So, I don't know if this is enough progress to warrant its own thread, but I have started making progress towards adding the infamous Toyota Turbocharged 7 (Code 578A) into AC.
This will be my first experience with any sort of modding, or 3d modelling in Max. Because of this, my modeling may not be up to par, but I hope to iron out any imperfections before I release this to you guys.
This project is certainly still in its infancy, with only the wheels and brake discs being fully modeled, while a general shape for the shell was made as of today. I didn't get the tri count for the brake disc in the image, but it totals up to 860 tris.
Even though it's still in its infancy, the exterior is starting to take shape. I'll be working on this more and more as time passes.
When it comes to sound, I've scoured the internet for months to pile anything together to throw into FMod. Since this is my first endeavor into such a thing, no progress has been made past that. I have compiled any potential sound files on a YouTube playlist that can be found here.
Physics of course are nonexistent as of now, especially because it hasn't set foot in AC yet. I plan to leave this until the closing stages of the project. I'll of course need some other opinions when it comes to ironing out any issues when it gets there.
One of the last things that I am lacking, when it comes to imagery is the interior. Since Toyota is fairly protective of their vehicles, there aren't any good close up images of things such as the gauge cluster, dash, or pedals. To my knowledge, an example of the 7 is housed in the Louwman Museum, while the others are in Toyota's museum in Japan. So if any of you stop by and see any of them, all of the close ups of the interior you can take are greatly appreciated!
If you would like to see some of the images, information, or, if you would like to add something of your own, the link to the Google Drive where that is stored can be found here.
A big thanks to Gary for his mentor ship, and anyone else who helps in this endeavor to bring one of Toyota's most famous race cars to AC.
This will be my first experience with any sort of modding, or 3d modelling in Max. Because of this, my modeling may not be up to par, but I hope to iron out any imperfections before I release this to you guys.
This project is certainly still in its infancy, with only the wheels and brake discs being fully modeled, while a general shape for the shell was made as of today. I didn't get the tri count for the brake disc in the image, but it totals up to 860 tris.
Even though it's still in its infancy, the exterior is starting to take shape. I'll be working on this more and more as time passes.
When it comes to sound, I've scoured the internet for months to pile anything together to throw into FMod. Since this is my first endeavor into such a thing, no progress has been made past that. I have compiled any potential sound files on a YouTube playlist that can be found here.
Physics of course are nonexistent as of now, especially because it hasn't set foot in AC yet. I plan to leave this until the closing stages of the project. I'll of course need some other opinions when it comes to ironing out any issues when it gets there.
One of the last things that I am lacking, when it comes to imagery is the interior. Since Toyota is fairly protective of their vehicles, there aren't any good close up images of things such as the gauge cluster, dash, or pedals. To my knowledge, an example of the 7 is housed in the Louwman Museum, while the others are in Toyota's museum in Japan. So if any of you stop by and see any of them, all of the close ups of the interior you can take are greatly appreciated!
If you would like to see some of the images, information, or, if you would like to add something of your own, the link to the Google Drive where that is stored can be found here.
A big thanks to Gary for his mentor ship, and anyone else who helps in this endeavor to bring one of Toyota's most famous race cars to AC.
