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.
#1 by BobMarche - June 11th, 2009 at 05:57
Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
#2 by Arthur Castillo - August 25th, 2009 at 09:15
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
#3 by Atom Rocks - September 29th, 2009 at 14:16
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
#4 by Tom - October 7th, 2009 at 17:02
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.
#5 by Tom - October 7th, 2009 at 17:03
The file is already available for download for free. Please double read this post to find the link to the Free Models page
#6 by Azad - February 11th, 2010 at 14:54
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.
#7 by Tom - February 13th, 2010 at 10:52
Thanks for pointing the issue. It’s now solved, can you please try again ?