So this is my first replica design in Forza 5. Previously I have been mainly designing Seahawks cars and some police designs, but I wanted to take it further and give a replica a try. Below is the details.
Time spent designing: 4hrs (the RUF body is a tricky one to design compared to other cars)
Car: RUF RT 12 S
File Name/Description: “37 Signals”
Live In-Game graphic preview: Forza 5 Graphic Design - YouTube
REVISED VERSION
Notes: I ran out of layers on the top section. The arrow on the front is slanted due to it not matching up properly between the hood/grill and bumper area. I couldn’t paint the mirrors orange like I would have liked to due to them being carbon fiber in game. Rather than make a Yokohama sticker I just put a white bg behind it. All in all I hope I did alright. I really like it and hope others will too!
Hours well spent!
However, I’ll throw in some advice to give it that extra push.
It’s a bit hard to see on your source photos, but that transition from yellow to black seems a bit hard. Try using a gradient to soften it up.
Writing. What makes a good design great. Avoid using the ingame fonts as long as it’s not identical. Ingame fonts are great as a base, as they can easily be changed completly by adding a few extra layers! Same goes for numbers.
I hope that’s not greek to you.
Other than that, you’re off to a great start in the replica world!
I understand the text issue, my eyes were going cross-eyed and I wanted to cross the finish line so I went with the basic fonts, but I totally agree that they should be used as a base at best. I will try to add the gradient and see what if it will soften it up a little, it does look abrupt and I tried to combat that but I did not try a gradient. Thanks for the advice!
Nothing you said was “greek” to me lol I actually own my own graphic & webdesign business that I do on the side so I understand overlay, gradients, etc etc I just am use to using Photoshop and Illustrator to do this sort of stuff lol…
For a first attempt at a replica you have done a good job. I agree you should use a gradient between the yellow on black. Every car you do you will learn new tricks. So keep them comming.
Looking pretty good mate, I know you will get better with time. Don’t be afraid to make your own logos and you will be good. I saw your Seahawks cars and they are nice. It is just a matter of practice and time before you will be a top race painter. I know that you already started out well with this nice replica but you will just get better and better.
