Phalanx Turret Reference Gathering

For my GAD304 class I have been given an art test of modeling, UV mapping, and texturing a Phalanx Turret; because I wish to venture down the path of a technical director and for my love of animation, I have also decided that I will take on the extra responsibility of rigging and animating this gun.

Here are some of the Model Reference images that I have found online:

Links to image locations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx_CIWS
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?61911-Navy-Phalanx-CIWS
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/mk-15.htm
http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/burke/burke10.html
http://www.pic2fly.com/Phalanx+Gun.html
http://www.colosseumbuilders.com/john/nj/phalanx.htm
http://www.noblesmfg.com/products/products_ammunition_ac_20mm.htm

3D Bouncing Ball test one

Here is my first take on 3D animation using the bouncing ball lesson, I'm going back in to add the squash and stretch