IN3D Week3 Lab1

Exercise 1 - Bucket Modelling
Complete the toy bucket modeling tutorial in 2.4 MM_Bucket Modeling.pdf

Process

First of all, I drew out the bucket outline by using CV Curve Tool, I learnt how to draw curves through the video tutorial. I didn't get the ideal shape within the first try because I didn't have the outline for a guide and also practice makes perfect.

Next, I went on to revolve the bucket outline so that it will look like a bucket.

Now for the bucket tabs on both sides of the bucket and holes cut out from cylinders. By using what I have learnt from the gear exercise (which is extrude) and what I have learnt from the block modelling (bevel & boolean difference). A nice shade of blue to make modelling more interesting.

Connectors for the handle ends, like how the bucket is formed, the connectors needs to be drawn out with CV Curve tool as well. Since the lines are all straight, using the "snap to grid" function makes it easier, this is to ensure that the lines will not go out of shape. Always hit enter to complete the curve!

The same old revolving step, and tadah!

Resize and insert the connector to the bucket now...

Up next is the bucket handle, using the CV Curve tool, I drew out this from the top panel. The tool is hard to control, and this is when the vertex mode comes in handy.

Creating a handle profile with CV Curve tool.

After extruding the bucket handle profile, I did a lot of adjusting and positioning of the bucket handle (which is super challenging!!!), I did it!

Techniques

The most important technique is CV Curve tool, in order to create curve objects this tool is essential, although the curve will not turn out to be perfect but by moving the vertex will allow it to be positioned better.

I'm still not good at using the Soft Modification Tool and I don't understand why is there an alphabet "s" whenever I click with the tool.

Reflection

I enjoyed modelling the bucket but not the handle! I'm still surprised at how by drawing out curve will be able to turn it in to a bucket. The handle is the toughest part, I spent hours doing and redoing it. Although my bucket handle didn't fit the connector properly, but that's the best I could do.