You could probably make an oval in Rhino, then use the sweep two rail command and modulate the two curves,combine like to paths or something.

I made this in like 4 minutes with the method I just mentioned.

cool, I'll give it a try.. I was using a face and extruding on a path, and smothing, but I didnt think of tryin that method. thanks

hey joe, as far as what i believe from neal leach, that geometry was made with advanced superhigh fidelity ratcharayV10 to simulate some mentalist scenario by a close collaboration with bureau smoothie.

since you know maya, use subdivision surfaces - see those 'X's where the vectors intersect? subd's will do it

I am pretty sure the object on that cover is more than a couple surfaces. Try blendsurface in rhino.

Here's my attempt 1. The geometry of the blended area is off. I'll try again.



(I should be working!)

haha, yeah I know what you mean.... I'll have to get on rhino onc eI get home and try it... but I have since gotten an acceptable substitute, so I am trying to move onto the next task... bu tI'm still curious about it.

thanks for the input guys

Attempt 2:

Cool. Good luck.