Modeling a water wringer. Is this method the best?

[Nikar]

Hi all,

I’m trying to use zbrush to create a water wringer for a pail bucket.
Something like this:

Below is a screenshot of my mesh and process:

What I would like to know, is, would you guys use this same method to achieve this object? Or is there a wiser and smarter / less painful way of doing this?

I don’t even dare to imagine doing this kind of thing in a traditional 3D modeling program LOL
I tried using shadowbox to create the whole thing but it doesn’t give me the shape though.

Tks for any insight!
Nik

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[beta_channel]

I would model something like that in a traditional app. Make 1/64 of the object and then array that to complete the shape.

The way you’re doing it is fine though.

[Nikar]

Hi, tks Beta!
Another simple side question. See below screenshot:

How do I get around this problem? The workaround is to paint the mask inside zBrush itself but what if I wanna use a custom texture created in photoshop?
I thought I could just import the alpha image and use MaskRect to drag it over the mesh but as you can see above, it doesn’t work perfectly.

Tks!
Nik

[zber2]

Turn >M< on in the Symmetry settings.

[Nikar]

Tks, but it’s been on all along but doesn’t work.

[Zeddie]

i find stretching to be a major issue with zbrush. it’s a problem that always involves some hinky work around.

maybe you can do half or a 1/4 of the ring, then mirror and weld.

about the first question. in my limited opinion you found a very good way of doing it. i doubt there is a less painful way.

[beta_channel]

I don’t believe the maskRec supports radial symmetry, but I could be wrong. Something like your tread should be done with a dragRec stroke on, probably the layer brush.

Of you can actually unwrap the object and use tool.surface with UVs and your alpha to wrap that to the object.

[Gridlost]

Maybe this could be better produced in Projection Master?

[Nikar]

Tks a lot guys! Will try the DragRect and projection master suggestion.