100% ZBrush HotRod

**Dragon** · 01-20-12

Originally Posted by StormySky

I could possibly help you there, I dont have a specific real model, but there is a picture in 'Introducing Zbrush 4' by Eric Keller that has a vaguely similar caricatured hot rod with the troll character you mentioned, I'll post a pic if your interested

Hey Gary, StormySky is correct, Eric does a step by step on doing one of those 'Rat Fink' rides in his book (I have it on my PC Kindle). Check out his book, he gives many cool tips (not just how to make a hot rod). And to answer your quesiton, EZRA52 already gave the hint as to who is the originator of those concepts... Big Daddy Roth. Do a search for him on google and you will see all his cool work. As to who made the models for him, 'I think' it was Revell?? Don't know. But, the work your talking about is most Certainly Big Daddy Roths. Can't wait for you to finish your Mech and, most certainly see you make a hot rod as well. Yes, your correct, we probably are around the same age... I will be 46 this 24th of January.

**voodoodad** · 01-20-12

Originally Posted by Dragon

Hey Gary, StormySky is correct, Eric does a step by step on doing one of those 'Rat Fink' rides in his book (I have it on my PC Kindle). Check out his book, he gives many cool tips (not just how to make a hot rod). And to answer your quesiton, EZRA52 already gave the hint as to who is the originator of those concepts... Big Daddy Roth. Do a search for him on google and you will see all his cool work. As to who made the models for him, 'I think' it was Revell?? Don't know. But, the work your talking about is most Certainly Big Daddy Roths. Can't wait for you to finish your Mech and, most certainly see you make a hot rod as well. Yes, your correct, we probably are around the same age... I will be 46 this 24th of January.
PS: And no, I didn't decide to do a hot rod after reading Kellers book, actually, his book was published after I started my hot rod. But it's cool to see we are on the same mind set-

.

Indeed we are lol. I actually have Mr. Keller's book on my color nook. And thanks to both of you for cluing me to Big Daddy Roth. Man that was driving me nuts last night.

**Dragon** · 01-21-12

Originally Posted by voodoodad

Indeed we are lol. I actually have Mr. Keller's book on my color nook. And thanks to both of you for cluing me to Big Daddy Roth. Man that was driving me nuts last night.

Cool Beans-

**Dragon** · 01-26-12

Hey gang, quick update. I made the shocks for the rear of the car as you will see below. However, when I closed ZBrush and reopened it, I had lost my file (I saved it in three different places on my computer, I always do so as I am working). However, none of my backed up files worked. So, I lost around two hours of work. I found however, my own mistake. The file of my car has gotten so big, that I need more RAM. Yes, I attempted to decimate, but didn't like all the strange stuff it does to the mesh. And I am NOT RETOPOING this thing. So, tomorrow I am buying more RAM to finish this darn thing-

I have also been working on a character to go along with my car. Below is what I have been working with (far from being finished i.e. need to work on the waist, adjust the muscles, make the legs more 'tube' like-see reference image I made below-etc).

The reference image I have been working from. Yes, I am looking to finish off the entire piece with a 'stand' i.e. possibly rock formations and some junk car parts thrown into the mix.

And on a last note (this has nothing to do with ZBrush, but, thought folks would get a kick from it), I finished eating my Chili Cheese Hamburger Helper during my 30 minute lunch break yesterday, and created the piece below with the left over grease/water/chili cheese 'color'. Used the fork on the side to draw a quick sketch of a mans head (hey, I felt inspired-

).

Crits extremely welcomed (on everything). Best.

**StormySky** · 01-27-12

Originally Posted by Dragon

Hey gang, quick update. I made the shocks for the rear of the car as you will see below. However, when I closed ZBrush and reopened it, I had lost my file (I saved it in three different places on my computer, I always do so as I am working). However, none of my backed up files worked. So, I lost around two hours of work. I found however, my own mistake. The file of my car has gotten so big, that I need more RAM. Yes, I attempted to decimate, but didn't like all the strange stuff it does to the mesh. And I am NOT RETOPOING this thing. So, tomorrow I am buying more RAM to finish this darn thing-

I have also been working on a character to go along with my car. Below is what I have been working with (far from being finished i.e. need to work on the waist, adjust the muscles, make the legs more 'tube' like-see reference image I made below-etc).

The reference image I have been working from. Yes, I am looking to finish off the entire piece with a 'stand' i.e. possibly rock formations and some junk car parts thrown into the mix.

And on a last note (this has nothing to do with ZBrush, but, thought folks would get a kick from it), I finished eating my Chili Cheese Hamburger Helper during my 30 minute lunch break yesterday, and created the piece below with the left over grease/water/chili cheese 'color'. Used the fork on the side to draw a quick sketch of a mans head (hey, I felt inspired-

).

Crits extremely welcomed (on everything). Best.

thats nice! sorry to hear about the shocks, zbrush can be a pain when it comes to saving/undoing

but that plate art is epic!!!

**Gary Komar** · 01-27-12

ha ha ha @ the hamburger helper guy !!! ever see the guy that does this with coffee and spoon on napkins - really cool see if i can find the link ?

**DLangley** · 01-27-12

Hey Dragon, that hot rod is looking sweet! Oh, and the residual food art is rather unique; you should recreate that as a ZBrush sculpt and texture it with the photo

Dave

**voodoodad** · 01-27-12

Dragon, the rod is full of awesome!

Side note; if you had done the face on the plate as Jesus you could have Ebay'ed it for a million bucks!

**VISEone** · 02-20-12

time to visit back your sketchbook.
This is a brilliant idea - the mix between a HOTROD and the roman style is just kickass!
I love the vibrant colors and the character is on spot!

Really looking forward to see the finished scene!

**Dragon** · 02-22-12

Hi VISEone, and now, you know why I love YOUR WORK. I enjoy everything everyone puts up here, BUT, if it's 'cartoonish' or 'hard surface', I will always go to those posts first. I have downloaded your link to my desktop to make sure I stay up with what you post over at your forum. Ya, you caught it, I am trying to go with a Roman/futuristic/'cool' cartoon style. I have a ton more after I finish this one i.e. a cartoony character with a cartooned vehicle. Just gotta get past this one and I will be fine (it's been hell for me trying to understand this neat 3D thing). But I will get there-

Again, a million thanks for coming by.

**Dragon** · 05-09-12

Hey gang, haven't posted in some time. Anywho, got the itch to start on a new project from a sketch I did while at work last year. For now, I am just calling it "The Mayan". Below are some quick concept sketches (i.e. looking to add tattoo's, scars, necklace, headwear, change the base, and a stylized JAGUAR next to the character), and my start on the Mayan's body using Dynamesh. Right now not sure if I am making the Mayan Calendar in the back all GOLD or BONE/TAN colored. Hope you like.

**Dragon** · 05-09-12

Messing around with Dynamesh (Alien) and playing around with 'Kotelnikoff'.

**Dragon** · 06-26-12

A Jaguar for my 'The Mayan' sculpt. Hope you all like. A little C&C is very welcomed. Best, Dragon.

A little simple Step by Step:

Messing around on how big to make the Jaguar. Next step, finish the Mayan (in comp):

**EZRA52** · 06-26-12

hey Dragon, the tiger looks great and excellent pose.

**Interu2x** · 06-26-12

VERY nice works AZTEC and MAYAN indeed..

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