Mustang P-51D (2022)

Model of a Mustang P-51 D plane  done for a personal project.

This was my second time modeling a plane and I have found that I deeply enjoy it. I believe it is really interesting to take apart what makes up the mechanical parts and how they work together. I also like the level of research that goes into projects like this as I enjoy reading about these topics. For example, the P-51's wings used to be puttied in order to reduce air resistance, so the paneling lines in the winga is less visible than in the rest of the body!

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One of the things I really wanted to do for this project was to model separate flaps and ailerons that could be rigged instead of doing them in texturing like in my past plane model. I even gave it a shot with a basic rig including the control surfaces (ailerons, flaps), the landing gear, and a steering system that controlled the movement of the control surfaces.

 

In charge of modeling, texturing, and lighting.

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Maya, Substance 3D Painter, Renderman.