r/SolidWorks • u/Far-Sandwich-4116 • 3d ago
Product Render Long-Time Lurker, First-Time Poster
Hey everyone!
I’ve been quietly following this community for quite a while, and I just wanted to say thanks for all the great content, help, and support you guys share here. I thought it was about time to introduce myself and share some of my own work with you.
I’m a mechanical engineer and have been working with SolidWorks since 2008. I’ve pretty much taught myself everything over the years, from standard part modeling and sheet metal to weldments and surface modeling.
But my real passion is rendering, especially vehicles!
Both vehicles you see here are based on real vehicles that existed in the past. I modeled and rendered both of them entirely myself.
If you have any questions about my work or workflow, feel free to ask. I’ll do my best to answer them!
Looking forward to sharing more of my work with you all!
Edit: First of all, thanks for the great feedback. Since I was asked, here are the images directly from SolidWorks and Visualize. I can't add pictures to this post, so I had to make a second post.
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u/MakinBaconOnTheBeach 3d ago
Looks great! What software do you use for your renders?
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 3d ago
Solidworks Visualize
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u/MakinBaconOnTheBeach 3d ago
Damn, great work. I've used visualize before and I can get somewhat convincing renders but it's always a struggle. Got any tips?
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u/ComfortableConcern99 3d ago
Hi, as someone who is working in solidworks what would you advice on this type of modeling? Did you photos from top/front/side view and then drew surfaces? Would you share a picture how model works in model environment without renders?
This is great thing man.
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 3d ago
Yes a bit more in details but you hit the spot. Blueprints (top, sides, front and rear) and a lot of photos (for details). And yes I can share some unrendered shots of the model and the modeled studio.
Edit: in first place keep it simple until the outer surface hit the right shape, afterwards export to step or parasolid and start detailing step by step.
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u/ShiningAbys 3d ago
This looks awesome! Can I ask about the headlight and taillight renders? Im curious if the texture and feel of the rendered result is actually light playing with the geometry of model? or some texture map?
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 2d ago
Yes it’s texture mapping on a transparent surface. There are three surface in the lights. Outer surface is clear and colored, red for example, middle surface is bound to bump mapping texture and the inner surface brings the reflector for the light source.
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u/xd_Warmonger 2d ago
Wasn das für n Kombi
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 2d ago
Das war mein 1.8t, aber lustig auch das der legendäre Clip hier bei mir in der Nähe auf der A17 aufgenommen wurde 😅
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u/superarugy 2d ago
What are the specs of your desktop? Please consider making a video of how you go from blueprint to general surface model of the body!
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 2d ago
Bro if you want I will check if I have the file of my 1st version, that means the pre surface state, I could shared it with you. That means the native Solidworks file
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u/superarugy 2d ago
That would be greatly appreciated. I've made a few attempts but never completed larger surfacing projects.
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u/WheelProfessional384 2d ago
Nice Project :) People would appreciate it more if you posted the raw picture using SW. I can't believe you also made it on Visualize! That's sick
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u/AdventurousHalle 2d ago
Mk4 wagon on whitewalls and red steelies is a vibe I didn’t know I needed. Any tips for getting reflections that clean on curved surfaces?
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u/Meshironkeydongle CSWP 2d ago
Those reflections / representation of optics inside the head and rear lights are very impressive.
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u/PrizeBag6725 1d ago
Im saving this post. This shit is crazy! Im self taught and have been doing it for work for the past year... I'm so shit compared to this. Just wow
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u/Far-Sandwich-4116 1d ago
Nah at the beginning it looks crazy, but at the end it’s easier as it looks.
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u/SloMoShun 2d ago
Wow, I thought this dubber posted in the wrong sub.
Nope, those are renders 👍👍👍
No wonder the paint looks like that on an MKIII.
Congratulations, that is one hell of a skill you got there.
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u/MAXFlRE 2d ago
Ew, that's ugly. You should achieve higher continuity for car body.
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u/f1strauss 2d ago
Not everyone needs class-a surfacing, really recommend you learn it would improve your results 10 fold, going from g1 to g3 is life changing!
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u/colombianjmor27 3d ago
:0 wow, amazing. I would not believe it would be so photorealistic the renders unless you say it. In which solidworks version did you do that?