3D MODELLING | PROJECT 3

July 12, 2026

3D MODELLING | PROJECT 3

3D Modelling: Project 3

Loh Kai Xuan (0365780)

PROJECT 3

Briefing:

Fig 1.1. Project 3 Brief

INSPIRATION & REFERENCES

I decided to make a model of Grim, a creature from the video game, Disney: Twisted Wonderland. I used the Fluffy Puffy Bandai Figure of him as reference.

Fig 1.2. Fluffy Puffy Grim Figure by Bandai Namco

However, the angle and pose was really hard to model on. So I just drew my own reference since I can't find an official reference or model sheet anywhere.

Fig 1.3. Reference sheet of Grim based on the figure

PROGRESS

I imported the image in blender as reference but got stuck at how to make the ears. After asking Mr. Kamal, he advice using a plane instead and demonstrated.

Fig 1.4. Progress 1

For the paws, I started with a cube and extruded the fingers. I beveled the vertices to create toe beans.

Fig 1.5. Making the Paw

After connecting the paws to the arms, I made the leg and used bridge edge loop to connect to the main body. But it looked too wrinkled.

Fig 1.6. Making the Leg

Mr. Kamal said that it has too many edge loops, causing jagged edges. To fix it, The leg was separated and remade with lesser vertices.

Fig 1.7. Fixing the Leg

For the fire coming out of the ears, I wanted to follow the reference figurine rather than making it look like actual fire. I used a plane to shape the fire, then used solidify to make it look like resin.

Fig 1.8. Making the Fire

I then started to work on the face. I used what we learned while making spiderman in weekly activities. I decided to make the eyes separate objects so it stands out and the snout was pushed out and I extruded the nose from there.

Fig 1.9. Making the Face

I wanted to try using a curve then extruding but it looked bad so I made separate objects and joined them to make the teeth and tougue instead.

Fig 1.10. Making the Mouth

To make the tail, i created a cylinder, and extruded the parts out one by one. I then used the mirror to mirror the other side.

Fig 1.11. Making the Tail

Next I can finally start on his accessories. The collar is a simple torus with cylinders that were scaled to look like a gem.

Fig 1.12. Making the Collar

Then I used a plane to create the bow on the back. I applied the solidify so I can create a more 3D look for the bow.

Fig 1.13. Making the Bow

The torn ribbon pattern was made with the same way too. It was difficult to modify the topology so that it won't create unnatural edges when I made creases in it.

Fig 1.14. Making the Bow 2

Now that it's done I applied material and colour dropped from the reference.

Fig 1.15. Adding Material

I started making the rig with rigify. However I ran into trouble with the tail. I attempted weight painting but it was too time consuming and I ran out of time. So instead, I just manually modeled the tail to make it work.