In Part 3 of this 3 part series, we complete our transition from Zbrush 4 R3 to R4, where we focus mainly on detailing and overall aesthetics. We explore many of the new Insert Multi Mesh brushes that Zbrush 4 R4 has to offer before finalizing our cannon.

In the introduction, we look at the overall scope of Part 3 and briefly examine some of the topics that will be covered including our focus on detailing, using the new Insert Multi Mesh brushes that Zbrush 4 R4 has to offer and the different parts we will be working on.

In Chapter 1, we start adding the detail to our armour plating. We utilise DynaMesh in order to create the holes within the plating before moving onto implementing an Insert Multi Mesh brush to create the bolts that fasten the armour to the cannon.

In Chapter 2, we finalize the detail to our armour plating. We utilise SliceCurve to cut out the outline for the piece we want to extrude prior to implementing again an Insert Multi Mesh brush to add small screw heads to the armour plating.

In Chapter 3, we start building our basic recoil system for the barrel. We use a plane as a base and cut out the outline of the shape we need using the SliceCurve and ClipCircleCenter, before implementing Morph Target to add volume to our pieces.

In Chapter 4, we finalize the recoil system for the barrel. We use a custom made Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the recoil cylinders, as well as looking at a potential problem with one of the default Insert Multi Mesh brushes when subdividing.

In Chapter 5, we start building an additional heat shield for the barrel. We use a cylinder as a base and cut out the outline of the shape we need using the SelectRect together with the Alt key, before implementing Morph Target to add volume to our pieces.

In Chapter 6, we finalize the additional heat shield for the barrel. Again we use a custom made Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the overall detail as well as looking at another potential problem with one of the default Insert Multi Mesh brushes.

In Chapter 7, we start adding additional detail to the centre cover plate. We use Masking together with Ctrl +Shift to create a clean border on the surface of our cover plate, before repeating the same steps to achieve a clean indentation.

In Chapter 8, we finalize the detail on the centre cover plate. Again we use an Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the overall detail such as rivets and the main centre piece that we later place on its own layer before using Masking and Ctrl +Shift to modify its design.

In Chapter 9, we add additional detail to the large cover plate mount. We use masking together with Ctrl +Shift to create the overall detail on the surface of our cover plate, before implementing an Insert Multi Mesh Brush to finalize the design.

In Chapter 10, we finalize the SpiderBot Cannon. We start by loading in a .ZTL file that I’ve created to save on time before taking you through the process used to create it. In a addition we add a bit of piping that sits under the large cover plate mount.

In Part 3 of this 3 part series, we complete our transition from Zbrush 4 R3 to R4, where we focus mainly on detailing and overall aesthetics. We explore many of the new Insert Multi Mesh brushes that Zbrush 4 R4 has to offer before finalizing our cannon.

In the introduction, we look at the overall scope of Part 3 and briefly examine some of the topics that will be covered including our focus on detailing, using the new Insert Multi Mesh brushes that Zbrush 4 R4 has to offer and the different parts we will be working on.

In Chapter 1, we start adding the detail to our armour plating. We utilise DynaMesh in order to create the holes within the plating before moving onto implementing an Insert Multi Mesh brush to create the bolts that fasten the armour to the cannon.

In Chapter 2, we finalize the detail to our armour plating. We utilise SliceCurve to cut out the outline for the piece we want to extrude prior to implementing again an Insert Multi Mesh brush to add small screw heads to the armour plating.

In Chapter 3, we start building our basic recoil system for the barrel. We use a plane as a base and cut out the outline of the shape we need using the SliceCurve and ClipCircleCenter, before implementing Morph Target to add volume to our pieces.

In Chapter 4, we finalize the recoil system for the barrel. We use a custom made Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the recoil cylinders, as well as looking at a potential problem with one of the default Insert Multi Mesh brushes when subdividing.

In Chapter 5, we start building an additional heat shield for the barrel. We use a cylinder as a base and cut out the outline of the shape we need using the SelectRect together with the Alt key, before implementing Morph Target to add volume to our pieces.

In Chapter 6, we finalize the additional heat shield for the barrel. Again we use a custom made Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the overall detail as well as looking at another potential problem with one of the default Insert Multi Mesh brushes.

In Chapter 7, we start adding additional detail to the centre cover plate. We use Masking together with Ctrl +Shift to create a clean border on the surface of our cover plate, before repeating the same steps to achieve a clean indentation.

In Chapter 8, we finalize the detail on the centre cover plate. Again we use an Insert Multi Mesh Brush to add the overall detail such as rivets and the main centre piece that we later place on its own layer before using Masking and Ctrl +Shift to modify its design.

In Chapter 9, we add additional detail to the large cover plate mount. We use masking together with Ctrl +Shift to create the overall detail on the surface of our cover plate, before implementing an Insert Multi Mesh Brush to finalize the design.

In Chapter 10, we finalize the SpiderBot Cannon. We start by loading in a .ZTL file that I’ve created to save on time before taking you through the process used to create it. In a addition we add a bit of piping that sits under the large cover plate mount.