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Modeling a metal ladder

Modeling a metal ladder

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Modeling a metal ladder

In this video I'll look at modeling an aluminum ladder. There are different kinds available. We got an aluminum extension ladder driven by a rope here. There is also a ladder like this, which appears to be an extension possibly either by a rope or by clamps. Finally, here's a cleaner version of it. This one probably has levers or something that locks it into place as it extends. My thought is, if I can put this in a game environment, aside from filling up space, it's a clue for the player maybe to go up somewhere. Maybe the tools are up on a roof as an example, and we need to go up to get the tools to solve our next task. It's also a good thing to have, as it's got really interesting geometry. We can use it as a way to block texture seams in other objects such as the sides and backs of buildings. A ladder like this lends itself nicely to a texture sheet. As we can see, it's essentially two textures. There's a side which repeats and has the flanges where the rungs have been put…

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