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Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 12:52 AM
Aside from the reconstruction of the C6...I am now starting a new project. I need more Dodge's modeled, so I am starting the 2nd gen Dodge Dakota. Which is a truck I have. I'm not sure if I should make it stock and/or my actual after market truck.

Here is update 1:

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8484&d=1174117880)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 1:45 AM
Update 2 :)

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8485&d=1174121072)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: HSVDrifter on Mar 17, 2007, 3:50 AM
I really like it, keep it up
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 17, 2007, 5:54 AM
its not A truck you have, its THE truck you have :)...just dont make it red :p

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 7:34 AM
This one is just for you, Rick. ;)

(http://home.comcast.net/~croatboy71/forRick.PNG)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 17, 2007, 7:41 AM
What aftermarket parts do you have? I think you once posted about a bullbar you wanted to buy. That's definitely something every truck needs :bigthumb: I'm looking forward to seeing more progress!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 17, 2007, 7:46 AM
OH NOES! ugly :/

heh cant wait for all the details to add, man! and tell sinister about it, he wanted me to model such a truckm thanks for taking over the mission :p

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 7:57 AM
Quote from: XJ220What aftermarket parts do you have? I think you once posted about a bullbar you wanted to buy. That's definitely something every truck needs :bigthumb: I'm looking forward to seeing more progress!
(http://home.comcast.net/~croatboy71/metruck.JPG)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 12:14 PM
Update 3:

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8487&d=1174158818)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 17, 2007, 12:47 PM
funny how i thought that is NOT the same car just cause of the front fender that you modelled, but now the front fender line seems to be correct :)

btw...youre modelling it part by part? good choice!

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Mike on Mar 17, 2007, 3:37 PM
hope it comes with the fuzzy dice!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: monkey.wesley on Mar 17, 2007, 6:14 PM
Quote from: Mikehope it comes with the fuzzy dice!
lol! and don't forget the smelly tree. lol i don't like red trucks... it's really typical especially with a truck such as the dakota... but w/e, you're just making it red to bug rick ^^
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 17, 2007, 7:54 PM
muhaha :D Gotz the hood on

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8488&d=1174186436)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 18, 2007, 12:33 AM
Update 5:

3,851 polies so far.

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8489&d=1174203197)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Venom800TT on Mar 18, 2007, 1:01 AM
Very nice :bigthumb:
Makes me want to model my dad's 2006 Ram... :D
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 18, 2007, 6:56 AM
Wow... you're really smoothing it as much as possible :eek: And please add all the mods it has in reality!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 18, 2007, 8:07 AM
thats his primary objective :)

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: monkey.wesley on Mar 18, 2007, 12:20 PM
for just under 4k polies... looks good ^^ consider making it for nfsmw and use it as traffic... or just drive for racing.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Power^Steer|nG on Mar 18, 2007, 12:34 PM
well DanR.. will it be a game model???? may be for MW?
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 18, 2007, 1:04 PM
Of course it will. Hopefully just low enough for NFS4.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 18, 2007, 2:34 PM
Update 6 @ 5,037 polies

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8490&d=1174253628)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: monkey.wesley on Mar 18, 2007, 5:50 PM
wow... first of all... it should be just perfect for nfs4... then when you have time, add a ton of detail then it will be perfect for nfsmw!!!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: KnightRider on Mar 18, 2007, 8:43 PM
quality work as always dan keep up the great job bro.:bigthumb:
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 18, 2007, 11:15 PM
Quote from: DanRUpdate 6 @ 5,037 polies

http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8490&d=1174253628
5,37 polies is a strange count...heh, but a good one.
lovely details...come on, finish it already, i wanna see its full deal :)

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 19, 2007, 12:01 AM
Update 7 and I'm currently at 5,917 polies.

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8491&d=1174287624)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Venom800TT on Mar 19, 2007, 12:17 AM
Looking even better. Cant wait to see it with wheels and stuff. :D
You gonna go for a full 3d bottom?
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 19, 2007, 12:29 AM
Yea prolly just for me, and everyone else to see..in image form. I think it may be too many polies for inagme, lol. I will still have some underbody showing. Leaf springs..frame..exhaust pipes..axle..all that kinda stuff. :)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 19, 2007, 11:45 PM
Update 8:

This...is taking a longass time. It's currently at 7,509 polies

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8492&d=1174373076)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 20, 2007, 12:59 AM
:)

(where is the uploaded pic..? :dunno: )
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 20, 2007, 8:44 AM
Those textures are amazing... and the smoothness of the model... :eek3:
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: monkey.wesley on Mar 20, 2007, 8:53 AM
the headlights look very real and the front grille is looks really tough and smooth. and the hood looks very detailed in shape.

dan... don't worry lol... you want the quality in your quantity ^^ and it's looking good so keep up the good work!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 20, 2007, 11:42 AM
too soon to texture!!

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 20, 2007, 12:08 PM
Never! I need it to be anyways. Easier on me.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 21, 2007, 10:07 PM
Update 9: Rims, Tires, and Rear Bumper

I don't know about NFS4 anymore guys  :(

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8497&d=1174539950)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 22, 2007, 3:11 AM
who cares for NFS4? 6 and MW are the go. :)

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 22, 2007, 5:21 AM
Quote from: DanRUpdate 9: Rims, Tires, and Rear Bumper

I don't know about NFS4 anymore guys  :(
That's a shame, but then again, it'd be a shame to reduce this beauty's quality.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 22, 2007, 9:09 AM
Quote from: RiCkTwho cares for NFS4? 6 and MW are the go. :)

- Rick.
Lot of people do, since you're actually able to add cars
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 22, 2007, 10:39 PM
Update 10: Many new parts... :)

(http://www.dodgeforum.com/upfiles/45124/838F53300B8544FAB302847DA9CFBB06.jpg)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8500&d=1174628202)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8501&d=1174628208)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8502&d=1174628229)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Power^Steer|nG on Mar 22, 2007, 11:35 PM
looking damn good... whats the polycount so far?
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Car Freak on Mar 23, 2007, 12:18 AM
that's nice... what sort of engine are u gonna put in?
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 23, 2007, 3:06 AM
dan, did you notice it looks way better in grey/silver than in red? :p

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Roadstar on Mar 23, 2007, 3:28 AM
Quote from: RiCkTdan, did you notice it looks way better in grey/silver than in red? :p

- Rick.
No red is better:squint:
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 23, 2007, 7:23 AM
Quote from: Power^Steer|nGlooking damn good... whats the polycount so far?
I think it's 17,091

Quote from: Car Freakthat's nice... what sort of engine are u gonna put in?
Well...my engine is a 4.7L, sooo..it's going to be that.

Quote from: RiCkTdan, did you notice it looks way better in grey/silver than in red? :p

- Rick.
Only for Zmod. Ingame red looks so much hotter...it's even hotter than your mom. :)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 23, 2007, 7:42 AM
my mom is fat, fool.

whatever...bro...i want it silver, white or black, if you do it red, ill hate you for the next 25 seconds!

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: monkey.wesley on Mar 23, 2007, 8:39 AM
looks pretty good. for some reason... something's telling me that there's a full 3d interior, 3d engine, and 3d bottom coming up haha lol jk. your choice. but it would be nice.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 23, 2007, 9:08 AM
well..let's say..semi 3d. :) But I am detailing the interior and stuff. As well as under body parts. Possibly a basic engine as well. I'm thinking of extending the current exhaust piping to a y-pipe and the headers
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 24, 2007, 2:53 AM
Update 11: :D

Many new things such as:

- Glass
- Lug nuts
- Tire Texture
- Tail Light Texture
- Fog/Bull Bar Lights
- 3D Headlights with glass (tho unnoticeable in ZMod)
- Fixed up front bumper cover..yet still needs more work.
- Anything else that's different..

Still to come..oh there are still plenty more:

- Skid Plate for the Bull Bar
- Drivetrain (yes the whole thing which includes the engine and it's components all the way to the - Differential)
- 3D Interior
- More mod to the front bumper cover
- Bed Floor
- Wheel wells
- Frame
- Handles
- Gas tank lid
- Weather Stripping

(http://www.nfsaddons.com/forums/attachment.php?item=16&download=1)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Mike on Mar 24, 2007, 3:12 AM
as I said earlier on IM, tires look great :) can't wait to drive it
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Roadstar on Mar 24, 2007, 3:59 AM
Can't wait to sit in it.

@Dan please put a person along with the car's driver. :D He will be one of the luckiest drivers who sits in this. ;)

@RickT  I 2 don't like it red.  Dan put only in silver & red. From that I preferred red. Otherwsie I would prefer black. :eek3: :p
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 24, 2007, 7:21 AM
the original car is in a really ugly (soorry :/) red color...yeah well it wouldnt make too much sense posting a zmod pic with the car in black, you wont hardly see anything :/...

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 24, 2007, 6:04 PM
Thx for teh comments guys :D

Update 12: Frame, leafs springs, and differential

(http://www.dodgeforum.com/upfiles/45124/5B517268913F461385981ACCF2647BCB.jpg)
(http://www.dodgeforum.com/upfiles/45124/5B2475E7D6A2433EB7FEE36696BE9AD4.jpg)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: rallymaster on Mar 24, 2007, 6:08 PM
Some of those things need better normals (e.g. detachments and recalculation) but I'm sure you're on top of things already.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 25, 2007, 7:37 AM
Have you thought about connecting the load floor and its ribs? As this is obviously no HS project anymore, you could make your model look even better here. Anyway, you're doing a great job!
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Roadstar on Mar 25, 2007, 8:49 AM
Thats really nice looking. Where did u model the car? ZModeler or 3ds Max?
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Mar 25, 2007, 9:59 AM
Quote from: XJ220Have you thought about connecting the load floor and its ribs? As this is obviously no HS project anymore, you could make your model look even better here. Anyway, you're doing a great job!
You mean like connecting the frame to the body? Yea I was gonna make the hooks for the frame after I put on the drivetrain and such.

Quote from: StylizerThats really nice looking. Where did u model the car? ZModeler or 3ds Max?
Zmodeler of course




and BTW..it's 21,381 polies.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 25, 2007, 11:34 AM
thats ok. i'd say you should limit up at 25.000 and go tweak around a bit before you move on.

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Roadstar on Mar 26, 2007, 12:05 AM
Quote from: DanRand BTW..it's 21,381 polies.
Then it is not suitable for NFS4. Maybe for NFS6 or NFS5 or NFS9 ;)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: RiCkT on Mar 26, 2007, 1:24 AM
as i said.
NFS6 is the go!

- Rick.
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: ToyotaWish on Mar 26, 2007, 3:56 AM
Yes! NFS6! :D
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Mar 26, 2007, 7:32 AM
Quote from: DanRYou mean like connecting the frame to the body? Yea I was gonna make the hooks for the frame after I put on the drivetrain and such.[...]
I think I need a pic to explain what I mean... (attached) I know this will require some work and it will cost many polies, but it will look better. I did this on one of my projects and it became a lot better;)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Sep 11, 2008, 8:51 PM
I should update this forum as well. Lots of work been done...

(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9716&d=1220563427)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9718&d=1220670782)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9719&d=1220670789)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9720&d=1220679734)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9737&d=1220906264)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9739&d=1221018736)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9740&d=1221018752)
(http://www.nfscars.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9742&d=1221105603)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: DanR on Dec 26, 2008, 10:47 PM
Man...I'm getting closer and closer to completion =D What you see in the pictures is pretty much how it's going to look like at final release. There are going to be a few more modifications, but this is pretty much the gist of it =)

(http://home.comcast.net/~croatboy71/NFS/ing5.png)
(http://home.comcast.net/~croatboy71/NFS/ing6.png)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: Roadstar on Dec 27, 2008, 1:54 AM
Looks awesome. :D But frankly you have used too much black for the NFS6 one. Atleast make it shine somewhat. :)
Title: 2nd Gen Dodge Dakota Project
Post by: XJ220 on Dec 27, 2008, 7:15 AM
Wooow... it looks perfect in HP2, very impressive work!