How to model a trumpet?

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I would like to know how to model an accurate trumpet.

all the curves make it hard…

I have a very basic thing, but it looks pretty unrealistic.

i like trumpet a lot, and i want to model one!

THANKS!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

PS: I play trumpet.

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i would probably do it by using i refereance pic like this one (or take a pictur of your own

http://www.spartanband.net/images/kids/trumpet.gif

and trace it

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I would say familiarize yourself with the spin and warp capabilities. They are invaluable when modelling curvy objects.

When I was modelling my trumpet about two years ago, I used the spin dup, spin, etc. options a lot. I had my trumpet right by my computer for reference as well. Having a picture is great, but having the real thing means you can achieve the closest as possible to perfection.

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so what exactly would i use warp for, and what does it do?

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Warp does what it sounds like it does, it warps the mesh, i.e. bends or shrinks it proportionally. For stuff it does, take a look at this:

http://www.blender3d.org/documentation/htmlI/x3082.html

It can help get the rings (pinky and interpipe supports) to fit to the roundness/contours of the pipes.

For example look at this recent post:
https://blenderartists.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=56653

Hope that explains a little bit better.