Car 3D Modeling Tutorials

Stefan Jansson, a designer at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center, Camarillo, California, describes how the shape of the Volvo SCC was created, with the aid of computers. He was the responsible exterior designer for that project.

This tutorial guides through the modeling process of a VAZ 21093, a car very easy to model for beginners.

This tutorial covers the modeling of a detailed hood surface using NURMS. It was written with 3dsmax in mind, but it can be useful for other applications supporting subdivision surfaces.

This article gives some insights of the creation of a Mazda RX-8 with 3DStudio MAX and Brazil, from modelling to rendering. Includes a pdf version.

A very detailed tutorial on how to model a 99 Mustang SVT Cobra in LightWave3D. Download requires free registration.

How to create realistic door seams in 3D Studio MAX by using chamfer and extrusion commands.

A detailed tutorial on how to model a Chevy Bel Air in Cinema 4D XL v6.0 with HyperNURBS.

Walkthrough of the creation process of a concept car 3d model using 3DStudio MAX.

Some tips to create a Ferrari Formula 1 with polygonal modeling.

Complete walktrough, from the modeling to the rendering process.

How to modify the hood of an triangulated car model with the new N-Gons tool in Cinema 4D R9

How to model the front section of a racing using polymodeling technique and references from different models

A 117-pages detailed guide in pdf format (7,58 MB)

Basic Steps and tips to model a Le Mans racing car

Basic steps to create a Land Rover 3D model in 3DStudio MAX

A full tutorial of how to model a car, starting from references and using Nurbs surfaces