Ron Cobb APC modeled by Andrew Pace

[Yellowjacket]

I was recently invited out to the Dundracon gaming convention in California, and I was specifically asked to run
a classic Aliens™ game for some regulars at the convention. I wanted to use concept vehicles to add a little
extra flavor and detail to the game, so I asked my brother Andrew to mock up the classic Ron Cobb APC design.
I've been a fan of Cobb's work forever and have I always wanted to see the original APC in 3D.

Andrew just finished some 'fresh off the factory floor' renders last night and you're among the first people to see
what we're calling the M579-D10 'Razorback' in battle dress green. I'm very happy with his interpretation
of Ron Cobb's concept, as were the players at the convention.

This is the mock-up I did for the convention with the new green renders showing the stats and armaments for the M579-D10. I'm working on more materials and a pdf brochure, but life has me buried just enough that those materials might be awhile arriving.

My many thanks to Andrew for punching this one out during his busy schedule. He never disappoints.
To view larger versions of these, please visit Drew Pace

 

[RickDTM]

WOW!!! Just.....wow.

Nicely done for sure!

 

[Scott Graham]

THAT"S AWESOME!!!!!! Looks so much better rendered than I imagine the tech drawing views being.

Saying that: it'd look great without the wheels as a spacecraft. They're my least favorite part of Cobb's design. Or maybe the wheels could look a bit more intimidating.

Incredible job on the translation to model!

Does it seem there's a reason for the open space between the rear wheels? Rear alternate hatch for unloading troops maybe?

 

[ArtooThreepio12]

Great work! Saw this on the BluRay special features for the first time, but now I see it in 3D! Awesome!!!

 

[Yellowjacket]

Does it seem there's a reason for the open space between the rear wheels? Rear alternate hatch for unloading troops maybe?

Yep. The main personnel hatch/ramp is in the back. You can see it better in this lighter version...

 

[Alan Cross]

That looks really cool. The only view of the vehicle I don't like is the side view. But in every other viewing angle, it's insanely bad ass. Great job!

 

[TazMan2000]

A bit like a Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. lol
Just kidding. A superb design!

TazMan2000

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

That´s some great work, congrats!!!

Now have someone make a 3D print of that model

Michael

 

[wasili]

Holy crapper !!!! That looks fantastic !!!

More i say,....we need more....


Wasili

 

[clancampbell]

Love it!
I actually prefer this to the movie used design, but then, i am notoriously fickle!

Rich

 

[Yellowjacket]

Now have someone make a 3D print of that model

Michael

It wouldn't hurt my feelings.

 

[Lee S]

Yeh get it grown and kitted in 1/35 and put me down for one

 

[cloudborn]

I'd definitely be interested in a model kit if you offered one!!

 

[Yellowjacket]

I learned that Mike Rush modeled the APC about fifteen years back and interpreted it along very similar lines. I'm jonesin' to see any of these animated.

 

[mccordia]

Would love to animate that one....impressive model!

 

[ProfKSergeev]

Call me a heretic, but I'd love one of these at 1:72nd scale, sized to fit within the Halcyon Dropship bay.

 

[Nwerke]

Oh MAN, that's SO nice! Just ridiculously nicely done, congrats!

Have you any thoughts of modelling the Cobb 'catamaran' dropship too? :love

 

[Yellowjacket]

That's up to Andrew, but I'd love to see him model everything from the 'flying bedstead' to the 'tank escape pod'.

 

[Yellowjacket]

Annnnd look what I just found...the tank escape pod in progress.

 

[Harish]

Marvelous 3d modeling! I went to the blog but couldn't find any info. What 3d program is he using? Solidworks? 3d max? Any plans to convert to 3d prints?