Several things: Firstly, I just wanted to thank everyone who'd commented / rated / or even just looked at my pictures. Secondly, I also wanted to thank those who replied to my messages regarding the Time Machine - I probably would have given up by now if it wasn't for the encouragement, especially from those people on here who's talents I am extremely envious of ;o) 3. Here's the actual problem - I've got to model a chair for my Time Machine pic. It's extremely complex and I'm not a very good modeller (at all!) - all I have is a few drawings and photos Any clues as to where to begin? Can I post a link to the drawings? I'm just basically after advice. Thanks, Mark.

Sure, post a link, post where you're currently at, and maybe I might have a go at it, too, never thought of doing that. I'll give you any advice I'm able to, but from what I saw, you're doing quite well.

Attached Link: http://www.colemanzone.com/Time_Machine_Project/chair.htm

Haven't actually started the chair yet - it's a bit daunting (and anyways I got a few things to do before that)... Be warned - the drawings are small and the photos aren't much help ;o) Attached link is to the drawings. Link to photos: http://www.colemanzone.com/Time_Machine_Project/dw_chair.htm Also a guy built a model and has lots of good photos: http://www.colemanzone.com/Time_Machine_Project/r_cooper(2).htm Thanks for even looking at them!

Holy Guacamole! That's detailed, lol. Looks like its time for ya to tackle the Terrain Editor, to some extent. Hmmm...some of the best sites I had saved for terrain/lattices tutorials are not there any more...will try to find others. AgentSmith

Thanks AS - I had a feeling I was going to need to use terrains - I was originally thinking of modelling the thing in primitives and then using negative terrains to carve parts out. Appreciate your help :o)

This looks like becoming one heck of a project. I wish you luck! I love the fact that someone actually built this. I can't wait to see the finished product. You've done great so far with you 'engine', keep up the good work.

I try to use as much primitive booleaning as possible, but some more organic type shapes can really only be done as a Terrain/Lattice. Same goes for your chair (imo), I see a lot of shapes that can be done with primitives, but the decorative pieces scream for the terrain editor. AS

Thanks Bryster & AS - guess I'd better just jump in the deep end then :o)

If I can find a couple of (really great) tutorials I'm looking for, I'll post up the links here. I hope the sites aren't gone. AS

You have certainly taken on quite a task. However, it will be quite rewarding to see the finished product. Keep on going with it. You have done an excellent job with this project so far. I am anxious to see what you have when you are finished. 8) BTW, if you want some different primitives to work with along with the default Bryce primitives you can find a bunch of different shapes at 3D Commune in the freebie downloads. I just picked up a bunch of them a couple of nights ago from there. ~ Wade ~

You could make some of the flourishes with Elafont. Diane

Wade - thanks for the 3D Commune info Diane - good idea! I already use Elefont for other things (as well as their other product, Spiralizer)