M110 SASS Asset

BLENDER 2.8 This was I project I completed during my time at Laser Shot Simulations. Given a completed high-poly asset, I was tasked with recreating the inner-workings of an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS). The end goal was to produce multiple rendered images that when layered, show different states inside the weapon. One of the bigger challenges I faced during this project was learning a completely new program on the fly. Until this point, I had created in 3D almost exclusively using Maya. Due to the constraints of the project, Maya was not available, and I was tasked with finding an open-source program that could handle the job. This started my journey into Blender. I was able to make a quick transition thanks to the improvements made in the 2.8 beta. I actually really enjoyed using Blender, and have continued to develop my skills in the program.

M110 SASS asset I was given to start the project. Not only did I have to create the components inside the mesh, I needed to edit the mesh itself to accommodate the changes.

Reference images I collected to act as a guide during the project. After some research I found that the receiver of the M110 is very similar to that of an M16.

Here is the final compilation of the rendered images according to project specs. The renders represent the different states of the physical weapon. This allows the user to visualize what is happening inside the weapon during a simulation. Moving parts include the magazine, hammer, bolt carrier and safety.

360 render of the final asset after my edits and additions.

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