Russian BM-13 aka katyusha

[Realmdrifter]

Here you go... I'm only modeling half, then copy and flip it, and then just build the smaller details that arent symetrical in.

Two screens, one not duplicated, and one duplicated.

I'm kinda having probs with the rear section, namely the bases for the rails, but working on that...

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3420/katyusha1to9.jpg

http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/3369/katyusha2yt6.jpg

Oh, and here is the blueprint, couldn't really find any pics showing this exact model, so I've got various sources and am using those to model.

http://www.suurland-media.com/blueprints/armyvehicleswheeled/katiusha.gif

And when I do the final render, things will be smoothed out a bit...

This is my first model ever, so if its not too good, you know why :P

If u got any crits or suggestions pls tell...

Not bad for a first time model in my opinion...

I could use some suggestion on how to texture - cos I haven't any clue, and no tutorials I could find were of much help...

[Spinner]

Looks like the same truck as St Petersburg Museum (http://www.peachmountain.com/5star/Museums_of_Artillery_St_Petersburg.asp).
Interestingly, it shows a side stabiliser at the rear of the cab in the pics.

[Spinner]

Its an interesting suport structure. Challenging but do-able. Looks good for your first model.

[Hitori Kyo]

nice job so far .. and interesting choice to model ... good luck with the rest of the model.

-Hitori Kyo

[Realmdrifter]

Thanx... its really a big challenge for a first timer like me, but I like challenges :P

[bdfy]

http://serkoff.narod.ru/photoalbum109.html

[bdfy]

IMHO round holes in the rocket ways can be easily made by Alpha texture, thus significantly decreasing the polycount ;)
doors were flat, wings far more simple even on the early machines ( ones produced during the war were simplified a lot )