I'm getting a Nikon D40 and it comes with a lense, it's 18-55mm, anyone know if that good for range and starting out??

Quote from tristancliffe :

Zorer's method is wrong if you are playing with LFS models imported from the CMX. If you want to do that, read the tutorial, which tells you step by step how to do it.

It's idiot proof, but you'll probably manage.

Funny thats it's idiot proof and very true, I'm importing a .obj file from the CMX viewer and I'm trying to add a darn skin and what not, I dont want to edit the exhisting wireframe, I want to do what I did with blender and right now I'm having crappy luck trying to figure it out

Quote from ZORER :

Applying textures is not that easy to explain in here.You have to do "unwrap" if you'll use complex objects.And you'll probably need an image editor software like photoshop to make textures.And you'll need to make a metarial compatible to your renderer and light setup.If you'll use built-in renderer(scanline) just press M and there comes the metarial editor and modify one of the standard metarials.After you are happy with your material just drag-drop that to your object in the scene.
You'd better spend some time on, UVWmap modifier, metarial editor and even sub-object mapping to get basic texturing things done.

Thanks for the HELP... Unlike someone *Cough* *Cough*

It's ok to be lazy sometimes and this time I choose to be lazy..

Quote from TiJay :

If you're going to 'acquire' 3DSMax, why not get version 8 instead?

(v9 doesn't like vista btw)

Good one, I was having a problem finding 3DS Max and some kid on my other post gave me the link to a trial for 3DS Max 7, If you got the link for V 8 send it to me because 7 is confusing and I cant ask for help when I need it without people being ignorant....*Cough* *Cough* spankmeyer

Quote from spankmeyer :

The 3000$ program does come with a manual...

Visit Autodesk.com and register at their community forum for tips, tricks and plenty of tutorials.

I'm aware of that but that would involve reading and what not, I just need to know how you apply textures....

So I got 3DS 7 and I've been messing with it for the past 4 hours and I must say it's more complex then Blender, I've yet found out how to add the skin and the other textures such as brake calipers, seats, steering wheels and all that good stuff.... If some one can fill me in on the basics I'd apperciate it alot.... Thanks -Mike

Quote from Thunderhead :

so,you're sayin it is MY turn?

ok then.

EXACT NAME PLEASE!

Asking for alot huh??? Is it a JAG??

Quote from Anathema :

http://www.softpedia.com/get/M ... itors/3D-Studio-Max.shtml

^^ free trial. Get Brazil Rio and Bigrender Plugin and get started.

Should I google Brazil Rio and Bigrender Plugin???? And thanks for the Link, I came across the same link earlier today and Was going to d/l it but I thought I had to submit information and crap...Now I can hopefully do some good work


So I get Brazil Rio from SplutterFish correct, and then do I have to install the plugins because there's no way to run or start brazil...

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I lost it when he montioned Bull***t and Chips.....As harsh as it sounds it's all true...Ever get a new 360 game and have been waiting all darn day to play it and finally when your g/f leave you kick back, pop in the game and the RED RING of death flashes around the power button???

lol I need to get some of these games to fill my boring life....J/K

Arghh Going out on the limb but my guess is 1960's ford mustang...

Angle avec les ailes CASSÉES

Quote from Anathema :

maybe you have to apply some materials with the textures included in the folder. Sorry but Im not a blender user.

Well so far by uploading the 3ds file first and then loading the .odj file after is working......I wish I wasnt a blender user but I cant get 3DS Max for some reason..... And I'm not going to risk a torrent Version, So I'll have to use blender until I can afford to buy 3DS Max

I download on of the Rims off the second site you gave and I import it into blender and when I preview Render the Rim it's self is not in there...I can take a screen shot if yah like, I'm not sure how to fix the problem but I'm going to try to fix it, if you know what the problem is let me know.... Thanks

Quote from Anathema :

Image? No... it has to be a 3d model. Im not shure but I guess you can import *.3ds files in Blender. Search http://www.turbosquid.com for some stuff. Or get some rims ("Felgen") here. http://kr-downloads.de/CMS/ind ... &gid=18&Itemid=29
The archives include 3ds files.

Thanks for the sites....There alot of good things there and signed up on turbosquid....Thanks alot

Quote from Ian.H :

Aren't those wheels for Bespoke? If so, no, you can't use them.. but there's shedloads of wheels available on the net.. which you can then add with the method Davo mentions.



Regards,

Ian

So you say I can use any kind of wheel as long as it's an image, correct??? And I'm using blender 2.42, do you still use the same process that davo mentioned??

Quote from spankmeyer :

I think the LX6 is a great car to drive!

Ahh I'm not sure what that has to do with my post but ok

Quote from Davo :

File - > Merge.

Ok where excatly do I do that at??

Ok well I googled 3D Studio Max Trial, I clicked on the Autodesk link which is autodesk.com/3dsmax, Clicked the link for a free 30 day trial and filled out my info and it said Autodesk sent a link to your email address for download. I open the mail and it says click this link to download 3ds max9, I click on it and it takes me to a site asking if I want the 32bit version or 64bit version and I click 64bit and I get this..

Skip Main Content and go to Footer Contents. Error Processing Autodesk Download Request
We have encountered an error in processing your request for the download.
This download is only available by filling out the download form on the Autodesk website and following the instructions sent to you in the resulting email.
If you reached this page after following those instructions, then some unexpected condition is preventing you from receiving the download.

Please note:

1. If you are using personal firewall software, you may need to temporarily disable the firewall and then re-enable it after the download.
   
2. You may need to temporarily disable any download manager or download accelerator software in order to access the software download.
   
3. Left-click on the downloads normally, rather than using any of the right-click options in your browser.
   
4. Make sure you are using a standard internet browser.
   
5. If the link that was emailed to you worked before and it does not work now, please fill out the download form on the Autodesk website and follow the instructions.

I go back and download the 32bit version and I get the same thing, I tried it with my firewall off and still the same thing, If anyone can point me in the correct direction I'd apperciate it. Thanks-Mike

Well I downloaded Motary Battlestar rims and I'm woundering if I can use them in a render?? If I can, anyone mind letting me know how it's done.

On x10 patch I have High RES Track Pack, High Res Tyres and Side Walls, Marlboro Suit and Gloves, cant remember who created it, I use my own Helmet creation,High Res Calipers and Rotors, Window tint, cant remember who created it, My own sounds and Bspoke with someones rim files.......I think thats all, I'm not sure

looks good

I like the game, I just want to see more in the later versions of LFS

This is the first day I brought the car home, Ripped off that garden edger on the front bumper In the process of Pulling the motor and converting it to (manual) and waiting for my massive SC61 Garrett Turbo...I'm hoping to get a full racing cage in the car this year so I can run her a few laps at Nelson Ledges. I know it's nothing special right now but it's getting there..... I need to get some Rota's maybe the slipstrems or attacks

Quote from The General Lee :

Very satisfied.

Everything about LFS is great, of course there are some things that I would like to see, DX10 graphics, weather to pick a few. I hope we will see them soon, and even if we dont, in the back of my head I know this game was made by only 3 guys.

What we have already x how many guys made it = more that what I would expect.

Would you be disapointed if we dont see much for the later Versions of LFS, Such as Track/s, Car/s and ect....