hello to all 3D users,artists and professionals here
I'm a 3D artist specialized in mechanical and automotive modeling for next gen games
currently working in a 3D games development studio in KL
I seldom post in forums,I'm more towards a forum reader
but seems that the local 3D community has grown since previously and it gives great honour to me to join the crowd
the car models here are excellent. I do hope the car modelers could post some wireframe shots to be viewed

hello there smokey
its always nice to see a newcomer in 3D whos interested in modeling cars. however,before modeling a car,u must 1st understand the car itself.the fundamental of the construction of each cars differs from each models n makes.cars usually consists of a few major lines which defines its shape.the most important thing is to get the main shape correct first,the details e.g wheel arch, door trims, shutlines, vents & etc comes on the later stage.
if ur familiar with terms like spline cage or subdivision modeling, than the process might be easier and faster.
u seem to have chosen a good choice to model a boxy car.its a good training to get the right shape and proportion for a beginner
modeling a car does not come straight to 3D...the earliest stages determines the outcome of a nice and 100% accurate modeling...which are the setting up of the blueprints.but always bear in mind that blueprints are not 100% precise,only AUTOCAD files are 100% precise.so to ensure that u can model nicely and accurately,a nice large resolution blueprint and some reference photos are crucial.
i dont think i can cover everything by replying here, however if u really are keen in knowing more, u can PM/email me the blueprints of the car u are currently working on and search for more perspective ( 3 quarter ) and elevations jpegs of the car. I will try my best to assist you

cheers!

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