Modeling a Glock Thread

The title kinda says it all. I wanna try model a Glock 17. For this, I'll be using 3ds max 5.1.
But my question to you is:
Do I need a front view aswell as a side view, or will merely a side view suffice? Personally I'm not sure, but I'd say a front/top/back view would be useful if you wanna get the shape right. But, then again, I'm no expert, and I'm only starting.
Just wondering if anybody had some tips.
Thanks in advance,

Colt.BK

- Edited By Colt.BK On Fri 12th, Sep 2003 @ 6:00:15pm

5.1 won't work, downgrade to 4

well once you have modeled your clock you should beable to spin it around to any view

go to viewport options select the background image, then lock zoom/pan that way you can zoom in on the image (sorry if this is "over your head")

my modeling never goes above 10 polys

i never get all this poly talk? i mean wtf is it all about?

It's hard to explain, like a triangle verticie thing

/_\\ is a polygon, usually, in gaming speak.

Technically, though, 'polygon' just means '2D shape'.

A 3D shape, in games, is made by attaching a whole load of polygons together to create a 'mesh'. So, if someone says 'my l33t model has 800 polygons,' they mean there are 800 2D shapes comprising the mesh.

[ Patched up your /_\\ - jackson ]

- Edited By jacksonj04 On Tue 16th, Sep 2003 @ 4:47:39pm

er... that didn't show up right.

a poly
is a many sided figure
thank you very much
/me shuts dictionary

hmm, guess that helps

heh, I know I can zoom in the image.
I've finished the Glock by the way:
Equinox.homelinux.net
Equinox.homelinux.net

needs some texture

I have Maya PLE (the version that came with UT2003). I know the basics of how to use it. I want to use it to make meshes that I can use in UT2003 levels. I've heard that most people start modelling weapons first to get started. Are there any tutorials or reference material that I cud use? Or ne tips?

Colt.BK, do you wanna modle for my Mod? I liked you're work and have some weapons for you, for more info on the Mod check out one of the two URLs below (check out both if you want ).

why does everyone wants to model a glock?, i don't like it too much

I think because it's commen, and kinda easy (I think, never tried a glock )

btw i do like the model, i don't like the gun itself, i mean almost every mod has it

I like it too, that's why I offered him a slot in my Mod

How many polys has the gun?
not that much it i think...

i dont like glocks all that much anyway, horrible feeling things, even tho your not actually feeling them in the game

i much prefer walthers

I shot a glock actually, very uncomfortable feeling when you hold it and shoot it. I berreta is really comfortable when you hold/ shoot it but the gun i thought had the best feel to it was a springfield 45. pistol.

Let's make a Glock model repository website! Or would that be too tough on bandwidth...

Hehe...