IBO Gundam Frame - Mecha in Blender 3D Modeling Timelapse (no audio)

This project was modeled in Blender 2.93 without any extra add-ons. I wanted to highlight how I approach rigging mechanical features within Blender and this project was a perfect example. Since all of the Gundams in the Iron-Blooded Orphans (IBO) timeline share the same inner frame, I decided to model this as a base for future projects. This video covers 19 hours of my mech modeling workflow, detailing everything prior to the UV unwrapping phase.

This video is intended for people with a basic understanding of the 3D production process in Blender. You should be able to slow down and pause the video at any moment to see which shortcut keys I use, but if you're still confused please ask me in the comments below.

More examples of completed projects using this workflow can be found on my portfolio page:
https://www.artstation.com/mjeff

The reference planes are edited scans from the decal guide for the Master Grade ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos model kit. Reference planes from this project along with others can be found here:
https://mjeff3d.gumroad.com/l/RefPlanes

0:00 Intro & Reference Plane Setup
0:22 Chest Blockout
2:54 Armature Setup
5:20 Chest Detail
12:30 Pelvis Blockout
15:02 Tubes
17:12 Leg Blockout
20:15 Leg Bones
24:54 Leg Detail
31:27 Arm Blockout
36:28 Arm Bones
38:51 Hands
42:58 Scene Setup
44:05 Head
49:56 Topology Check & Details
54:25 Finishing Touches

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