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Google SketchUp Mecha/Gundam Modeling Tutorial: Modeling the Legs

Mon, 14 May 2007 06:56:44 0800

All throughout our previous lessons, I find the Zeta Plus A1's legs to be the most complex and most difficult to construct because of its calve's odd shape. Read on as we use a couple of techniques to construct the Zeta Plus A1's upper and lower legs.

Google SketchUp Mecha/Gundam Modeling Tutorial: Modeling the Arms

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:02:30 0800

After completing the Zeta Plus A1's torso, we now continue with modeling the arms. This is one exciting build as each arm is composed of several equally complex construction.

In this lesson, we also make use of a very handy Google SketchUp feature—components.

Google SketchUp Mecha/Gundam Modeling Tutorial: Modeling the Torso

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:56:48 0800

After finishing the Zeta Plus A1 head, we continue with modeling the torso.

Read on as we get to learn a new technique for handling the Zeta Plus A1's transforming torso.

A Quick Scratch-build: SD Gundam Display Stand

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:56:02 0800

I've mentioned that I've been using Google SketchUp for scratch-building. In this post, I'll discuss one of the first scratch builds I did with the help of Google SketchUp.

Google SketchUp Mecha/Gundam Modeling Tutorial: Modeling the Head

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:40:43 0800

Are you itching to model a mecha or a gundam using Google SketchUp but are afraid on how and where to begin? Read on as we build a gundam model and get to learn a technique or two.

Google SketchUp for Mecha Modeling

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 13:20:23 0800

I've always wanted to do 3D designing using 3D modeling software. While most advanced 3D software are able to produce images with a spectacular level of realism, they're often complex enough to perplex a novice user. Not to mention expensive. Thanks to Google, we now have an alternative—and it won't cost us a limb or even a finger.

Find out how this powerful design tool could help you out on your scale/mecha modeling hobby.

Welcome to the new \\chiz.cyber.lair!

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:15:09 0800

You might wonder why the change. For one, the site needed a fresh new look for the longest time. While I can work with HTML and ASP, I'm too lazy to redesign the site from scratch. Fortunately, I discovered Forest Blog, a versatile and free ASP-based blogging software. Did some modifications to the code, came up with a theme and voila—a totally new site!

As with typical blogsites, these cool features are now incorporated in the site:

Visitors can now leave comments on each article. Feel free to ask questions and I'll try my best to answer them.
You may now subscribe to the site through RSS feeds. Check the link at the bottom of the page.

Also, the site now has its own domain name. So please update your bookmarks.

As you might have noticed already, I haven't posted any new modeling articles in the site. Been swamped with work and other activities. Nonetheless, I've managed to do some modeling work but was unable to post in the old site. I've been trying out scratchbuilding with the help of Google Sketchup and will be posting more about it in the future.

I'll be posting some new articles in the next few days. In the meantime, feel free to look around as you'll find all the old posts from the previous site.

Nice to see you again around here!

The Descending Sword

Sat, 5 Mar 2005 01:26:18 0800

My first attempt at CG rendering.

D-I-Y Spray Booth

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 06:50:52 0800

I've been wanting to get myself a spray booth for quite some time now but didn't have the time and money to build one. But after browsing a local hardware store, the idea of a cheap and portable spray booth struck me.

The Kit that Never Made it Back

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 09:41:12 0800

I've just posted a wallpaper of the Hummingbird available for download.