WIP 1987 Volvo 240 Estate

Hi there!

I recently decided to take on the challenge of learning Blender to create a BeamNG mod. Now, I have an unhealthy obsession with boxy 80s cars and I think the 240/740 series reflects that style perfectly.

I started with the basic model of the body about a week or two ago and so far I have this:

Progress:
Body: 55%
Jbeam: 0%
Textures: 0%


I'm messing around with some more modern headlight designs but I think I'll just stick with factory for the mod. Also, for now I'm only going to be making the wagon as there already is a 242 Sedan Turbo mod.

Please keep in mind that this is my first model in Blender so keep expectations for quality semi low although I will try my best.

As for things like designing the entire suspension system and interior, I have no clue how to do. Also any tips/advice on how to even import a car/JBeaming it would also greatly be appreciated. I've briefly checked the Introduction to Vehicle Creation but it just looks like mumbo jumbo to me. I'll have to go back to it later.

Thanks for checking out my project. It's summer for me so updates should occur every 3 weeks or so(no promises).




Again, please keep expectations low and any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

 

Pretty good for your first model i must say, though there needs to be more work around the grille and wheel arches

 

Looking good.

 

Thanks!
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Thanks! But yeah I agree. This so far is just a low poly(somewhat)render of the body. Some further tweaking will definitely go into it.

 

Always wanted a 240
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Just like me!!!

 

yes yes yes
great work! Keep it up!

 

Actually looks pretty nice, and the polycount isn't horrendous like most other first time models (or stolen models), where they overdo it and it makes the game lag/the car not deform as it should. keep up the good work.

 

Nice!
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Will do!

 

nice work so far!
if you are planning on a lore friendly rebadge maybe user the jarlg brand?
atomix made a swedish car named jarlg
also love the the 240!

 

Nice

 

Looks nice

 

I am working on Volvo 240 too! Mine is a 1992 wagon and sedan.

 

My ex hearse
Was fun car to drive, slow but who cares <3
0-402m was 21sec / 101km/h

 

you had a herse 240?
thats awesomely grim lol

 

Maybe I will make a hearse config to.
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I can model things like the interior and things like that but I am not so good with the jbeams. I will try and help anyway I can. After all the Volvo 240 estate is my favorite car in the world.

 

once u finish this, could u do a 850?

 

Is this thread still active?

 

OP has been seen last on June 21st, so no, I doubt it's still active

 

Oh. Good point.

 

i cant wait for this mod to be done!