I had to take a brief detour from route building to learn some 3D modeling. To that end, I present you with a large mining dump truck model, along with four payload models, along with the Blender source. It is hoped an end-to-end working model might lure would-be modelers into the wild, and show that once you get the pipeline working, you can really focus on your Art. Before June 1 of this year, I had never opened Blender.
For the seasoned modelers, it should be quite clear I know just enough to be dangerous. I prepared a detailed publishing guide that makes many assumptions based on an incomplete understanding of the process. It is also hoped that comments and questions might lead us to a more complete set of instructions such that some accurate, final version of it might be enshrined. I will continue to edit the guide in pursuit of this goal.
I have many more models in mind...a front end loader...a cement works with cement trucks...conventional dump trucks...a back-hoe...I am going to learn Blender Bones and make some trial animations of hydraulics. Now THAT would make a nice tutorial!
This is all in support of my route, Panamint Crossing, in which the vast majority of the track has been laid.
Get the Nauer FT-1000 Dump Truck Model Here:
http://panamintcrossing.blogspot.com/
