This model is based on a modified Toyota Hilux by Arctic Trucks, as seen in the Top Gear polar special. The frame, suspension, exhaust system and drivetrain were all modeled before starting on the body of the truck. All modeling and rendering for this project was done in MODO.

For this project, individual LEGO pieces were modeled and assembled in 3d. In all, over 100 unique pieces were created. Instructions for the real model were used for assembly. Using wire parameters in 3dx Max, the gear system was linked up to reflect how the real model operates. When the dial at the rear is turned, a gear ratio opens or closes the wings.

The goal of this project was to create a partial character with realistic features. I chose a gorilla in order to branch out away from humans into animals. Since armor was a requirement of the project, retro-space-esque armor was created on the fly using a rough sketch. The base mesh was created in Maya, detailed and painted in Zbrush, with hard surface modeling and rendering finished in Maya. Final renders done with a mid-poly mesh with normal-mapped detail.