Track Making Tips & Tricks

[Gabe2304]

I'd like to get more into track making but I feel like i'm doing something wrong. I model basically the same way Klayton does in his track making tutorial from 2012. And after over a year of attempting it, I haven't improved at all when it comes to modeling. How to you guys get smooth, consistent angles on ramps and such? Could someone maybe make an updated tutorial? I want to say a few members had mentioned doing one. Any input is appreciated.

[Mjamfan22]

Well to lightly explain what i do is basically make the jump with the best angle you can, bevel it (Ctrl+b, and smooth it (Press W then set smooth). now as far as painting goes, I am so bad, and cant find anyone to help me so goof luck.

 

Probably one of the best models i've ever done.

[Gabe2304]

I'm using 2.49b so think some of the commands are different. Ctrl+b opens the "Physics Baking" menu.

[Gabe2304]

When I try to bevel a track to get smooth angles it seems to just make it worse. Maybe it's the way I'm modeling the track or something with the modifier? I'll upload pictures later.