Game-Ready Sci-Fi Spaceship Model

Project Overview: Looking for an experienced 3D Hard Sci-Fi Artist to create a production-ready, highly detailed cargo vessel spaceship from scratch. I have built a complete proxy/blockout model combining various reference parts to establish exact scale, proportions, clearance, and key functional features. You will use this reference model strictly for dimensions, spatial logic, and layout alignment, but the final mesh, details, and textures must be created 100% from scratch. Key Technical Requirements & Constraints: 1. Cockpit & Design Logic: - No Windows: In line with realistic hard sci-fi physics (radiation shielding), the cockpit has zero windows/glass. Visual navigation relies entirely on external camera arrays embedded in the hull structure. - Scale & Head Shape: Must maintain the general shape, scale, and exact dimensions of the reference model. - Bottom Gate: The cockpit’s lower entry gate must match the reference model's exact width, height, and ground clearance. 2. Landing Gear & Thruster Setup: -Partially Retractable Gear Mounts: The ship uses an existing, separate, fully animated partially retractable landing gear asset. The mounting bases on the new hull must match the reference distances and maintain exact ground clearance. -Leg Base Thrusters: Exactly 5 directional/maneuvering thrusters built into each leg base mounting point, matching the layout on the reference model. -Main Engine: A single main engine thruster centered on the rear hull, following a design language similar to the reference. 3. Hull Features, Docking & Armaments: - Side Loading Docks: Two functional loading docks situated on the left and right sides of the main hull at approximately the same position as in the reference model, featuring hydraulic magnetic arms similar to the example. - Underside Dock Bays: Two additional docking bays located on the bottom/underside of the hull, aligned vertically at the same longitudinal position as the left and right side docks. - Civilian/Industrial Spec (No Weapons): The vessel must NOT feature any weapons, hardpoints, guns, rocket pods, or combat mounts. It is purely an industrial/civilian cargo ship. - Branding Panels: Clean, high-visibility flat/curved hull surface areas reserved on both sides for large logo placement. - Overall Scale: Small aesthetic design tweaks are welcome, but overall vehicle dimensions must remain practically identical to the reference proxy. 4.Art Style & Hard Sci-Fi Realism: - Grounded, industrial, hard sci-fi aesthetics (heavy structural plating, realistic panel seams, optical camera housings, wear logic). - No recycled textures or stolen/modified base meshes from the provided proxy. Complete original mesh and PBR material setup. Deliverables: - Clean low-poly game-ready mesh. - Source files (.fbx) aligned properly to world origin (X=0, Y=0, Z=0). - PBR texture maps (ORM packed preferred; 4K texture sets). - Clean high-poly baking source mesh or trim sheet setups used. Contract Terms & Intellectual Property: By accepting this contract, you agree that upon full payment, all custom 3D models, source files, textures, and deliverables are 100% original work and will become the exclusive property of the employer for commercial use.

How to Apply

Please submit: 1. A link to your portfolio highlighting hard sci-fi vehicles, mechanical props, or industrial hard-surface 3D models. 2. Your primary software workflow (e.g., Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset). 3. Estimated turnaround time and bid/rate for this scope. Note: A Blender (.blend) file containing the example reference/proxy model will be provided upon reaching an agreement.