time. am i right so far?

if i am, DON'T CHANGE A THING ON DENGAR!!!

here's why (not the picture, just read the text and you'll see what i mean):

http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/dengar/bts.html)

great work, man! keep it up!
 BradFu
06-04-2002, 2:17 AM
#34
Excellent! I hope it's done soon, I really really can't wait to have it :D Mon Calamari rock!.

Moooa, if you'd like, I would be happy to help you out with some alternate skins. Here's several skins I've done recently.

http://windu.cjb.net/TauwNew.jpg)
http://windu.cjb.net/newjedi.jpg)
http://windu.cjb.net/shot4.jpg)
http://windu.cjb.net/jediknight.jpg)

The clothing on all of these is 100% from scratch, the faces heavily modified (except for the Twi'Lek, that's from scratch). If you're interested, feel free to e-mail me, bradfu@msn.com

BradFu!
 moooa
06-04-2002, 1:13 PM
#35
Ok thanx adillon for the info. So I don't change my dengar model
And bradfu no prob I think I finished the mapping tomorrow so I will send u the file. I've finished skinning him but I need to map him to see if he move well
 Delmar
06-04-2002, 1:19 PM
#36
Originally posted by adillon
DON'T CHANGE A THING ON DENGAR!!!


I concur. Release that puppy!
 adillon
06-04-2002, 1:28 PM
#37
Originally posted by Delmar


I concur. Release that puppy!

he is released ... jediknightii.net has him under the model section of downloads. d/l him last night, as a matter of fact.
 Delmar
06-04-2002, 4:40 PM
#38
well then.. shame on me. :)

EDIT: I'd love to, but jk2.net's download links appear to be down. Again. :evil6:

Is there any chance that anyone can email the Dengar file to me? del@reid.cx
 Nanodagiardino
06-04-2002, 11:07 PM
#39
I DON'T HAVE HIM!!! Noooo I missed it and now the file section is again in flames!!!
 MankaCat
06-05-2002, 2:58 AM
#40
before you release the model it would be much appreciated if you would release the SDK
 Tobrac
06-05-2002, 2:04 PM
#41
How long 'till this Calamari is finished? Me wants!!!! :dozey:
 BradFu
06-06-2002, 2:16 AM
#42
I don't normally like to bump, but BUMP :)

BradFu!
 moooa
06-06-2002, 6:00 PM
#43
Thanx bradfu
me too I don't like it but ... oups sorry I do it :)

No just say that I have almost finished to uvmap the model
And to make a new skin what file do u want bradfu
 Nanodagiardino
06-07-2002, 11:50 AM
#44
Since I am almost finished with my twilek skin, and you are almost finishe with your model, if you need alternate skinners just post it!
 BradFu
06-07-2002, 4:00 PM
#45
If you can e-mail it to me when you're done, the model and the basic maps, I'll crank something out that hopefully will be good :) I've had a lot of fun doing a skin from scratch for spacermonkey's female twi'lek model, can't wait to try my hand at this one :)

bradfu@msn.com

BradFu!
 BradFu
06-08-2002, 5:08 PM
#46
Page 2? No way!! :)

BradFu!
 Tobrac
06-09-2002, 5:28 AM
#47
How many Skins is this Calamari going to come with?
 Nanodagiardino
06-09-2002, 4:59 PM
#48
*Bump* Can't let this go on pg2, no sir

Is this thing dying or what? Any updates?
 moooa
06-09-2002, 6:12 PM
#49
Hi everyone and thanx for the feedback
I've finished to weight the points.
I start to map the head

Here's some pics :
http://www.geocities.com/mooooa2002/)
 adillon
06-09-2002, 6:20 PM
#50
looking good, moooa! i just think his eyes are looking outward too much, like in 2 different directions. they should be looking more towards the front of his face, like in tobrac's avatar.

it IS getting there ... keep up the great work!
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