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Elvis 
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
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Right, new project!
When I saw the mesh pop up in matesmc's thread, I couldn't wait starting this one. If there's one car I'd have to drive everyday for the rest of my life, it'd be a V70. In my opinion it's the best looking car ever made.
Therefore I'm making a V70, and a V70 XC afterwards. I'm planning releasing these two at the same time. I've also got some snappy ideas for extras, but I not going to reveal those quite yet. Since they'll be done after the basic model is done, I've got plenty of time to ponder over them.
Right, the model:
The basic model was supplied by matesmc (thanks!). It came with seats and rims, which both were thrown out of the window, since they were too high-poly, and in case of the seats, inaccurate. Same goes for the windows, they will be replaced too.
What I am left with is the basic body shell. Everything else will be scratch-made.
Beneath are pictures of what I'm going to replicate: A 2002 Volvo V70 2.4T AWD (US version). Bear in mind that these will not be the rims I will be making, It'll be rockin 16" Metis' instead of the 17" Amaltheas on the first two images. The rims on the third picture are the ones I'll be making.
  
First update:
I've spent like an entire day on making the 3D panel lines. Loads of work! I also scaled the car, and threw it into GTA for a quick glance of the normals. They're glorious, I'm very pleased.
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I've got a couple of questions:
-Is there any way I can get by the edit thread limit timer? I would like to keep a checklist in the first post to keep everybody informed of the progress. (This question is directed at piohh especially).
-A GTA related question: How do I assign the fourth car color slot to a material in zmodeler? First one is prim, second is sec, third is 3rd, but 4th doesn't work for me. Any clues?
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12.07.2010 17:24 |
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Raptor
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 28.10.2007
Nation: Germany
City: Pavlodar, KAZ
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Wow, a very nice model you've got there! The mesh looks just perfect.
About the fourth color: unfortunately we can't use it. I wish we could, maybe somebody is going to write a hack or something, but now it's not possible.
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12.07.2010 18:21 |
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schaefft
Modding Team
Dabei seit: 18.07.2006
Nation: Germany
City: Nossen / Newcastle-UK
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Wow, Im really looking forward to this one, but watch out for Nik, he might wanna hump you for this 
Great looking mesh, its looking smooth just like it should be. Good luck, cant wait to see more!
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12.07.2010 18:56 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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A Volvo estate ! What a great idea !
The XC ix the 4wd version (Or cross over), right ?
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12.07.2010 19:34 |
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ikey07
Modding Team
Dabei seit: 27.09.2007
City: Latvia, Riga
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Hmm.. looks pretty smooth and good, I would like to cruising with this car around SA.
Good start 
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12.07.2010 19:59 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter 
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Thanks guys 
@Foxboro: Indeed, it's the crossover version with the plastic bumpers:
As to keep this thread as updated as I possibly can: The gas cap:
Screenshot made me spot some scruffy normals as well at the very edge of the rear bumper. I'll get that fixed
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12.07.2010 20:57 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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The normals aren't the best on the rear bumper, the part under the taillights.
Strange way to progress on the car, you prefer see your car in game after a small update more than making a full 3d model then converting ?
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12.07.2010 21:03 |
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VladyF
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 07.01.2008
City: Navodari,Romania
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Well it isn't the most beautiful car in the world but you can't say you don't like it 
Waiting the XC one, always this type of crossovers
Model looks great
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12.07.2010 21:18 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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Yup that's the spot I meant too. The normals are fixed now.
The way you describe the way I progress is spot on. My experience is that when things look good in Zmodeler, they don't always look that great ingame. This why the first thing I do when starting on a car is getting it ingame so I can actually have a look at how it looks.
Every single thing I make after the initial conversion gets tested ingame first before I move on to another thing, since I find it easier to edit stuff along the way than having to fix all the errors afterwards.
May seem a bit weird, but it works for me.
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12.07.2010 21:19 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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Not weird if it works.
Personnaly, I lost interest into a car when get ingame, so I prefer make the most things as possible before. Most of the time, what looks good into ZMod is ok ingame, so...
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12.07.2010 21:31 |
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fordfocus33
Gemachter Mann
Dabei seit: 16.10.2008
Nation: USA
City: Aspen, CO 81611
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Great choice of car.
I'm looking forward to the V70 XC. We need more estates for SA. 
And don't forget the orange sidemarkers in the headlights when you add SA-Lights.
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13.07.2010 02:02 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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Step 1's done: get her rolling again. In other words, I finished the wheels.
Screenshots:
  
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14.07.2010 19:31 |
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Gladiator
Informant
Dabei seit: 07.01.2009
Nation: Germany
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Looks nice. Good work yet.
Finally, a Volvo Station Wagon fits good into GTA SA because many families in the United States drive one.
As a Cam Hack user, I hope that its interior will be as good as the exterior.
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14.07.2010 19:33 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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14.07.2010 19:41 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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Right, time for an update. Modelling on the front is pretty much complete. I've done the headlights, foglights and some touches to the grille. For the heck of it I slapped on a plate for the finishing touch. Enjoy:
  
PS: Does somebody know how I get rid of this blur effect in GTA during the day? It must be intended as warm air, but it just looks stupid to me.
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19.07.2010 00:18 |
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Sean(Taiwan)
Geldeintreiber
Dabei seit: 13.01.2010
City: Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
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I only know that if you use Camhack
you can remove the blur effect of highspeed driving.
But the blur of hot weather...sorry mate, I don't know. 
BTW, it is kind of you to make a Volvo
...since Volvo was very few.
Nice Volvo for sure!!! This one looks very reliable and perfect for commuting!
I'll but both of this! How much are they, Elvis?
How about a C63 AMG for one V70 and one XC70? 
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19.07.2010 14:56 |
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fordfocus33
Gemachter Mann
Dabei seit: 16.10.2008
Nation: USA
City: Aspen, CO 81611
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Very very nice.
The lights and the grille looks very good.
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19.07.2010 19:51 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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Perfect as always until now. Love the render of the headlights, very realistic.
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19.07.2010 20:06 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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Thanks for the comments guys
Much appreciated.
Another small update: I did the rear lights and the badges on the trunk. Next up: The windows.
  
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19.07.2010 21:45 |
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fordfocus33
Gemachter Mann
Dabei seit: 16.10.2008
Nation: USA
City: Aspen, CO 81611
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OMG these lights looks AWESOME. 
It looks so real.
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19.07.2010 21:49 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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You don't use a texture with 3d reflector behind ? Here I just can see SA light.
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19.07.2010 21:50 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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The rear lights are 3D as well.
It's just that the inner layer is close to the 'glass'. This makes the lights look 2d while they're not. Maybe I've not chosen the best of angles for the shots.
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19.07.2010 21:53 |
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Foxboro
Auftraggeber
Dabei seit: 20.05.2009
Nation: France
City: BZH
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Maybe, anyway, it still a wip.
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19.07.2010 22:01 |
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Elvis
Kleinkrimineller
Dabei seit: 13.08.2008
Nation: The Netherlands
Themenstarter
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More stuff's done!
I decided I wasn't entirely satisfied with the rear lights, so I remade a large part of them. I also made the windows and the third brake light.
   
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20.07.2010 17:07 |
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