Today I got to thinking about some old concept sketches and renders I did years ago (about 12 or 13 years, I think) of some squat-only vehicles and other assorted 40k and BFG stuff. These were my first forays into 3D art, done long before 3D printing was a reality, but I think they get my ideas across well enough. Unfortunately the 3D models were done in Ray Dream Studio 5, which ceased functioning after I upgraded my computer (10 years ago), but the renders remain.

Anyway, I've posted them in an album here. Maybe they can inspire someone else.

I like 'em!

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"I don't believe in destiny or the guiding hand of fate." N. Peart

I actually really like the rounded but low faceplates. Nice work.

Me likes. Any interest in expanding on that artwork in the future? Say, for a supplement perhaps?

They may be old but dey look good, like em

well, not really. Losing the ability to open the files was a real blow to my motivation. I did think ahead enough at the time to scan in all of my sketches of the vehicles - I think I must have just gotten a scanner at the time. That was probably the most I ever used the thing.

I just had them on a hard drive and I figured I might as well cast them out into the wilds of the internet, and see what people do with them.

Zombie thread!

I just thought I'd let anyone who might be interested know that I found a way to open and convert my old 3D models. I still don't feel like messing with these models anymore, but I can supply my models to someone in .dxf format.

I haven't performed all of the conversions yet, but if someone wants the files, send me a PM or email.

Fair warning though, the converted files are pretty rough to work with, even with a good computer, so anyone working with them will need to clean them up.

I may be able to get an extension that will allow me to export to .obj format, but that isn't assured yet.