MP1: SoA - Laser Cannon Remodel - Need Assistance

Hi there I have been doing a remodel of the Scourge of Armagon Laser Cannon - however I am HORRIBLE at unwrapping a model for skinning. I can do it sometimes but this model is just not working for me (unwrapping).
Was wondering if someone could help me out, I have it already split into groups which are colored.

http://quakeone.com/forums/quake-mod-re ... annon.html

This is my work in progress thread.

have you been making this in milkshape?

Made using Lightwave 3D and Milkshape 3D.
I tried 3D Studio Max for the mapping - however it's been so long since I've used it I couldnt figure it out (I was without a PC for 2yrs - so just back into modelling).

ahh ic. well i would suggest learning 3ds max again. it makes everything millions times easier. 2011 runs very smoothly im running it on this netbook which is a pos. look up a couple tutorials on youtube. otherwise i suggest you check out lith unwrap.

Thanks for the tip on Lith Unwrap - I ended up using a program called "Ultimate Unwrap" and did exactly what I needed

http://img217.imageshack.us/i/almostdonetexturing.jpg/

otherwise i suggest you check out lith unwrap.

OH HELL NO


I'd suggest Blender to unwrap the model. Use .OBJ as an exchange format to-and-fro

the seam marking feature plus the coooool pin live unwrapping will make unwrapping a snap for you!

ooppee that looks pretty bad ass =)

are you using photoshop for textures? and are you gunna animate the barrels or something?

Paintshop Pro 7. I did use some of Quake Retexturing Project's textures as a base (to ensure it keeps the Quake look).
For the barrels - yeah they will animate like the original model - 2 lower barells fire together followed by top itself.
With Darkplaces - the red areas will glow in and out (shaders file) if all goes well. Since I have the mesh - making this effect by splitting the mesh into 2 texture areas - that will be easy.

Got her running ingame - now for animations (shaders are secondary)

lookin pretty damn good man =D

Got her running ingame - now for animations (shaders are secondary)

Looks made of wood But pretty cool, actually.

looks like heavy layered rust to me =p

Re-did the entire view model.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4sxepq
It's a test version - uses the old firing animation of the old view model - so firing is wonky. Just compiled it so people can see it ingame and see the pickup model with the animated glowing shader.
More skinwork was done too. Need Darkplaces to use this as it uses the "framegroups" file. So if used in other engines may get glitches.[/u][/i]