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Simple tutorial on how to create a Tank Trial in Maya. The concept can also be apply to different concept like: Sushi Belt, Gun ammunition and many other situation. This approach try to focus on using deformer during the modeling stage so you can use deformer the model and create a rigged solution all at the same time......
Lets Begin
Lets Begin
- Determine how many blade you need for the tank trail...? ..... in this case 26.
- Move geometry (CVs) far from center of worlds then move pivot back to center of worlds
- Duplicate and adjust the rotation to fill a full circle.
- Group and duplicated all new duplicated object together... Rename them “trail-geo_grp” or "Left_trailGeo".
- Create a circle with enough point to deform correctly the overall shape later. Parent this curve and “trail-geo_grp” or "Left_trailGeo" together to become a new group call "LeftTankTrail_setup".
6. Using the group created at step 4 ..... Create a wire deformer… And adjust the Dropoff Distance setting.
7. Edit the curve to shape trail as desired
8. Test your setup.... Rotate the “trail-geo_grp” or "Left_trailGeo" and notified the rotating effect
9. Translate the circle for a translation effect
10. Place on the tank the tank trail
11. Use Duplicate Special to duplicate your setup for the right side
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