Grifs Astoni
@grifs.bsky.social
I'm currently doing a "1 output per day related to mechs" run on my first 100 days of modelling (4/21/25). This account is currently being used as a public diary to keep track of my learning progression and other logs related to 3D.
Day 14 & 15: Circular Shapes Practice.
I forgot to put my log yesterday as I was too busy trying to form curved shapes. For now, this is what I'm working on.
I forgot to put my log yesterday as I was too busy trying to form curved shapes. For now, this is what I'm working on.
May 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Day 14 & 15: Circular Shapes Practice.
I forgot to put my log yesterday as I was too busy trying to form curved shapes. For now, this is what I'm working on.
I forgot to put my log yesterday as I was too busy trying to form curved shapes. For now, this is what I'm working on.
Day 13: Not Much Progress
I'm gonna have to continue this at a later date, it appears I'm not skilled in making rounded shapes that much yet.
For now I've decided to learn a few different topics about gunfire in blender. I'm gonna use this to entertain myself for a bit to avoid burnout.
I'm gonna have to continue this at a later date, it appears I'm not skilled in making rounded shapes that much yet.
For now I've decided to learn a few different topics about gunfire in blender. I'm gonna use this to entertain myself for a bit to avoid burnout.
May 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Day 13: Not Much Progress
I'm gonna have to continue this at a later date, it appears I'm not skilled in making rounded shapes that much yet.
For now I've decided to learn a few different topics about gunfire in blender. I'm gonna use this to entertain myself for a bit to avoid burnout.
I'm gonna have to continue this at a later date, it appears I'm not skilled in making rounded shapes that much yet.
For now I've decided to learn a few different topics about gunfire in blender. I'm gonna use this to entertain myself for a bit to avoid burnout.
Day 12: Studying Rounded Shapes
Oh, goodness. It took me an entire day trying to figure out how an MS-14J's head is shaped as I'm not familiar with making rounded shapes yet, so it's going to take much longer to finish the rest.
Basically I'm making an MS-14J based on Kazuhisa Kondo's aesthetics.
Oh, goodness. It took me an entire day trying to figure out how an MS-14J's head is shaped as I'm not familiar with making rounded shapes yet, so it's going to take much longer to finish the rest.
Basically I'm making an MS-14J based on Kazuhisa Kondo's aesthetics.
May 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Day 12: Studying Rounded Shapes
Oh, goodness. It took me an entire day trying to figure out how an MS-14J's head is shaped as I'm not familiar with making rounded shapes yet, so it's going to take much longer to finish the rest.
Basically I'm making an MS-14J based on Kazuhisa Kondo's aesthetics.
Oh, goodness. It took me an entire day trying to figure out how an MS-14J's head is shaped as I'm not familiar with making rounded shapes yet, so it's going to take much longer to finish the rest.
Basically I'm making an MS-14J based on Kazuhisa Kondo's aesthetics.
Day 11: More finishing touches
I'm almost done with the model, but there are a few tweaks I need to take care of, namely the bones and more detailing. Then I think I'll jump into starting designs with a circular or rounded shape.
I'm almost done with the model, but there are a few tweaks I need to take care of, namely the bones and more detailing. Then I think I'll jump into starting designs with a circular or rounded shape.
April 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Day 11: More finishing touches
I'm almost done with the model, but there are a few tweaks I need to take care of, namely the bones and more detailing. Then I think I'll jump into starting designs with a circular or rounded shape.
I'm almost done with the model, but there are a few tweaks I need to take care of, namely the bones and more detailing. Then I think I'll jump into starting designs with a circular or rounded shape.
#blender
Day 10; additional log: Finishing Touches
Almost done with model. Just needs a few finishing touches on the detail and maybe proportions, then move onto modelling the weapon before doing shaders and the animation.
I think I'll add a tagged log again when the whole thing is finished.
Day 10; additional log: Finishing Touches
Almost done with model. Just needs a few finishing touches on the detail and maybe proportions, then move onto modelling the weapon before doing shaders and the animation.
I think I'll add a tagged log again when the whole thing is finished.
April 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#blender
Day 10; additional log: Finishing Touches
Almost done with model. Just needs a few finishing touches on the detail and maybe proportions, then move onto modelling the weapon before doing shaders and the animation.
I think I'll add a tagged log again when the whole thing is finished.
Day 10; additional log: Finishing Touches
Almost done with model. Just needs a few finishing touches on the detail and maybe proportions, then move onto modelling the weapon before doing shaders and the animation.
I think I'll add a tagged log again when the whole thing is finished.
Day 10: Arm and Hand
Just finished the arm and hands, then I'll just mirror them later. Now, I think I need to make the torso and the hip, then I'll make another log again before making the legs.
I haven't forgotten detailing the chest modules though, but I think that should come last.
#blender
Just finished the arm and hands, then I'll just mirror them later. Now, I think I need to make the torso and the hip, then I'll make another log again before making the legs.
I haven't forgotten detailing the chest modules though, but I think that should come last.
#blender
April 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Day 10: Arm and Hand
Just finished the arm and hands, then I'll just mirror them later. Now, I think I need to make the torso and the hip, then I'll make another log again before making the legs.
I haven't forgotten detailing the chest modules though, but I think that should come last.
#blender
Just finished the arm and hands, then I'll just mirror them later. Now, I think I need to make the torso and the hip, then I'll make another log again before making the legs.
I haven't forgotten detailing the chest modules though, but I think that should come last.
#blender
Day 9; additional log 2: Cockpit Finished
That was a pain to make. It was at least fun though. But yeah, I'm finally done with the cockpit area. It's also very cramped and in an unsecure spot!
That was a pain to make. It was at least fun though. But yeah, I'm finally done with the cockpit area. It's also very cramped and in an unsecure spot!
April 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Day 9; additional log 2: Cockpit Finished
That was a pain to make. It was at least fun though. But yeah, I'm finally done with the cockpit area. It's also very cramped and in an unsecure spot!
That was a pain to make. It was at least fun though. But yeah, I'm finally done with the cockpit area. It's also very cramped and in an unsecure spot!
Day 9; additional log: Cockpit
I've decided to add a cockpit design in the mech as I've always had the dream of designing something that I can pilot. It's almost 10 days of Blendering so far, and I'm happy with my progress.
I've decided to add a cockpit design in the mech as I've always had the dream of designing something that I can pilot. It's almost 10 days of Blendering so far, and I'm happy with my progress.
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Day 9; additional log: Cockpit
I've decided to add a cockpit design in the mech as I've always had the dream of designing something that I can pilot. It's almost 10 days of Blendering so far, and I'm happy with my progress.
I've decided to add a cockpit design in the mech as I've always had the dream of designing something that I can pilot. It's almost 10 days of Blendering so far, and I'm happy with my progress.
Day 9: New OC
Finally going to try to make my own mech this time, but it's going to be more akin to an MT from Armored Core, where the mechs tend to be more primitive and mass produced.
I will try to maintain its humanoid structure though, albeit more primitive than most mecha you see nowadays.
Finally going to try to make my own mech this time, but it's going to be more akin to an MT from Armored Core, where the mechs tend to be more primitive and mass produced.
I will try to maintain its humanoid structure though, albeit more primitive than most mecha you see nowadays.
April 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Day 9: New OC
Finally going to try to make my own mech this time, but it's going to be more akin to an MT from Armored Core, where the mechs tend to be more primitive and mass produced.
I will try to maintain its humanoid structure though, albeit more primitive than most mecha you see nowadays.
Finally going to try to make my own mech this time, but it's going to be more akin to an MT from Armored Core, where the mechs tend to be more primitive and mass produced.
I will try to maintain its humanoid structure though, albeit more primitive than most mecha you see nowadays.
Day 8; additional log 1: Some Renders
Been exploring lighting arrangement, trying to see how it affects textures and such. I've also updated the model and finished the details, not to mention tweaked some of the materials to make it more of an overlay than something of an actual surface.
Been exploring lighting arrangement, trying to see how it affects textures and such. I've also updated the model and finished the details, not to mention tweaked some of the materials to make it more of an overlay than something of an actual surface.
April 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Day 8; additional log 1: Some Renders
Been exploring lighting arrangement, trying to see how it affects textures and such. I've also updated the model and finished the details, not to mention tweaked some of the materials to make it more of an overlay than something of an actual surface.
Been exploring lighting arrangement, trying to see how it affects textures and such. I've also updated the model and finished the details, not to mention tweaked some of the materials to make it more of an overlay than something of an actual surface.
Day 8: Playing Around
While I was messing around and played with the two mechs, I found out that I shouldn't keep my models too sharp as it lessens the realism. I think I should bevel them all at some point.
Anyway, I've decided to render in EEVEE for now.
While I was messing around and played with the two mechs, I found out that I shouldn't keep my models too sharp as it lessens the realism. I think I should bevel them all at some point.
Anyway, I've decided to render in EEVEE for now.
April 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Day 8: Playing Around
While I was messing around and played with the two mechs, I found out that I shouldn't keep my models too sharp as it lessens the realism. I think I should bevel them all at some point.
Anyway, I've decided to render in EEVEE for now.
While I was messing around and played with the two mechs, I found out that I shouldn't keep my models too sharp as it lessens the realism. I think I should bevel them all at some point.
Anyway, I've decided to render in EEVEE for now.
Day 7; additional log 2 - Textured!
Tweaked a few settings on one of the nodes to make sure the texture coordinate is set to UV. I had to do that or the textures would move around if animated.
This is now how the model looks like. I'll also make more material assets in the meantime.
Tweaked a few settings on one of the nodes to make sure the texture coordinate is set to UV. I had to do that or the textures would move around if animated.
This is now how the model looks like. I'll also make more material assets in the meantime.
April 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Day 7; additional log 2 - Textured!
Tweaked a few settings on one of the nodes to make sure the texture coordinate is set to UV. I had to do that or the textures would move around if animated.
This is now how the model looks like. I'll also make more material assets in the meantime.
Tweaked a few settings on one of the nodes to make sure the texture coordinate is set to UV. I had to do that or the textures would move around if animated.
This is now how the model looks like. I'll also make more material assets in the meantime.
Day 7; additional log - Back on track
My learning progress seems to gotten back with some direction again, I'm finally sorta grasping the shaders, but they're still too complicated for me to do on my own.
At the moment, this is how cursed it looks like right now.
My learning progress seems to gotten back with some direction again, I'm finally sorta grasping the shaders, but they're still too complicated for me to do on my own.
At the moment, this is how cursed it looks like right now.
April 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Day 7; additional log - Back on track
My learning progress seems to gotten back with some direction again, I'm finally sorta grasping the shaders, but they're still too complicated for me to do on my own.
At the moment, this is how cursed it looks like right now.
My learning progress seems to gotten back with some direction again, I'm finally sorta grasping the shaders, but they're still too complicated for me to do on my own.
At the moment, this is how cursed it looks like right now.
Day 7: Sidetracked
I may need to insert more work with tutorials and spend less time with mechs, but try to find ways to still insert it in every day. I also need to find motivators to study shaders without getting lazy.
Meanwhile, I was able to create a running animation for the Blizzaia.
I may need to insert more work with tutorials and spend less time with mechs, but try to find ways to still insert it in every day. I also need to find motivators to study shaders without getting lazy.
Meanwhile, I was able to create a running animation for the Blizzaia.
April 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Day 7: Sidetracked
I may need to insert more work with tutorials and spend less time with mechs, but try to find ways to still insert it in every day. I also need to find motivators to study shaders without getting lazy.
Meanwhile, I was able to create a running animation for the Blizzaia.
I may need to insert more work with tutorials and spend less time with mechs, but try to find ways to still insert it in every day. I also need to find motivators to study shaders without getting lazy.
Meanwhile, I was able to create a running animation for the Blizzaia.
Day 6: Ucupaint
I stumbled upon ucupaint, which is an addon that also lets you texture paint with layers. I think I'll stick to this for now and see where it brings me.
With that said, I've started working on the fourth mech; another wanzer. It's either a Frost or a Blizzaia at this point.
I stumbled upon ucupaint, which is an addon that also lets you texture paint with layers. I think I'll stick to this for now and see where it brings me.
With that said, I've started working on the fourth mech; another wanzer. It's either a Frost or a Blizzaia at this point.
April 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Day 6: Ucupaint
I stumbled upon ucupaint, which is an addon that also lets you texture paint with layers. I think I'll stick to this for now and see where it brings me.
With that said, I've started working on the fourth mech; another wanzer. It's either a Frost or a Blizzaia at this point.
I stumbled upon ucupaint, which is an addon that also lets you texture paint with layers. I think I'll stick to this for now and see where it brings me.
With that said, I've started working on the fourth mech; another wanzer. It's either a Frost or a Blizzaia at this point.
Day 5: Scouting for texture software
Output will be less atm, as it looks like it'll take a while to search for a good free texturing software as Blender doesn't seem like the ideal program for custom textures, at least from what I've found out searching so far.
I also tweaked the walking cycle.
Output will be less atm, as it looks like it'll take a while to search for a good free texturing software as Blender doesn't seem like the ideal program for custom textures, at least from what I've found out searching so far.
I also tweaked the walking cycle.
April 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Day 5: Scouting for texture software
Output will be less atm, as it looks like it'll take a while to search for a good free texturing software as Blender doesn't seem like the ideal program for custom textures, at least from what I've found out searching so far.
I also tweaked the walking cycle.
Output will be less atm, as it looks like it'll take a while to search for a good free texturing software as Blender doesn't seem like the ideal program for custom textures, at least from what I've found out searching so far.
I also tweaked the walking cycle.
Day 4; additional log #2; Updated Walk Cycle
I'll admit, it's still kind of janky, but it's much better than the ones I had before.
I'll admit, it's still kind of janky, but it's much better than the ones I had before.
April 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Day 4; additional log #2; Updated Walk Cycle
I'll admit, it's still kind of janky, but it's much better than the ones I had before.
I'll admit, it's still kind of janky, but it's much better than the ones I had before.
Day 4; additional log #1; Finished Model
It's done. Now I need to start adding controllers and such to make it an animate-ready object. For that, I'll have to study and watch a few tutorials about controller rigs.
I've also attempted another walk animation, but it's the wrong method with only IK.
It's done. Now I need to start adding controllers and such to make it an animate-ready object. For that, I'll have to study and watch a few tutorials about controller rigs.
I've also attempted another walk animation, but it's the wrong method with only IK.
April 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Day 4; additional log #1; Finished Model
It's done. Now I need to start adding controllers and such to make it an animate-ready object. For that, I'll have to study and watch a few tutorials about controller rigs.
I've also attempted another walk animation, but it's the wrong method with only IK.
It's done. Now I need to start adding controllers and such to make it an animate-ready object. For that, I'll have to study and watch a few tutorials about controller rigs.
I've also attempted another walk animation, but it's the wrong method with only IK.
Day 4: Third Model Update - Legs
Finished the modelling part on the legs of the third model. I think I'm quite happy with the results of the shaping so far.
Now, I just need to model the arms and add details on a consistent note; can't have one part have too many details, it'll just look weird.
Finished the modelling part on the legs of the third model. I think I'm quite happy with the results of the shaping so far.
Now, I just need to model the arms and add details on a consistent note; can't have one part have too many details, it'll just look weird.
April 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Day 4: Third Model Update - Legs
Finished the modelling part on the legs of the third model. I think I'm quite happy with the results of the shaping so far.
Now, I just need to model the arms and add details on a consistent note; can't have one part have too many details, it'll just look weird.
Finished the modelling part on the legs of the third model. I think I'm quite happy with the results of the shaping so far.
Now, I just need to model the arms and add details on a consistent note; can't have one part have too many details, it'll just look weird.
Day 3; additional log 2 - Comparisons
I'd like to think that my work seems to have improved greatly thanks to the second mech model. My third model looks vastly different and seems to have taken different shapes now.
They're essentially from the same Zenith wanzer series, just a different variant.
I'd like to think that my work seems to have improved greatly thanks to the second mech model. My third model looks vastly different and seems to have taken different shapes now.
They're essentially from the same Zenith wanzer series, just a different variant.
April 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Day 3; additional log 2 - Comparisons
I'd like to think that my work seems to have improved greatly thanks to the second mech model. My third model looks vastly different and seems to have taken different shapes now.
They're essentially from the same Zenith wanzer series, just a different variant.
I'd like to think that my work seems to have improved greatly thanks to the second mech model. My third model looks vastly different and seems to have taken different shapes now.
They're essentially from the same Zenith wanzer series, just a different variant.
Day 3; additional log 1 - Minor Tweaks
Flipped some normals, readjusted the model to be a little thinner to be more articulate and poseable, added a weapon, etc. Also tried to do a number of short animation exercises for my learning experience. I think I'll make more weapons today for future mechs.
Flipped some normals, readjusted the model to be a little thinner to be more articulate and poseable, added a weapon, etc. Also tried to do a number of short animation exercises for my learning experience. I think I'll make more weapons today for future mechs.
April 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Day 3; additional log 1 - Minor Tweaks
Flipped some normals, readjusted the model to be a little thinner to be more articulate and poseable, added a weapon, etc. Also tried to do a number of short animation exercises for my learning experience. I think I'll make more weapons today for future mechs.
Flipped some normals, readjusted the model to be a little thinner to be more articulate and poseable, added a weapon, etc. Also tried to do a number of short animation exercises for my learning experience. I think I'll make more weapons today for future mechs.
Day 3: Bone Structure/IK Testing
No new mech model today, I'm afraid. I've mostly tried getting the principle of a walk cycle embedded in my mind for the day. I'm going to work on weapons for tomorrow as well.
In any event, this is what I have for today. Walk cycle needs some refinement though.
No new mech model today, I'm afraid. I've mostly tried getting the principle of a walk cycle embedded in my mind for the day. I'm going to work on weapons for tomorrow as well.
In any event, this is what I have for today. Walk cycle needs some refinement though.
April 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Day 3: Bone Structure/IK Testing
No new mech model today, I'm afraid. I've mostly tried getting the principle of a walk cycle embedded in my mind for the day. I'm going to work on weapons for tomorrow as well.
In any event, this is what I have for today. Walk cycle needs some refinement though.
No new mech model today, I'm afraid. I've mostly tried getting the principle of a walk cycle embedded in my mind for the day. I'm going to work on weapons for tomorrow as well.
In any event, this is what I have for today. Walk cycle needs some refinement though.
Day 2: Zenith Wanzer; adding details.
It's an unfinished model, it looks like I have to adjust as it's probably unrealistic to be able to make a mech model from scratch within a day if you have work as well.
For now, this is missing weaponry and bones with controllers, which I haven't learned yet.
It's an unfinished model, it looks like I have to adjust as it's probably unrealistic to be able to make a mech model from scratch within a day if you have work as well.
For now, this is missing weaponry and bones with controllers, which I haven't learned yet.
April 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Day 2: Zenith Wanzer; adding details.
It's an unfinished model, it looks like I have to adjust as it's probably unrealistic to be able to make a mech model from scratch within a day if you have work as well.
For now, this is missing weaponry and bones with controllers, which I haven't learned yet.
It's an unfinished model, it looks like I have to adjust as it's probably unrealistic to be able to make a mech model from scratch within a day if you have work as well.
For now, this is missing weaponry and bones with controllers, which I haven't learned yet.
It's a good opportunity to use my Bluesky now, because there aren't really any people following me with a certain content to expect unlike Twitter. This is now a public diary that tracks the learning progress of my first 100 days of modelling.
100 days; 1 mech model per day.
Day 1: Learning Shapes
100 days; 1 mech model per day.
Day 1: Learning Shapes
April 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's a good opportunity to use my Bluesky now, because there aren't really any people following me with a certain content to expect unlike Twitter. This is now a public diary that tracks the learning progress of my first 100 days of modelling.
100 days; 1 mech model per day.
Day 1: Learning Shapes
100 days; 1 mech model per day.
Day 1: Learning Shapes
#PSO2NGS
I have not touched my Bluesky account since Gundam Breaker 4.
But yeah, just some Creative Space screenshots for PSO2NGS Global on Ship 2. I've been playing this for a while again, but I've only been touching CS building at the moment. Gear grinding and such are just secondaries for now.
I have not touched my Bluesky account since Gundam Breaker 4.
But yeah, just some Creative Space screenshots for PSO2NGS Global on Ship 2. I've been playing this for a while again, but I've only been touching CS building at the moment. Gear grinding and such are just secondaries for now.
February 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
#PSO2NGS
I have not touched my Bluesky account since Gundam Breaker 4.
But yeah, just some Creative Space screenshots for PSO2NGS Global on Ship 2. I've been playing this for a while again, but I've only been touching CS building at the moment. Gear grinding and such are just secondaries for now.
I have not touched my Bluesky account since Gundam Breaker 4.
But yeah, just some Creative Space screenshots for PSO2NGS Global on Ship 2. I've been playing this for a while again, but I've only been touching CS building at the moment. Gear grinding and such are just secondaries for now.