How to Make 3D Models More Realistic?

3D models help one visualize or understand something much better. As time passes day by day, the usage of 3D modeling is increasing. So, in this instructable, we will learn how to make the 3D mode more realistic and exciting. This instructable is meant for people who have experience in 3D modeling but are trying to improve themselves with it.

Many people might think that to make realistic and complicated models, we need high-end paid software, more tools, and equipment. But today we are going to use a free, simple, user-friendly, and beginner-friendly tool called Tinkercadto make our model. So we are going to take an example of a castle, which we are going to work on throughout the instructable to improve our skills.

I'll even attach the 3D file of the castles before and after I mastered this process. Feel free to download and even print it.

So strap your seats in and let's get going!

Supplies

• Tinkercad
• Computer with Internet
• Sketch Book (Optional)
• Sketch Pens and Pencil (Optional)

Step 1: Putting Thoughts on Paper

Making a 3D model becomes a lot easier once you are able to figure out what you want to show people. In order to do that, I suggest that you take a book and draw what you want to project onto a piece of paper.

So you can now get an idea of what you actually want on the canvas, and now you are good to go ahead and start with your 3D model.

If you are not really good at sketching just like me, take a page and note down all the points and features that you want to include in the model. This should help us in the future. Let's call this a checklist.

Step 2: Making the Paper Colourful

In order for the model to look better and more realistic, we need to add colors to make it bright, vibrant, and attractive. So it's generally preferred to use the colors we use in daily life. Like red for the bricks, brown for the wood, grey for the stone, blue for the sky, etc.

Colors play an important role in making the model realistic and attractive.

Step 3: Imagination to Reality

Now that we have a clear idea of what we are supposed to do, we are going to start working on the model. So the next few steps are going to be basically about the process of how to make the process of making models easier and how to make them realistic.

Step 4: Simplifying Complex Structures

The fundamental elements and shapes you select as the project's building blocks will determine how difficult the project will be.

Because of this, I've chosen to keep the example straightforward and create a lovely castle. Now the top of this castle uses just one Tinkercad shape from the library: a cone. It's all dependent on how you use the shapes and get the most out of them.

You do not need to create any custom shapes or use complex ones to make interesting models. It all depends on how you use the resources.

Step 5: Adding the Details

Detailing plays an important role in one's model. The more details and features it portrays, the more realistic and attractive it looks. So, in order to make your model more attractive and interesting, start concentrating on the details. In the images attached above, from the lamp to the book, each and every element is used in order to make the model real. This makes it much more beautiful and fun to watch.

The more you observe, the more you find. So to catch people's eyes, it's important that we concentrate on the details.

Step 6: Giving It Colour

It's time to make it vibrant! So now we are going to add a few colors to the model.

Choosing colors:

1. Make sure that the colors you choose are attractive and bright.
2. Keep them simple.
3. They should be realistic (as specified before).

Step 7: The Reality Check

We have now talked about maintaining the model's realism and the precautions we must take, such as choosing the right colors. However, there are some issues that we didn't cover, such as the components the model must have in order to be improved. A castle without doors, steps, and a few bricks are useless, just like in my situation. So, if we include such information, our model will be enhanced.

I, therefore, asked you guys to create a checklist of the crucial components you want on your model in order to improve and add interest in order to avoid such inconveniences.

Yikes! We have now completed making our model.

Step 8: Completing the Model

We now know how to make a realistic and amazing 3D model! Tools like Tinkercadmake our work easy as it's simple to use and has many options to customize and edit. With its amazing library, it makes our work much easier. I hope this instructable improves your 3D modeling skills.

Feel free to download the 3D version of the castle and even customize it to make it look even better and more realistic.

So if you guys want a tutorial on how to make a castle from start to finish, please let me know in the comments. And please share your work with me by clicking the "I Made It" button below. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions.