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hotfiber · 11 September 2009, 12:00 PM

Just have the clasp left to do. Applied a focal effect for a macro look...

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TheVTCGuy · 11 September 2009, 12:04 PM

Wow... Ed... Fantastic!

Czechman · 11 September 2009, 12:27 PM

As someone whose done his fair share of 3D modeling, I'd have to say this is VERY nice overall. My only nit would be the reflectance of the brushed metal. That's the ONLY thing giving it away. Beautiful work!

East Bay Rider · 11 September 2009, 12:47 PM

Looks good. What software are you using?
I began constructing a 16710 GMT assembly on SolidWorks but sadly, work got in the way and I never finished. I wonder if I still have the files...

The GMT Kid · 11 September 2009, 01:56 PM

The links look a little too flat, but I'm just splitting hairs. Very nice.

bodybump · 11 September 2009, 02:02 PM

hotfiber · 12 September 2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czechman

As someone whose done his fair share of 3D modeling, I'd have to say this is VERY nice overall. My only nit would be the reflectance of the brushed metal. That's the ONLY thing giving it away. Beautiful work!

Thanks for the feedback!

I used 3ds Max. I didn't use global illumination renderers like mental ray or v-ray, so the brushed metal reflection isn't fully convincing.

The watch is actually a demo I prepared for a project I'm assigning to my students (building a watch).

hotfiber · 12 September 2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czechman

As someone whose done his fair share of 3D modeling, I'd have to say this is VERY nice overall. My only nit would be the reflectance of the brushed metal. That's the ONLY thing giving it away. Beautiful work!

Just looked at your work

Czechman · 12 September 2009, 11:59 AM

Ed,

Once you finish the clasp you will have accomplished the hardest part... the outside. The inner working should be a snap - just plates, gears and miscellaneous mechanical parts... things that are very simple in 3D modeling. Just imagine how cool it would be to do an exploded view!

That's what I used to really get immersed in, the details. When I did the Wright Flyer the engine was detailed down to the safety wire on the connecting rod cap bolts. Doing a watch mechanism would be immensely rewarding.

mck22 · 12 September 2009, 12:09 PM

looks good

Colnago · 12 September 2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czechman

Ed,

Once you finish the clasp you will have accomplished the hardest part... the outside. The inner working should be a snap - just plates, gears and miscellaneous mechanical parts... things that are very simple in 3D modeling. Just imagine how cool it would be to do an exploded view!

That's what I used to really get immersed in, the details. When I did the Wright Flyer the engine was detailed down to the safety wire on the connecting rod cap bolts. Doing a watch mechanism would be immensely rewarding.

I'd love to "do" a movement as well, I use Bentley MicroStation as my 3D tool and work as a Structural Designer in the Drilling side of the Oil business, I am fascinated by all things mechanical and you are right, an exploded view of a movement would be brilliant, as you also say, doing mechanical parts would be a lot more straight forward than the curves and surfaces of a case/bracelet/clasp.....

Fantastic work by the way....both of you

PHPuser · 12 September 2009, 01:37 PM

Nice looking render. I also have screwed around with 3d only I use povray. most of which is hand coded so it takes me a bit longer. examples are my avatar and this

rajurama · 12 September 2009, 08:48 PM

Tombstone · 12 September 2009, 09:10 PM

Very nice thanks for showing us.

SDDS · 12 September 2009, 09:45 PM

great job Ed

hotfiber · 13 September 2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks again for the feedback.

Here's a shot at TT...

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Skullring · 13 September 2009, 02:32 PM

Very nice Ed. I don't even know where you start with a project like that. Keep us up to date on your progress.

marshallr47 · 13 September 2009, 02:35 PM

Amazing work Ed. Woody, checked your site and amazing as well. Thanks for sharing guys.

Speed · 13 September 2009, 03:36 PM

Would love a 3D Sub Date rendering for a desk top hot fiber :-)

Nice XMAS prezzie for your forum buddies. Hint Hint.

Man, I used to produce some cool web content, but with my new Rolex obsession, this rendering does me a treat.

greekbum · 13 September 2009, 03:44 PM

Amazing work looks great so far

sleddog · 13 September 2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotfiber

Thanks again for the feedback.

Here's a shot at TT...

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Hey Ed.....That looks great!!! Can't wait till the finished product......I'm definately going to use this as a screen saver if thats ok with you???? In the TT of course.....

Rob....

hotfiber · 14 September 2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Hey Ed.....That looks great!!! Can't wait till the finished product......I'm definately going to use this as a screen saver if thats ok with you???? In the TT of course.....

Rob....

I'll get the clasp done during the week and post the renders in SS and TT...

Everybody's welcome to use them for wallpapers

sexner · 15 September 2009, 04:55 AM

Very cool Ed.

hotfiber · 15 September 2009, 08:15 AM

Here is the final render, my new wallpaper (missing clasp included)

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rmcarlton · 15 September 2009, 08:19 AM

Looks great. Thanks for sharing!

Czechman · 15 September 2009, 08:23 AM

Does the magnifier magnify the date?

hotfiber · 15 September 2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czechman

Does the magnifier magnify the date?

It does! I had to watch the "bubble" factor so it doesn't over magnify. It calculates the refraction based on the geometry's volume.

God I'm a watch geek and a 3D geek

scotttampa · 15 September 2009, 10:59 AM

Please

turboed44 · 15 September 2009, 11:08 AM

That GMT IIC TT just looks fantastic! very tasteful!

hotfiber · 16 September 2009, 10:50 AM

In TT

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11 September 2009, 12:27 PM	#3
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	As someone whose done his fair share of 3D modeling, I'd have to say this is VERY nice overall. My only nit would be the reflectance of the brushed metal. That's the ONLY thing giving it away. Beautiful work! __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

11 September 2009, 12:47 PM	#4
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	Looks good. What software are you using? I began constructing a 16710 GMT assembly on SolidWorks but sadly, work got in the way and I never finished. I wonder if I still have the files... __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

11 September 2009, 02:02 PM	#6
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12 September 2009, 11:59 AM	#9
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Ed, Once you finish the clasp you will have accomplished the hardest part... the outside. The inner working should be a snap - just plates, gears and miscellaneous mechanical parts... things that are very simple in 3D modeling. Just imagine how cool it would be to do an exploded view! That's what I used to really get immersed in, the details. When I did the Wright Flyer the engine was detailed down to the safety wire on the connecting rod cap bolts. Doing a watch mechanism would be immensely rewarding. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

12 September 2009, 12:09 PM	#10
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	looks good __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

11 September 2009, 12:04 PM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Wow... Ed... Fantastic!

11 September 2009, 01:56 PM	#5
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	The links look a little too flat, but I'm just splitting hairs. Very nice.

12 September 2009, 01:37 PM	#12
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	Nice looking render. I also have screwed around with 3d only I use povray. most of which is hand coded so it takes me a bit longer. examples are my avatar and this

12 September 2009, 08:48 PM	#13
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,088

12 September 2009, 09:10 PM	#14
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Very nice thanks for showing us. __________________ Always working...by choice

12 September 2009, 09:45 PM	#15
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	great job Ed __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

13 September 2009, 02:32 PM	#17
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice Ed. I don't even know where you start with a project like that. Keep us up to date on your progress. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

13 September 2009, 02:35 PM	#18
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Amazing work Ed. Woody, checked your site and amazing as well. Thanks for sharing guys. __________________ Ron

13 September 2009, 03:36 PM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sub Date? Would love a 3D Sub Date rendering for a desk top hot fiber :-) Nice XMAS prezzie for your forum buddies. Hint Hint. Man, I used to produce some cool web content, but with my new Rolex obsession, this rendering does me a treat.

13 September 2009, 03:44 PM	#20
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Amazing work looks great so far __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

15 September 2009, 04:55 AM	#23
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Very cool Ed. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

15 September 2009, 08:19 AM	#25
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Looks great. Thanks for sharing!

15 September 2009, 08:23 AM	#26
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Does the magnifier magnify the date? __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

15 September 2009, 10:59 AM	#28
scotttampa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: RLX, OM, GO Posts: 450	Where's the TT? Please

15 September 2009, 11:08 AM	#29
turboed44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex Day Date Posts: 30	That GMT IIC TT just looks fantastic! very tasteful!

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