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Julio Verani
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Hello people!

 

I've got a new challenge ahead of me and since i'm not deeply into the modeling part of 3D Max, i'm a bit lost. I need to model this chair, and all the structure is ok, but i really can't figure out how to work the geometry for those knot-like objects.

 

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Any help on how to achieve this look?

 

Thanks in advance.

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I see , this is tricky. I'm far from pro, but my first inclination would be to model 2-3 of the tubes with splines, turn on radial thickness and make the rest of the adjustments with an FFD modifier, and copy them around the back of the chair adjusting as you go. I'd definitely be interested in hearing other (better) ways to do this!

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I see , this is tricky. I'm far from pro, but my first inclination would be to model 2-3 of the tubes with splines, turn on radial thickness and make the rest of the adjustments with an FFD modifier, and copy them around the back of the chair adjusting as you go. I'd definitely be interested in hearing other (better) ways to do this!

 

Yeah, that was my thought at first, but with a cylinder, instead of a spline. For this model alone would work, despite the time it would take, but i have other models with the amount of knitting far greater, then the time would become a real problem.

 

Indeed it would be nice to hear other ways, hope the pros find the time to help here!

 

Thanks Max!

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It would be similar to this video:

 

Hi Jose

 

Basically is the same concept, yes, but the one i need to do is quite more difficult, because of the volume of each strand.

 

Of course this job wouldn't be any obstacle for a more seasoned professional like the one in the video or many in these forums, but i'm still starting with poly/box modeling.

 

Thanks for sharing this video, it's really educative!

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I would try to model the weaving parts single-faced as the video I linked then try to add shell modifier to get a bit of thickness followed by possibly a push modifier on select faces to increase thickness only in some parts. Also, that channel has many different furniture types - they may have something closer. good luck!

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