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BeetlePack - Hard-surface 3D Prop

By studying hard surface modeling techniques, this beetle jetpack was constructed in Maya and textured in Substance Painter. I referenced stag beetle anatomy and combined it with both fictional and real jetpacks in order to create a believable prop.

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An full render of a 3d beetle jetpack Render
Back side render of 3d Beetle Jetpack Render, back side
Close up of beetle jetpack wings Wings close-up
Close up of beetle jetpack wings Reference

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