Rheinmetall HEL 3D model

The Rheinmetall High Energy Laser (HEL) system is manufactured by the German division of Rheinmetall. It's main use is to defend incoming attacks like drones and missiles

The model is created in 3ds Max 2016, and rendered in V-Ray 3.4. I work as close to real world scale as i can (in cm). I build my models based on references found on internet. Blueprints, photos and data found on internet.

The materials are V-ray materials with textures.

For modelling i like to create hard surface models without sub-d options. I have subdivided the models before cutting out the doors or other shapes. My opinion is that this will keep polycount relatively low. The edges are bevelled in.

The shown renders are created with studio lighting, which is included in the scene. The images are without Photoshop post processing, except cutting out the background an giving them a simple drop shadow.

The model is divided in Base, turret, and gun for easy positioning. The pivots and hierarchy are setup correctly.