I've found that the UVtoolkit's pack UV function to be more stable compared to add-ons like UV magic.
The latter is fine for low poly models but completely freezes when dealing with subD models with a relatively
high polycount.
#blender3d #Texturing #3d

Add-ons like Mio3 and UV magic have made UVing so much more bearable in blender.
#3d #texturing #UVmapping #b3D

Done with the modelling phase and on to unwrapping. Here are some screenshots of the wireframe.
#b3d #3dmodeling #subD

Rigid body physics in blender is weird! I used it to get the chains to sit properly but it would keep flying in all directions. The trick to get it to behave was to increase the scale of everything by gargantuan proportions.
A few more details to add before I can start unwrapping.
#b3d #3dmodeling

I've been building a model of a fire hydrant & like most things I started this project with a different goal in mind. My intentions have changed & my excuse to see this model through is so I can test out ucupaint.
It's being touted as a substance painter alternative & that's got me really excited.