Ray-traced Classic Space Buggy 886

[Kernow]

I've been having a play with ProDesktop, which is a 3D modelling package that is used in a lot of schools and colleges in the UK. I thought it might be fun to see how LEGO might turn out using it. Starting off with a small project, the classic space set 886 seemed like a good choice as there are only a few parts and they are mostly simple (apart from the minifig-ugh! ). I've had to model each LEGO element individually and then assemble them just like real life. The simple ones have taken 20 minutes or so and the tricky ones have taken several hours to create. My aim was to make it as close to the real set as I could achieve.

If there is a positive response, I might go ahead and do some more if people think it would be a good idea.

Here we go. Enjoy! :

[Nyundi]

Looks very nice!

I wonder, can ProDesktop open a POV-Ray formatted file? I've not done much with either, but I do know that various LDraw compatible interface (such as MLCad) can export to a POV-Ray file...

Nonetheless your hand modeled elements are very well done!

[Kernow]

Thanks!

I've looked around, but as far as I can see I don't think that ProDesktop is compatible with POV-ray files. POV-ray images are the best I have seen, but I'm pretty happy with the results I've got.

[Nyundi]

Thanks!

I've looked around, but as far as I can see I don't think that ProDesktop is compatible with POV-ray files. POV-ray images are the best I have seen, but I'm pretty happy with the results I've got.

And of course the victory is all the sweeter because you did it completely by hand!! (use pre-made models??? pish posh!!)

[Kernow]

Yeah, in a strange sort of way it's a bit like building a really complicated LEGO sculpture without any instructions. The feeling of satisfaction when I finally finished it was gooooood!

[Asuka]

It looks very nice indeed, well done!