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This is my first attempt at 3D modeling in many years so I figured a relatively "simple" model of a torpedo would be a good way to get back into 3D modeling and not overwhelm myself. The general hull is simple, with a few elements to consider like panels and markings, most of which I plan to model and not rely on textures to accomplish. While the rear of the torpedo has more complex characteristics that I think are a medium challenge at least for me.

I've been getting reference materials and researching measurements as I start to setup to begin the model.

Everything I can find on the Mark 48 claims a diameter of 21in (530mm) by 19ft (5.8m) but when I set that up in 3D Studio Max the proportions just don't look correct. I like to set up a "ghost" model with the overall dimensions so the boundary of my models, and get a since of scale. This just felt off to me, however I'm going to start modeling. More shortly.

This posts is my forcing function to get started - I've been cramming on a website build for work. So today was the first day I could take a stab at it, plus it's raining outside.

Just a quick update. I've started modeling.

Final Updates for today.

Well it's a start ! ( and a good one!) Submarines from little torpedoes grow don't they say?

Lol.. I think I'll move onto something with a bit more variation. For me, this was an excercise in flexing the modeling muscles and remembering how to do things in Max. By the end of this it was coming back to me, but the newer interface and material types - that's taking some getting used too.

Like riding a bicycle.

It looks good and great start back to the world of 3d.