Creating a Simple Watertight Model: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this tutorial, Mr. G demonstrates how to create a simple, watertight model starting with the head. This concise guide will walk you through the process of building a basic model efficiently. Follow along for valuable insights and essential tips to streamline your modeling workflow.

Setting Up Your Scene

To begin, ensure your software settings are optimized for polygon modeling. Mr. G emphasizes the importance of keeping faces together and interactive creation turned off. These initial adjustments will set the stage for a smooth modeling process.

Starting with the Head

Mr. G opts for a cube instead of a sphere to maintain minimal geometry.
Using specific divisions for width, height, and depth, a cube is created to form the head of the model.

Creating the Body

The cube is extruded and manipulated to define the neck, chest, and other key body parts.
Mr. G leverages essential tools like move, rotate, and scale to shape the model effectively.

Detailing the Arms

Utilizing the extrude function and global/local scaling, the arms take form with distinct bicep and forearm sections.
Step-by-step instructions guide the process of creating proportional and simplified arm structures.

Sculpting the Legs

By adding an edge loop and adjusting face positions, the legs start to take shape.
Through a series of extrusions and scaling, the legs are segmented into thigh, knee, calf, and ankle regions.

Enhancing the Model

In the upcoming videos, Mr. G will focus on refining the body shape, adding details like a chest and buttocks, and completing the hands. Stay tuned for advanced modeling techniques and valuable insights into improving your model's overall look.

Summary

Creating a simple, watertight model is made easy with Mr. G's expert guidance. By following these structured steps and utilizing fundamental modeling tools, you can efficiently build a basic model with clean geometry. Stay tuned for the next installment where we'll explore additional techniques to enhance your model further.

If you found this tutorial helpful, please share your thoughts in the comments below and stay updated for more modeling tips and tricks.

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