finally got this model close to what it should look like…
now I need some c&c about the model itself (stuff missing, terrible looks…whatever) and the composition with lighting, colour and stuff.
soo let it come!! 
this is what it should look like…
http://www.modernracer.com/features/geneva2003pics/geneva2003pic23.jpg
…in exactly this colour
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](http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10014928bg.jpg)
it’s named “akoyasilver” something silver/blueish tone
Very nice model!
The car should be a little more reflective, though, and the windows need to be a little less opaque and have a tiny amount of bluish tint, judging by the ‘real’ picture.
Otherwise, you have a great-looking model. Try a lower camera angle to show off some of the chrome/reflections, and add some lighting. I don’t know what kind of scene you’re going for, but the blue from the real photo does seem to fit well.
Great job!
ok, back again…
currently I’m aiming for something like this
I’m playin around with DOF but it’s not coming along like I’ve expected…too bad 
the colour wasn’t perfect either so I’ve changed it…yeah, well it’s too dark now (first pic)
but it’s getting there…
I will use this project (besides others) for an application map in the media, so it has to be convincing
let me know what you think about it and some critique!
Good Job Youve Improved So Much
I Like The First Render
Excellent. only thing that distracted me on the first render is the strange orange and white faces on the left headlight where the white bodywork seams to interfear with the indicator. Not sure if that is a render error or some strange faces lying around
seriously, I have no idea what caused this…but who cares, the error doesn’t appear a second time 
hey guys!
I’ve done a lot of tweaking in the last couple of weeks.
I’ve changed the rims, set the original color back and messed around a little with the mesh.
so now i got this:
one problem keeps me getting nuts…the headlights, still workin’ on this.
what do you think? is it near final?
This looks fantastic. I agree about the headlights but what really stands out for me is the reflection. Specifcally the reflection on the panel above the front wheel. It looks like there is a second car right next to this one. From what I’ve seen of studio car photos the aim is to keep the reflections as simple as possible.
I used a hdr map for reflection, problem is I didn’t find any indoor hdr map…they’re always taken from an outside environment.
so for me you see a reflected rollercoaster from a fun park (-.-)
If anyone knows a place where I can find (free) indoor hdr maps, bring it on 
I will render one pic tonight without the hdr…let’s see
Really nice model, love the A3 myself, keep it up
matt ebb did a tutorial on car paint shaders using the nodes. you should have a look at that.
here, i was even nice enough to dig it up for you: http://mke3.net/archives/2006/07/car_paint_redux.html
it’s worth a look. cheers.
