MIG-9, a learning project

I started with modelling a MIG-9. This is the first jet-fighter of the USSR. I started with this just to improve my skills. So I think my mesh is quite a mess, but by using subsurfes and the right edgeloops i got this.

http://www.ladog.nl/willem/MIG-9/Forumrenders/Mig9mesh%231.jpg

Please give (some :slight_smile: ) C&C, this is a learning project to me, so maybe you have to be patient for updates of the model.

Walibie

looks nice!
not much to c&c cauz i dont have the blueprints and it is in a early stage

Sorry forgot to post some links

http://www.afwing.com/gallery/mig9.htm

http://www.suchoj.com/andere/index.htm?http://www.suchoj.com/andere/MiG-9/home.shtml

And yes, its quit a early stage. :slight_smile:

Walibie

Off to a good start, only thing I noticed is that it should be taller than it is wide (as it appears in the photos on those sites you provided) but I can’t comment much until its further in development. What really struck me, though, was the lighting - it looks really good for an ‘old style’ image. I mean, it looks like its just a provisional lighting setup for you, but it really gives the image a 1940’s-advertisement-like look.
How’s about some wireframes?

Hey guys, I need your help. I started this day with the cockpit, buth I have problem.

http://www.ladog.nl/willem/MIG-9/Forumrenders/canopy%231.jpg

I have to get rid of the pointed edges, those edge has a weird effect. Does anyone knows how I can get rid of those edges?

Thanks in advance,

Walibie

Here’s just a simple way to get rid of the edges. You only have to refine the mesh in a way like this:

http://wolf.das-mok.de/matthe/help.jpg

um…or you can do it the easier way and just select the two vert’s that start and end the line, and hit “x” then select “delete edges”. i think that should work

Thanks for the replies.

To matthe: I want to be able to make edgeloops around the cockpit(to get sharp edges when i subdivide this thing), but I think your way is the best.

To jogu923: It isnt simple as you think, I want a face there, and in blender you can onley make faces with three ore four verticles.

Walibie

This is a very low progress-project, but a learned a lot already. So for those who are waiting for two weaks now :stuck_out_tongue:

Here follows an updat.

http://www.ladog.nl/willem/MIG-9/Forumrenders/Mig9mesh%232.jpg

I added the air-intakes of the jet-engines and a part of the cocpit. The main mesh is nearly ready.

Walibie