Blender: Vehicle Modeling

Find out how to model an iconic car—the Aston Marton DB5—in the free 3D modeling application Blender.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Preparing Blender for Modeling

• Gathering reference images
• Setting up image planes
• Setting up Blender for modeling

2. Modeling the Front End

• Blocking out the front fender
• Adding detail to the the front fender
• Detailing the headlights
• Finalizing the front fender
• Roughing out the hood and front end
• Finishing the front end
• Finishing the hood

3. Finishing the Body

• Making the side panel
• Blocking out the rear fender
• Adding taillight details
• Roughing out the trunk
• Detailing the trunk
• Adding the roof
• Smoothing and edging the model
• Separating the hood, doors, and trunk
• Mirroring the model

4. Modeling Auto Wheels

• Blocking out the tire-tread pattern
• Bending the tread into a tire
• Making wheel hubs and rims
• Modeling spokes
• Populating the wheels with spokes
• Modeling the knock-off bolt
• Finishing and fitting the wheels

5. Detailing the Vehicle

• Making the grille
• Adding windshields
• Creating lights and taillights
• Modeling bumpers
• Adding trim

6. Finishing Up

• Finalizing the model
• Setting up the scene for rendering
• Adding lighting and reflective surfaces
• Fine-tuning materials
• Texturing the headlights
• Final render

Conclusion

• Next steps