These models can ONLY be used to depict SCENES ON MARS , or, under special circumstances, asteroid missions pitched as precursors to Martian exploration and settlement. These models may NOT be used under any circumstances to create lunar images. No exceptions. Under no circumstances may these models be used to render images of events on the moon, especially if such lunar missions are interpreted as precursor missions to the settlement of Mars. The point of Mars-Only Models is ensure Martian imagery will be more creative, of higher quality, and less expensive to produce than lunar imagery.

In order to use this Mars-Only model exchange you must first contribute a few "requested" models to counter the cost in points of the models you would like to use. As the library matures all models will be available for immediate download to anyone interested in rendering Mars-centric images. In the meantime we must request participants meet a minimum level of contribution before accessing the Mars-Only Library.

Please convert models to Maya .ma files prior to submission. We are trying to produce the most detailed, photorealistic, high-resolution models possible -- more in anticipation of continuing advances in computing power than in capitulation to whatever mediocre technologies may be affordable now. It might therefore be difficult to render scenes populated by more than a few high-res models using typical computers, but, that may offer opportunities for creative compositing. We want to attract participants who are working on feature films with IMAX resolution photorealistic models, so, please, make your contributions as high-res as possible.... this will ensure our library will remain relevant for ages. (And of course you can still sell models you have made on third party sites such as TurboSquid.)

For more information on Maya see:
http://www.autodesk.com

For Maya tutorials and general 3D information see:
http://www.cgsociety.org/
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/
http://www.digitaltutors.com
http://www.creativecrash.com/
http://www.siggraph.org/

 

STATUS DESCRIPTION / CONCEPT POINTS
     
Developing Flashline Research Station Devon Island     10
       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashline_Mars_Arctic_Research_Station  
Developing Mars Desert Research Station     10

 

 

           
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashline_Mars_Arctic_Research_Station

  
Developing Mars Desert Research Station Greenhouse and Observatory     10

 

 

     
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Desert_Research_Station

 
Requested Interior MDRS Lower Deck (for pitching placement of advertising)     10

 

 

 
Requested Interior MDRS Upper Deck (for pitching placement of advertising)     10
 

 
Requested Bigelow TransHab     10
 

     
http://tinyurl.com/yd9nlef

 
Requested Orion Crew Transport to LEO     10
       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_(spacecraft)  
Requested Yellow Submarine (Automated Asteroid Mining Station / Tethered Regolith Manipulator)     10
     
Requested SpaceX Dragon Puff (Dragon+ Deep Space Configuration)       8
       
http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/article/2007-10/nasas-new-target		  
Requested SpaceX Dragon Puff Asteroid Lander Base       8
 

     
http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/article/2007-10/nasas-new-target

 
Developing Asteroid Surfaces       8
 

          

  
Requested Robonaut (Humanoid Robot)       8
            http://robonaut.jsc.nasa.gov/  
Developing Spherical Zero G Droid       8
 

     http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/01jun_spheres.htm

  
Completed Dust Brush (high res)        2
   
Completed Climbing Gear       5
   
Completed Tools, Set 1       5
   
Completed Tools, Set 2       5
   
Developing Hab Assembly Tools       5
         
Requested Martian Surface Backgrounds       5
         
Developing Surface Equipment, Canisters, Artifacts       5
              
Requested Parachute and Aeroshell     10
              
Developing 1st Generation Mars Surface Hab (Tuna Can)     10
              
Developing 1st Generation Mars-Constructed Surface Habs     10
       
Developing Early Inflatable Surface Habs       8
       
Developing Inflatable Hab City     10

 

 

     
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Desert_Research_Station

 
Requested Remote Emergency Surface Habs       8
      
Requested Domes Exterior       8
       
http://tinyurl.com/yandgt4		  
Requested Dome Interior       8
   
Requested "Putt Putt" Nuke (1st Mars Direct Nuclear Power Station)       8
  http://www.space.com/sciencefiction/cameron_mars_speech_825.html  
Requested Surface Nick Knacks       8
         
Requested Flashline Station Tracked Humvee     10
   
Requested MDRS Wheeled Humvee Variation     10
   
Requested MER (Mars Electric Rover Interior Cabin)     10
   
Requested Rover Interior (front seats)     10
 
http://www.marshome.org/images2/displayimage.php?pos=-3		  
Requested Rover Interior (side window)     10
 
http://www.marshome.org/images2/displayimage.php?pos=-3419		  
Developing MER (Mars Electric Rover)     10
   
Developing Vehicle Graveyard (CO2 frost covered)     10
   
Requested Pressurized MiniBulldozer w/ Backhoe, Variations     10
         
Developing Automated Base and Landing Zone Vehicles     10
         
Developing Mobile Extended Exploration Hab     10
   
Developing Automated Construction Vehicles     10
        
Developing Rock Hopper with Trailer Hab     10
          
Requested ATV Cart       8
   
Requested 4 Wheel ATV       8
 


http://tinyurl.com/ya3u43d

 
Developing 2 Wheel Dirtbike Motorcycle       8
 

http://tinyurl.com/yaj934zhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/imaginationlighthouse/3025435615/in/set-72157608991323114/

  
Requested Motocross, Hard Surface, and Sand Bicycle Variations       8
              
Developing Vehicle Masts and Interchangeable Detailing       5
         
Developing Zero G EVA   /  Asteroid Suit     12
                   
Developing Zero G EVA   /  Asteroid Suit  (close-up head shots)     12
              
Developing Pressure Lock with Suits     12
              
Developing BioSuit Rover-Entry Hardshell Torso (including pregnant versions)     12
              
Developing Newman BioSuit     12
 

           
http://tinyurl.com/y95ojjj

 
Developing Low Pressure Suits     12
 

          

  
Completed Glasses       2
   
Completed Goggles       2
         
Completed Clothing Accessories       4
                   
Completed Gloves and Boots (textured, detailed)        4
         
Developing Harnesses (textured, detailed)        5
         
Completed Weather Station        8
              
Completed Deep Space Satellite Dish Array        8
         
Completed GMR Satellite Dish       3
         
Completed Pipes       5
   
Requested Interior Living Space     10
 


http://www.marshome.org/images2/displayimage.php?pos=-3420

  
Requested Greenhouse Interior     10
 

     
http://www.marshome.org/images2/displayimage.php?pos=-3538

  
Requested Surface Solar Array       10
 


http://spot.colorado.edu/~marscase/cepix/solarfarm.jpg

Requested Pumpjack       5
 

 
Developing Power Plants       10
       
http://spot.colorado.edu/~marscase/cfm/cfm84/16_gasextractor_0.jpg		  
Developing Balloon Anchor and Blimp     10
       
http://spot.colorado.edu/~marscase/cepix/painebase.jpg		  
Requested Mars Flyer and Landing Zone     10
            
http://spot.colorado.edu/~marscase/cepix/marsplane.jpg		  
Completed Textures for Space Vehicles, Set 1       3
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imaginationlighthouse/3174359702/in/set-72157608991323114/		  
Completed Textures for Suits       3
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/imaginationlighthouse/sets/72157621635259661/