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Modeling a Motorcycle in Blender

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Overview

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Learn how to replicate man-made machined parts in Blender and build up a complex object with proper scale and proportions—a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know
  • Using the exercise files
1. Creating the Frame
  • Importing a background image
  • Creating a path for the frame
  • Converting a path to polygons
  • Finishing the frame
2. Modeling the Accessories
  • Modeling the gas tank
  • Modeling the tires
  • Creating the fenders
  • Building the fork tubes
  • Modeling the exhaust pipes
  • Adding the handlebars
  • Detailing the handlebars
  • Modeling the mirrors and turn signals
3. Building the Engine
  • Building the engine
  • Creating the heads
  • Adding rocker covers
  • Modeling the air filter
  • Modeling the gear box
  • Creating the oil tank
  • Finishing the exhaust pipes and adding tubes
  • Modeling the transmission cover
4. Modeling the Seats, Wheels, and Lights
  • Adding the seats
  • Creating the speedometer
  • Modeling the rear brackets
  • Creating the wheels
  • Adding the lights
  • Creating the foot rest and switch
  • Finishing the modeling
5. Lights, Materials, and Rendering
  • Setting up the lighting
  • Adding materials to the bike
  • UV mapping select pieces
  • Adding textures
  • Creating the final render
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Darrin Lile

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