Hennessey Venom GT convertible concept

tom120934 · September 17, 2010, 4:20am

Hello everyone,

That’s been a while since I last posted here. Here’s my current project : my entry for the SMCars.net current contest, “Topless”. I chose to do a convertible version of the Hennessey Venom GT, which is to be short the impossible mix of a Lotus Exige and a 1000hp US V8.

I’m almost done with this car modeling itself : only have to do the rear wheels, end of the inside, and side mirrors. I’m right now working on the scene, but nothing to show at the moment.

The current state of my project :

Thanks for taking a look, I would really appreciate critics & comments.

Eris · September 17, 2010, 9:59am

Looking awesome!
:eek:

PorkFist · September 17, 2010, 10:43am

I have to say that your modelling skills are extremely good, that car looks fantastic! But most of all those wheels are really catching my eye:eek: Absolutely perfect wheels if you ask me, well done!.

tom120934 · September 19, 2010, 11:34pm

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate comments & critics.

The wheels are maybe the easiest ones I’ve done ever. I mean, the shapes are really simple : spokes and outer ring are separate meshes. But with good shaders and texture (sidewall) it turned out pretty well indeed.

tom120934 · September 26, 2010, 12:11am

Work in progress on my scene.

tom120934 · September 27, 2010, 7:44am

Some outdoor test renders to better show the car.

tom120934 · September 30, 2010, 1:58pm

I think I’m close to final renders for this one.

tom120934 · October 3, 2010, 2:03pm

5 in a row. I hope at least some people are taking a look here, so I keep posting for them

Updates are side mirrors and brake callipers, as well as a new paint scheme.

UV_5000 · October 3, 2010, 5:04pm

Your car looks nice! Very clean mesh.

The paint shader looks a bit reflective, but
I guess if it’s dark you can get away with it.
Also it might look better with more blury reflections.

Did you use YafaRay?

tom120934 · October 9, 2010, 1:33am

I did use Yafaray indeed. I changed a bit the paint shader, I guess it’s better now. Thanks for the advice !

I’m now done with this model I guess. Need to produce another render.

Let me know what you think !!!

UV_5000 · October 9, 2010, 1:50pm

Looks good. I don’t see any IOR or glass thickness, but I may be mistaken.

tom120934 · October 15, 2010, 2:26am

Thanks for your feedback. There is a slight effect, but as my glass are quite thin (3mm) it’s hard to notice.

Here are my final renders for this project :

UV_5000 · October 15, 2010, 10:30am

I like the second one. The paint specks in the shader look good. I think the third image could use some paint work. Nice job though. Do you have multiple paint layers?