Blender 3D Incredible Models

Chapter 9: Modeling the T-72 Tank Turret

In this chapter, we will create a high-poly turret for our T-72 tank. We will use advanced modeling techniques and we will learn a few new tricks to achieve the highest level of quality and detail. By the end of this chapter, the bulk of our tank will be complete, and we will be ready to move on to the wheels and tracks.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Modeling the commander’s hatch
• Creating more turret details
• Finishing the gun

Modeling the commander’s hatch

Figure 9.1 shows the current basic shape of the turret. The left picture shows the subdivided mesh, while the right picture shows the wireframe view of the base mesh:

Figure 9.1 – Subdivided mesh (left) and base mesh (right)

We will ...