Exploration Spaceship 3D print model

cgtrader

This is my latest spaceship design, created for the 3D Print Challenge: Sci-Fi Ships, and marks my debut in modelling a spaceship from scratch. Initially, I was drawn to designing a combat-styled vessel, replete with guns and jets, but my search for reference imagery unexpectedly led me to aquatic life. Enchanted by what I saw, I shifted my focus towards building a ship designed for exploration. My primary inspiration stemmed from combining different components of aquatic creatures with various spaceship parts, ultimately yielding a small spacecraft capable of nimble travel. In addition to crafting an aesthetically pleasing design, I had to balance structure to ensure 3D printability. This challenge also sparked my interest in working on game assets; consequently, I have created a low-poly version that is currently awaiting texturing.