New free model available for download : Ariel Atom II
Some months ago, I posted some blueprints from my Ariel Atom II model. Now, it’s time for full 3D model : I just released the complete and latest model for it, under a Creative Commons license (BY-SA)
This model once won the “Light is Right” contest at www.SMCars.net, but only with one vote ahead ! 
You’ll find it in the Free Models page, as well as my previously released car, the Marcos 1800 GT.
A .zip file is available for download. It contains a .blend file, which is a Blender file. Download and install Blender first to read the file. The .blend file is organized using layers :
- Layer #1 contains body panels and interior.
- Layer #2 contains chassis with technical stuff attached to it.
- Layer #3 contains wheels.
- Layer #4 is just a test of a chassis with welds on it. No need for it, only layers 1 to 3 are required to gather the full model.
- Layer #5 are my blueprint box and a wire representation of the chassis.
All required shaders are included. Please pay attention that this project was conducted using YafRay 0.0.9, so it won’t render “out of the box” properly without it (YafaRay won’t do the job here)
Feel free to post your thought about it below, please just keep in mind I didn’t have enough time to complete the model : for example, the engine is missing.
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
Hi Tom,
For the past 3years I’ve been looking for someone like you who can do 3D drawings with the ArielATOM car, at last i found you.. the only problem now is I am trying to import it to my 3DMax software (that’s what I use in my Achitectural 3Ddrawings) and for that reason I can easily turn it into a 2Ddwg with AutoCAD for the purpose of extracting the right dimension of the car, I’ve been very busy trying to merge your WireMesh BLENDER drawing to my 3Dmax but to my frustrations I failed.. Could you please in any way send me a full 3D drawing in a 3DMax format?I only want the FRAME of the car so If you could provide me one,.. I’m the happiest man in the world!…Please Help..Hope to hear from you soon.. THANKS!
here is my e-mail: artcastle777@yahoo.co.uk
Best Regards,
-Arthur
Hi Tom .
Atom Rocks again, if youi think its okay with you to share this file pls do, will be very greatfull to you. Its even ok if you dont want to cause i know what it would have taken to make them. my email gauravdhawan@yahoo.com Thanks and Regards
Sorry for the late answer, and sorry because I can’t send you a .max file because I don’t have 3DS Max. But you should open the 3D model with Blender and remove first the “SubSurf” modifier, it’s the same thing as MeshSmooth or TurboSmooth in Max.
The file is already available for download for free. Please double read this post to find the link to the Free Models page
Hi Tom,
That was really something so brilliant.Im desperately searching for the 3D models of an ARIEL ATOM and found you atlast.But i couldnt find the model in your Free MOdels page.I get an error message stating 404 PAGE NOT FOUND.Can u plz help me with this.My mail id is azad_mecwiz@yahoo.com.Or can you plz mail me the Autocad file to me i would be so grateful to u. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for pointing the issue. It’s now solved, can you please try again ?
Has someone managed to convert Tom’s model to something a novice like me can handle i.e. Solid Edge? Or is there someone who has managed to generate 2D drawings out of the model? -Or, can uncle Tom help us as well with 2D’s?
PS: Tom is a hero
Hi,
I’m a young engineer who is wanting to structurally play with this model of yours for a university project however i’m having troubles converting this .Blend File to a .DWG file that will allow me to work on the chassis design in ProSteel or similar CAD Program. If you could assit me in anyway it would be very much appreciated.
Kind Regards
Pete
Можно ли Вас как-нибудь в будущем попросить за денежное вознаграждение сделать модель машины по моим чертежам?
Sorry I don’t understand russian at all, so I used automated translation, which gave me the following : “Can you somehow in the future to ask for monetary compensation to make a model car for my drawings?”
Yes I’m capable of modeling a car from drawings, please send me a PM on http://www.smcars.net (my nickname there is tom120934) for further exchange about your project.