One's Head On Another's Body

[Shao_X]

I've seen a few really accurate attempts at taking the head off a model such as Luke Skywalker or Han Solo and putting it on another body like the Stormtrooper. I'm interested in creating a sort of trooper-model by taking the head off one model and placing it on the armoured body of another and I was wondering about the steps and tools I would need to take in order to achieve that.

 

I hope I was clear, and thanks in advance for reading.

[Psyk0Sith]

First things first:

 

Get 3D studio max 4.x, 5 or 6, then install the modding tools and get .glm importer for max.

[Maestro_obi]

Hi Psyk0Sith,

 

I want to do a similar project. I've already made the "new" model but I've no idea what to do next. Can you help me?

 

Here's a screenshot:

 

[Psyk0Sith]

Are u using 3D max?, that looks like milkshape to me...

[Maestro_obi]

I used Milkshape. But I made the 3ds file and exported it into 3dsmax 4. So, what do I have to do now?

[Psyk0Sith]

Get ready for some reading

 

Here's my website, which contains a few tutorials by myself and other modders. Read everything especially the weighting tutorial.

 

I also recorded 2 video captures (not really in-depth tutorials) but might also help.

 

1st one can be found on website.

 

Here's the 2nd one (not JA related but a quick example on manual weighting):

http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/269783

[Maestro_obi]

Thank you. If I need some help, I'll post here.

[Maestro_obi]

Sorry for double posting but I've a question: Can I use the biped to weght my model, I mean as skeleton?

[Psyk0Sith]

No, you cant use a biped, stick with the JA skeleton.

[Maestro_obi]

OK. Thanks

[Maestro_obi]

I've changed the prject, and I'm creating an Episode 2 Obi-Wan:

 

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/MasterObi/obi2.png

 

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/MasterObi/obi1.png