Hi, my name is John Martzahn, alias BeyondVR. I live in Davenport, Iowa, the largest community of an area known as the Quad Cities, straddling the Mississippi River. I have been married to the same woman forever (since 1969; do the math). I spotted Bryce 3D in late 1997, and got my first computer. A few weeks later I bought Poser 2. I was very happy creating 3D art, and I never planned to do any modeling, but...
I learned how to model using Anim8or, and still use it the most. Anim8or is robust, and handles the large files I create easily. It lacks many advanced tools, and I use Hexagon 2 and Shade 8 to supplement it. I also have Carrara, and someday I'll open it ;) For my Renderosity store I have created kitchen items and automotive tool sets, but my principal love is doing WW2 ships. My WW2 Destroyer, the Bryce version of which I sold to DAZ3D, has become the most popular WW2 warship on the Web. In the fall of 2007 I added the WW2 Battleship and the Liberty Ship. I create many free addons for my models, and they are available at http://hometown.aol.com/helmzahn/addon1.html.
I plan to start on the Japanese WW2 aircraft carrier Akagi in December of 2007. I also have a light cruiser planned, and a PT-Boat. What comes next is anyone's guess. Thanks for stopping by!
Comments (15)
Mondwin
Looks a very cool image...bravo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
ia-du-lin
cool object and reflections
miwi
Very pretty image,like it a lot!!!!!
WarpedHalo
Very smooth and sleek - awesome reflection and the bauble too :) Cheers, Tina
cshark
GOod stuff! The look of gold and bronze (?) are both well captured.
Fractelaar
Interresting object and fine reflectionwork
Pankaj
a part of a much larger mashine to make mmmmmm...... cream?
soffy
its wonderful and very beautiful,awesome object and coloring,excellently done***
IO4
Looks good though:)
bpclarke
I don't know what it is, but it's gorgeous. Superb work. Bunny
pnv2ro
Excellent model and colors.Great work
SunsetHunter
A beautiful objet d' art! Very well modelled and rendered - well done!!
wawadave
nice zen feng chi efect!!
Conniekat8
I like it, whatever it is! Very nice composition and coloring, makes for a pleasing still life presentation :)
morin3000
Fantastic desing and reflection! Beautiful coloring! Great background!! Good day!
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