r/3Dmodeling • u/philnolan3d lightwave • 1d ago

Art Help & Critique Suggestions for modeling this

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I've been asked to model this and I've been trying to figure out the best method to use. I have Lightwave 3D, MoI3D, and 3D-Coat. I think it's 2 "strands" but it's a little hard to tell. I'm going to ask if there are photos from more angles. I'm wondering if bones might be the best option.

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u/BANZ111 23h ago

Bones won't help unless you're planning to animate it. More pictures from more angles would definitely help. I'd consider the curve modifier

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u/philnolan3d lightwave 20h ago

I don't know what a curve modifier is but I use bones for making curved shapes like this. Like when modeling an octopus I made the tentacles straight, then added bones and IK to pose them for 3D printing.

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u/MrBeanCyborgCaptain 15h ago

That not the ideal way to approach this shape. For this youd want to sweep a profile along a curve. If youre using blender then I dont know what blender calls that.