The Leclerc Pre-Prototype Main Battle Tank for Armored Warfare

In-Engine View. For a detailed breakdown and making-of, visit: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EVGwen

I was tasked with developing a game-ready 3D model of an early pre-prototype unit from the Leclerc main battle tank program for the Armored Warfare project. To achieve this, I utilized a comprehensive model development pipeline to create a high-quality, historically accurate, and game-optimized tank model.

My responsibilities included:

— Conducting additional research and gathering reference materials.

— Performing meticulous camera matching across multiple views to ensure geometrical consistency.

— Reconstructing missing parts that were not directly observable.

— Creating high-poly, artifact-free models using full Sub-D modeling with exaggerated bevels to ensure proper normal map baking and preserve intricate details.

— Developing an efficient low-poly model and UV mapping to minimize aliasing and facilitate seamless tiling of camouflage textures.

— Baking textures with consideration for Level of Detail objects.

— Texturing for Layered Shader: Painting texture masks to simulate dirt, rust, and scratches.

— Creating LOD and proxy objects.