Complex shape

[GGPS90]

Hi, anyone knows how i should proceed to model this? I know how to use turbosmooth, but I cant get the shape required when trying to extrude the 4 small cylinder on the slope of the big middle one. Any tips on how to do it? Thanks.

[ekahennequet]

Can you post a screen grab of what you have so far with edges visible? It will be easier to give you pointers on what you have.

[GGPS90]

I dont know if thats the right way to do it. And then connect the edges and make the shapes on the four sides? Seems kinda an impossible thing to do.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I've quickly modelled the image you uploaded. Are these the sort of results you were looking for? I've attached an image showing it turbosmooted and a wire frame. Again its not perfect but will hopefully give you an idea. 

[GGPS90]

That looks perfect, how did you do it. Sry i cant tell by the image. What i did for the middle, was chamfer a vertex to get the octagon, did you do the same for the 4 small one? Please post a screen shot a few steps backward. Thanks

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Here are some steps from a top view of how I managed to get the basic shape. Once youve done these steps you should be able to get the slope by moving verts around etc.

Hope it helps 🙂

[GGPS90]

I did it, I have never used geopoly before. Thank you for your time Richard. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

No worries, glad to help. Can you give me Kudos? 🙂

[ekahennequet]

Very nice, Richard. Kudos for you! 🙂