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PixelDust
04-10-2009, 11:11 AM
CGTalk is running a modeling challenge with the theme of 1980s cartoons. I chose to model Bert Raccoon from the Canadian series "The Raccoons" on his flying bicycle.

Since that's one of my favorite topics, I thought I'd participate. (Judging from the number of entries, it's a favorite of a lot of people!) This is the first one of these challenges I've entered.

I used LW 9.6 for modeling the bike and the base meshes for Bert and the pine tree and ground. I used ZBrush 3.1 for sculpting and painting, and Genetica 3 for the grass texture on the ground.

I've posted a smaller version of my final image.

Here's a link to my WIP thread. (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=5711639#post5711639)

Anyway, I thought it turned out pretty well. Hope you like it!

Sampei
04-11-2009, 11:28 AM
I have no idea what the series is about (racoons maybe?) but it looks good :)

PixelDust
04-11-2009, 02:54 PM
Thanks! It's kind of an obscure series - back in the 80s, only CBC and Disney Channel showed it that I know of. Anyway, there's an article on Wikipedia about the show if you want to know more.

adamredwoods
04-13-2009, 12:36 AM
tone down the background, it'll help your main character pop out more.