[OFFICIAL] TF2Maps Arctic Theme Pack Thread
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Yeah, that's quite a good start.
I wouldn't bother modeling the treads unless you're hoping to bake them into an ambient occlusion map and then remove them later. Only very large treads are modeled in the TF2 style (see the tractor wheel, possibly the dump trucks). I'd also dump the details on the handles for the same reasons. Most stuff like that in TF2 is baked in via AO or painted on.
Otherwise, what other folks have said -- exaggerate the proportions. Think of how big the TF2 character's hands are (they're HUGE) and imagine how people with hands that large would have to build something. Thicken up the metal plates, etc.
I wouldn't bother modeling the treads unless you're hoping to bake them into an ambient occlusion map and then remove them later. Only very large treads are modeled in the TF2 style (see the tractor wheel, possibly the dump trucks). I'd also dump the details on the handles for the same reasons. Most stuff like that in TF2 is baked in via AO or painted on.
Otherwise, what other folks have said -- exaggerate the proportions. Think of how big the TF2 character's hands are (they're HUGE) and imagine how people with hands that large would have to build something. Thicken up the metal plates, etc.
I would like to keep and slightly modify treads because they are quite large and visible from far away. Yes, when I need to do lods I'll delete them.
Like that. (model - harvester from vehicle prop pack)
I'll try to do all that is in proportion to the arms, the height and width. By the way can I view other people's models and take some finished parts or do something similar? I'm not sure it's ok.
No, please don't do that without their permission.
You can do some kitbashing with the Valve models if you need to, but you shouldn't use non-Valve models to do that. And generally you only want to use the Valve models when they need to match existing models in game (for example, you need a different gameplay sign, or a security fence with a cut out section, or a custom cart with the same wooden frame and dispenser, etc, etc).
Otherwise just use existing models as reference to see how people made this or that, or how they handled the topology or textures.
Alright, thanks for feedback! 
DioJoestar
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Or how Valve put it:
"TF generally has realistic proportions, with slightly exaggerated aspects to emphasize certain areas."
and
"Take a look at giant size of the TF characters hands and imagine what they would build."
Ironically, props like the desk telephone — which characters would hold in their giant hands — are disproportionately small compared to most of the outdoor machinery. I remember trying to put binders on a shelf next to some auto maintenance equipment, with the idea being that they contain the operating manuals, and noticing that they were downright tiny and looked terrible.
Current diffuse:
Will there be a version with blue eyes too?
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Yes, because the Merc's Muffler has team colors too.
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Their visual heights vary, but the minimum amount of space they can fit into is 83 units. I would make it taller though, anything less than 100 or so is cramped.
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I like the idea, bit hard to see though.
Try using some impressionist techniques when shading in TF2. When you look at impressionist paintings, rather than apply shadows as black or gray on a color, impressionists would use complementary colors or darker versions of the same color.
You can see here how shadowed snow is a deep purplish blue color. Looks totally natural and normal. Do that.
You can see here how shadowed snow is a deep purplish blue color. Looks totally natural and normal. Do that.