The real challenge to hard surface modeling is adding detail (i.e. Next we add detail to the base shape, using tools like bevel, mesh smooth, and Boolean. So if we have wavy lines or sloppy curves on the base shape, our high res detail will end up looking lumpy and fake! Then we begin adding hard surface detail Generally, we can’t make changes to the basic shape once we start detailing. The base shape is the starting point for the rest of our detail. When modeling hard surfaces, nailing the base shape is extremely important.

Maya gun modeling begins with the block out Hard surface models generally have lots of straight lines, sharp corners, repeated detail, smooth surfaces, and lots of beveled edges. Hard surfaces are the opposite of organic models (characters, monsters, trees, etc). Hard surface is the term used to describe manufactured or mechanical objects – cars, planes, guns, Iron Man, consumer electronics, etc. This tutorial series shows the creation of a common hard surface object, a gun, from start to finish. Hard surface, high-resolution modeling presents its own unique challenges.