Keep an eye on this thread < Mk2- computer render

[Kel]

http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=313326&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1

if it goes the way of his MK1 it will be stunning

Mk1 thread
http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=238895&page=0&fpart=37&vc=1

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looks nice a kel....

[Fraz]

Been watching it his work is amazing :)

Once complete I think I will be ordering a poster from him.

[GAZ W]

That looks amazing ...any links to his mk1 work?

[martin c]

I've been watching his mk1 and it's awsome what he can do :thumbup:

[Kel]

Fraz, maybe he'll do a Xpack.

Dave 3D is a member on the BB

[ders]

a work of art! :thumbright:

cheeRS Ders.

[GAZ W]

It just gets better day by day

[dave_3d]

Hi Guys !

Yes .. I joined a little while back when I was looking for blueprints to do a Mk2.

Nice to see so many Scottish members :icon10:

If you want I can post the odd image here too ? It is always good to have comments and crits from actual owners !

Dave

[Banishit]

Dave, what do you do for a living? or is graphic design your living?

as the work you have done so far is AWESOME !!!!

Next it will have to be a Droop snoot version Proper RS2 ?

Brian

[dave_3d]

Hi Brian !

Well ... It is difficult to explain exactly what I do. I don't do graphics for a living. It has been a hobby ever since owning my Amiga computer.

I started out working as a mechanic in my old boy's garage about 15 years ago, then after about 4 years I left to go back to Uni. I studied Mathematics with Engineering.

Now I work in Switzerland for the Swiss National company doing research into the feasibility and implementation of Nuclear Waste disposal ! See http://www.nagra.ch and http://www.grimsel.com (I created that site).

Occasionally do some graphics and animations/DVDs for them, mostly programming, Database work, IT support, web stuff etc., etc. Big change from being a mechanic !! :D

It's great to see so much interest and support in the old Mk1 and 2 escorts in the UK ! I have NEVER seen any here - their MOTs are a NIGHTMARE. And they all love their German and Italian cars.

But I still know a few Brits who have interesting stuff (Land-Rover, Westfield, Morgans) and get my hands dirty now and again.

I had a MK1 1300E a long time ago and finally bought a MK1 RS2000 this summer :D A dream come true. I'm going to bring it out and play on the mountain passes with them :bad-boy: Oh .. YES !! :D

Dave

[GAZ W]

Hi Guys !

Yes .. I joined a little while back when I was looking for blueprints to do a Mk2.

Nice to see so many Scottish members :icon10:

If you want I can post the odd image here too ? It is always good to have comments and crits from actual owners !

Dave

Dont just post the odd image mate ...post loads :cheers: :cheers:

[vinny]

Dave i know i have said it on the avo site before but your work is top top stuff m8, keep up the good work :cheers:

[anddon]

you're a clever fella mate, piccies i have seen are awesome

[dave_3d]

Hi All,

Finally got back into working on the model.

Been focusing on the rear window, boot and tail. Thought you guys might like to see it ...

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_036.jpg

And a front shot

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_038.jpg

Dave

[RS2000&MEXICO]

well m8 that looks very nice

there is a lot of work in to this a... keep it up... :cheers:

[dasadrew]

Flipping Heck! That's ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Don't think I've seen anything so gorgeous since looking in the mirror this morning!

Absolutely top notch!

What software?

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys.

I use Studio 3D Max 7. from Discreet (http://www4.discreet.com/3dsmax/)

Very expensive and a complicated program. But it is a professional package, and can produce top notch stuff.

Dave

[lar]

Brillant stuff. A joy to look at :thumbleft:

[ders]

3D Dave you are a genius mate! looks amazing :thumbleft:

cheeRS Ders.

[paul spence]

QUALITY :thumbup: :cat:

[dave_3d]

Wow, thanks for the feedback guys !

I'm working on the rear now.

Here's a question for all you MK2 Ghurus :

It seems that the earlier Mexicos used a rear bumper with small quarters, while later Mexs and RS2000s seemed to use longer quarters on the rear bumpers ? Is that right ?

Here are a few more images ...

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/rs_laptop_001.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/rs_laptop_002b.jpg

Dave

[Robb]

I think its just the Rs2000's that have the bumper extensions the mex's you've seen are non standard?

[martin c]

Looking good as ever Dave :cheers: :cheers:
Mex's had this bumper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/martinc/mexandcammysrs2000041Small.jpg
And RS2000 had end caps on them
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/martinc/mexandcammysrs2000021Small.jpg

[dave_3d]

Thanks Martin ...

I have adjusted the rear - here are a couple more pics :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_034.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_035.jpg

Dave

[martin c]

Superb Dave :cheers: :cheers:
You live central scotland ?

[ders]

if that was a real car i`d buy it! :thumbleft:

cheeRS Ders.

[dasadrew]

If that were a real car, I wouldn't be able to afford it!

[Frosticles]

That is the nuts. Love it.

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys :)

I was working late last night on the shell ... I'm getting there. I want to model some suspension parts, cross-members etc.

Here is the latest :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_039.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_040.jpg

Martin : When I am back in the UK, I am either in Edinburgh or at home on the west coast, just below Ayr ..

Dave

[GAZ W]

just keeps getting better and better :cheers: :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Wish I was as clever as that :clown:

[DanR]

these pictures are absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dave_3d]

Thanks for the comments !

Here is a wee gif anim showing a 360.

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/360_mk2_001.gif

Yes .. I know someone's off with the other 2 wheels :happy3:

Dave

[dave_3d]

Mmm ... I thought this looked good ! I added the seats from my MK1 just to test ! Also popped the Cosworth engine in - for now ;)

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_060.jpg

Dave

[Frosticles]

Looking better all the time. Wish I could do something like that!!!! Wish I had the TIME to do something like that!

[lar]

U are a genius. Brilliant stuff :thumbright:

[martin c]

Every time I check out these pics they just blow me away
Awesome Dave :cheers: :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys :)

I've pit some stripes on the car .... Mmm ... I not really a MK2 guy, but even I think that the shape is growing on me. It is a very clean, elegant and simple shape.

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_066.jpg

Dave

[Kel]

nice to see an trim fitted to the model.

When will we see a RS2000 Dave ?

[RS2000&MEXICO]

hats of to you m8 you know how to do this very well....good show.. :cheers:

[paul spence]

Superb them mate, :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys :)

Kel : I want to finsh the exterior and interior first. Then I am going to do what Ford did and trim the front wings, add a new bonnet and the nose cone. So it will be coming, in the near future. Thanks for your pics in the thread on TurbosSport !

I still love that silver X-Pack RS2000 you posted ... VERY, VERY nice.

Dave

[yellowcustom]

amazing well done,i really like that

[dave_3d]

Been busy ;) Working on realism .. Here is a wee teaser :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_076.jpg

Dave

[RS2000&MEXICO]

it just keeps getting better m8 ....welldone top cad work.... :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Try this ..

The champ is back : :icon10:

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_080.jpg

:icon10:

Dave

[Robb]

Awesome

[Banishit]

excellent just needs another light source for the front end ? the reflections in the side look amazing

[Frosticles]

That's superb.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

stunning top work...

[martin c]

Awesome Dave :cheers: :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Thanks Guys :)

It was correctly pointed out to me that the nose was too flat ! So I have adjusted it. In a nice Silver colour - which I am beginning to really like !!

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_083.jpg

Dave

[Banishit]

oh so much better


really really nice some stripes now LOL

[Fraz]

looks stunning, just needs a few series x upgrades now :)

[dave_3d]

Thanks to dasadrew's colour chart - I was having a play with the correct colours :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_098-green.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_098-nordic.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_098-terr.jpg

Dave

[vinny]

stunning dave :cheers:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

the green one looks the nuts..... :cheers:

can you put one up in white please...... :cheers:

[Banishit]

ummmmmmmmmmmmm :cheers:

[GAZ W]

OMFG

They look the absolute nuts mate

And dont MKII RS2000's look awesome in silver

[RS2000&MEXICO]

in that silver they do .....yum...yum

[GAZ W]

If i thought that you could sell it on at a good price i would consider having mine painted in silver if i ever had it resprayed

[Kel]

Dave How far do you want to go with detail on the 2k ?

[ders]

This is the best post ever put on this board. :thumbright:

to see a mk2 as straight as these ones is unbelievable, some of the colours i didn`t really like before but when the car is so straight they actually look great.

We are not worthy Dave :salute:

ps any chance of a signal amber rs2 with a black vinyl roof
cheeRS Ders.

[arron]

I spent 10 years in the CAD industry so I know what went into these drawings, bloody brilliant !

[dave_3d]

Wow ! Thanks guys :)

Kel : I need to work on the interior now. And then some arches, probably forrest to begin with - maybe X-pack later. After that I don't know how far to go. I am sourcing a top Printer at the moment and have been testing many methods of printing for making a Poster of my MK1. Perhaps I'll also offer the MK2 for sale as a poster too, if there is enough interest ?

It is just a hobby but it forces me to be accurate by asking you guys and other MK2 owners for opinions. I also post in a Copmuter Graphics Art forum, but most are more interested in Porshces and "Gee Whizz" things. I'd rather get it reviewed by people who enjoy RSs. As I said with my Mk1 - if it can pass the test with the owners and fans - It'll pass ANYWHERE.

Why do you ask ?


Here are 2 more colours - White and the Signal Red 79 (amber ?) :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_098-white.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_098-amber.jpg

Dave

[arron]

Dave,

If you get a minute, can you do a Diamond white car with 7" Ronals and a black vinyl roof ?

Cheers

Arron.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

cheeRS m8 thats nice.... :cheers:

[RsToy]

WOW....they look better than the real thing.

[ders]

Dave - the scuttle panel (in front of the windscreen) is wrong, should be slatted. Not trying to critisize your work mate, just something to think about if you are going for posters etc.

cheeRS Ders.

[raybs]

And if we are being super critical, the rear quarter window is just too angular going into the C pillar.

But ... but ... you just have to think ... Ford did not have this design capability when they orginally designed the Mk2.

These pics are the best ... out of this world. Keep it going.

Ian

[Kel]

reason I asked Dave, is if you want to get it spot on there are few additions to be made.

-Driver side remote mirror
-Stripe need to be 1/2 inch from the body swage line
- there is a swage line on the bonnet & Nosecone
there are other but I know some of the Turbo sport guys have highlighted them.

any help of detail shots you need give me shout.. pm or mail kel@rsownersclub.co.uk

[Frosticles]

here's a good pic of the scuttle for you. CheeRS. Kev
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Newscuttlein.jpg

[dave_3d]

Thanks Kev ! Helpful.

Please keep the crits coming. If I miss something or something grates let me know :thumbright:

Kel : I am working on the other improvements.

-Driver side remote mirror

Did ALL RS2000s have these ?

-Stripe need to be 1/2 inch from the body swage line

Yup, will do - I'll just move mine down a bit

- there is a swage line on the bonnet & Nosecone

Yes, I know about the slight swage at the beginning of the bonnet, but where is the swage on the nosecone ??


I added the windscreen scuttle, then took a break from the exterior to model the interior :)

Some fishnet recaros. Bear in mind that 80% of these will be hidden so I didn't add all the screws/reclining mecahnisms etc ... ;)

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_094b.jpg

And with the fishnets in and the scuttle added :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_094.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mkII_094c.jpg

Dave

[Banishit]

um Yellow nice :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Been busy ... first tried compositing the model into a real photo that I took in the North West of Scotland. Had to digitally remove the X-Type and pole :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/00_sea_before.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/000_sea.jpg

Back in the normal digital environment I created some containers for the background - only grey colour, no textures yet :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_108b.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_108a.jpg

Dave

[Kel]

all that need is some rubber on the tarmac from the drift ;)


Talented !!!!

[RS2000&MEXICO]

it just gets better and better...top job m8 keep it coming :cheers:

[Banishit]

what a true artist

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys ... mmmm I migt composite a nice sliding shot ! Good idea.

Created some minilites last night :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_109_minilite.jpg

Dave

[Banishit]

see the picture of it sitting by the coast, it just needs the reflections on the windows sorting and you would swear it was really sitting there

[wombat]

Dave_3d you are a legend! Are you sure this is your hobby? Keep up the good work. I've seen some other work like this here in OZ, but not to this standard. Good on ya!
Can I put in an order for the Rothmans MK2 RS1800 rally car? It should be a nice challenge for you.

[dave_3d]

Thanks guys ...

Yup, there was a small compositing mistake by myself on the windows. I've adjusted that.

Below is an update, full size. It highlights the poor quality of the little digital camera I borrowed. I have had to add digital noise to my 3d render !

The main problem is that the interior is partly stripped at the moment - the doors are just hollow and no rear parcel shelf means you can see directly into the boot. When they are added it'll look much better ! So think of it with a stripped out interior.

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/000_sea_big_explain.jpg

Full size :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/000_sea_big.jpg

Wombat : That is one of the reasons I have done those Minilites ;)

Dave

[wombat]

go for it then! I'd like to see the results. How long does it take to do these renderings? I guess with the right computer, not long?

[dave_3d]

Hi Wombat,

With my Twin Xeon Processor PC it can crunch through a test frame in about 10 minutes .. and a render at about 2000x1500 takes about 30 minutes.

When I max all the settings it can take many hours - on my laptop it took about 9.5 hours to render my MK1 at hi-res. But at that quality it prints better than any photograph :) - so just start it running and it'll be finished when you come back from the pub ;)

Here is a shot I did last night that I left running on my PC, nice close up to show the detail and new Minilites :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_114_big.jpg

Dave

[Banishit]

simply stunning nothing else be said !!!!!!!!!!!!!










well one thing are you sure its not a photograph the details is tremendous mate, looks better than the real thing LOL

[Frosticles]

now that's a proper colour :cheers:

[IanJohnston]

Hi Wombat,

With my Twin Xeon Processor PC it can crunch through a test frame in about 10 minutes .. and a render at about 2000x1500 takes about 30 minutes.

When I max all the settings it can take many hours - on my laptop it took about 9.5 hours to render my MK1 at hi-res. But at that quality it prints better than any photograph :) - so just start it running and it'll be finished when you come back from the pub ;)

Here is a shot I did last night that I left running on my PC, nice close up to show the detail and new Minilites :

Dave


Dave,

Your rendering is simply stunning.....it has to be said (and it has!). I like the close up of the red Mex by far the best.

Dare I....I said, dare I.....offer a very little constructive......och, here goes - The tyres on the close up shot almost look like a hard plastic/rubber to me than a soft rubber. Not sure what it is...the reflectivity, new tyre with no hairy bits, too flat....I dunno.

Again, stunning, stunning realism....PLEASE KEEP IT UP!

PS. Do you have a TIF or BMP of the Red mex close up....would love to print it out 1440dpi and put on the wall!

PPS. Have you ever tried motorcycles?......I used to know this guy who did some trials motorcycles rendering for me.

Ian.

[dave_3d]

Thanks for the crits Ian.

I have always been playing with the rubber tyre settings. But this along with some other crits made me sit down and adjust the tyre settings.

Technical bit : I added a shader that keeps the specular levels (shiny white glare parts) on the side wall but faded it into a dull flat, lighter material colour on the tyre tread. I also added a fractal smooth noise modifier to the specular channel meaning the shine is subtley varied across the side wall. Simulating the slightly undulating surface - it is not perfectly smooth. All very subtle, hopefully not noticeable - only that it looks better :happy3:

Any way the result :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/00_minilite.jpg

Feedback ??? Please let me know !

Dave

[wombat]

Ian johnston, do you still have the trials renders? I ride Classic Trials here in OZ and am interested seeing them.
I think this dave_3d in a magician! He just keeps surprising us with his brilliance!

[IanJohnston]

Ian johnston, do you still have the trials renders? I ride Classic Trials here in OZ and am interested seeing them.
I think this dave_3d in a magician! He just keeps surprising us with his brilliance!

dave_3d......the tyres definitely look like rubber now.....subtle differences from before, but it's made all the difference.....you got real rubber there now.... :)

wombat........"Trials Action"....remember that?.....well that was me originally. Here's a link to the trials bike render.....sorry it's not good quality pic....I could only find a highly compressed Jpeg.

http://www.ianjohnston.com/green.jpg

Ian.

[wombat]

Ian, I wish I had that bike! Good work, who ever Dywer is! I still go to 'Trials Action'

[dave_3d]

Ok, it's not my MK2 - I've taken a wee brak from that - but ... I was playing with the lighting on my MK1 and am very happy how it turned out :)

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort/rs2000_black.jpg

Dave.

[Frosticles]

lush,lush,lush

[ian parker]

The absolute dogs................ he should be re-named Harry Potter !!

[ders]

Hi Dave,
please, please can you do a full size pic of that venetion red flat front with the fishnets, 4 cibies, and minilites.

It would make my day :cheers:

CheeRS Ders.

[IanJohnston]

Hi Dave,
please, please can you do a full size pic of that venetion red flat front with the fishnets, 4 cibies, and minilites.

It would make my day :cheers:

CheeRS Ders.

I agree.....I'd love to print it out 1440 dpi A4/Letter size and frame it on me office wall....

Ian.

[dave_3d]

Been away from this for a while - FAR too much work to do ... but started having a look at it again :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/mk2_124.jpg

Dave

[RS2000&MEXICO]

very nice m8..... :drunken:

[Banishit]

pant wettingly gorgeous :cheers:

[dave_3d]

Hi.

I've been working quietly on Poster sized images of the MK1 and MK2. I'm back in the country next week and I am having a few samples printed. Here is a little detail shot at poster size and below the image it came from. I'll let you know how it works out.

I'm in the middle of a HUGE revamp of my website - updating with lots more info and pics.


http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/poster_rs2000_detail.jpg

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_mk2/poster_rs2000_001.jpg

[martin c]

They just get better!!!!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

ding dong ....she looks as good as mine m8....lol...na yours is better....cheeRS :cheers: