Modeler new to Source Engine? How do i do this?

[Fai222]

Hi there, im a modeler and recently bought Gmod. I would really like to create models to the game (basicly weapon models), have never modeled to the source engine before though.

To create the model wont be a problem, but the problem is how do i put my models ingame? Lets say i have an ordinary pistol or any other weapon. I havent done anything fancy with it, what do i do next?

Does the model have to be lined up a special way? How do i make an ordinary weapon model to work in Gmod? How do i create the animations? I have wanted to learn this for a long time now.

Are there any good tutorials out there? I have never done animations or anything like that before so i need to learn that too. I am pretty good at making everything from weapons, props and vehicles.

If anyone knows about any good UV-ing tutorials I would be happy too. I use a pretty hard technic when uv-ing which takes a lot of time and isnt effective at all.

Thank you.
Fai222

[BuchalBainne]

I have a weapons making tutorial somewhere in my bookmarks, I think it shows you how to get your models into the Source engine....let me search around for it for a bit. I'll post it when I get it..... but most likely somebody will beat me to it! :L

[bunguer]

You should say what software you use..

[Fai222]

Of cource, sorry about that. Im using XSI 6 Mod Tool. Can download other trial versions if needed though.

[Guessmyname]

There's plenty of info on compiling models (especially out of XSI) on the VDC. Just poke around in here: [url]http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Category:Modeling[/url] until you find what you need

[Hemroid_Man]

Do you have any proper modeling experience , and if so , could you post pictures of your work?

[Fai222]

I rather call it amature modeler. Here you go. The models arent very high-poly though, because of the engine i have been working in. Making high-poly models wont be hard, accually it will be easier. Details are importent for me.

This is some of my models.

[IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/6fv61l.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2z5prme.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/2622sgg.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/34et8yh.jpg[/IMG]

Im sure you all can see that the textures arent that great.