Monday, 24 March 2025

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho

I write this entry just before heading off to my first day at my new job. Just 2pm-5pm, today.

Nervous? Yes, a little. As it should be, I think. On the Blender front, the Medium Rig I started a couple of days ago has turned a corner.

The sketch that nailed the overall design


First blocking-out

Middle detail and...bust

I didn't like the framework. While it was built more cleanly and quickly with the right approach, it doesn't look like a space system. Not "structural engineering" enough. So I restarted. This time the plan was to ditch the frame element, which didn't appear in the original sketch, anyway.


Into the level-3 detail too soon.

Still important decisions to make about the back end.

So far I'm happy with the results but I should have resolved the engines in more detail before worrying about the trimmings on the front. I'll go back there next. After work, in fact.

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