This is an homage piece to one of my favorite strategy games, Nectaris (called Military Madness here in the US). As designed, it's intended for a 6mm-scale miniature tank game.

I'm in the process of getting it quoted for 3D printing, then I'll cast it in resin myself.

I'm simply loving this!

-Will

Does anybody want the 3DM file? I'm no good at rendering... yet.

Looks great already, can't wait to see it cast! :)

- Michael

Otterman! I would really like to give it a shot at rendering!
I would use electric image if I had the file.

Mike Fitz
www.3dartz.com

Here you go...

Note that it's 2 single boolean unioned pieces. That's important to 3D printers.

Got it!
Give me a few days to sort out the file.

thanks!

Mike Fitz
www.3dartz.com

The original design had some interesting antennae action on the turret. I left them off since they wouldn't survive the print process, but it would look nice in a render. I'll probably use some etched brass pieces on the real thing.

Here's a quick render, I don't have the time to really shade it (textures, uv's etc ...)
Let me know if you're looking for an other point of view, or a bigger shot

Here is a bit of a fun render in Carrara 6 Pro.

Brian

Here's the result of using GrowIt to make the 3D print. Their resolution wasn't as good as I hoped, so for now on I'm going to continue using Todd Boyce / NinjaMagic.

You can also try printapart.com. Not as fine a finish as NinjaMagics machine, but the prints are more durable, and the detail IS sharper than the Objet. What layering there is, covers fine with primer/paint.

I as well, have been disappointed with the objet finish. The details seem to 'melt' a bit.