Warhammer 40000 Space Marine 3D sculpt in ZBrush - a Fanart tribute personal CAD challenge by VOGMAN

I regularly get requests to cast a 40K Space Marine but first I need a 3D print file. I'm a novice with ZBrush, but I fancied challenging myself to create one of these iconic figurines. I can't mech any mistakes. I need to be vigilant 😁
For me this is a Fanart tribute to Warhammer and those amazing Citadel miniatures. I've been painting those since I was old enough to spill paints and their creativity has inspired me. Long may they continue!
So here it is, my attempt at a generic Space Marine. Sculpted in ZBrush, printed on my Elegoo Mars 2 Pro for personal use only (don't sue me Citadel... I love your work 😁).
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[@AlexPTwigg-ql3ci]

Hey VOG, I am a professional 3D artist and have worked with a lot of other artists over the years. You keep saying you aren't an artist, yet you keep producing art, and every video you take leaps forward. Your workflows in this video are way more refined than when you did Thrud. Can't wait to see this guy posed and cast!

[@vogman]

That's VERY kind Alex. We all progress as we gain experience, though the workflow aspect probably looks a lot better with all the errors removed 😁😁😁

[@BrakhianSoldier]

@@vogman As an illustrator myself, I can concur to what Alex said. There's nothing average about you. Edit - also, it seems the 90 mm one has some mangled fingers as well, but to be honest, looks pretty good for auto support and I can't wait to see one of these in bronze.

[@vogman]

I never noticed to fingers until I'd made the video. I guess my supports weren't as perfect as I thought 😁 Thanks for the kind words.

[@HunterValleyDan]

Well said Alex. Geoff is a very humble man.

[@goodales_garage]

Real Artists that understand everyone has to start somewhere wont be making you get them coffee. It doesnt matter if you are self taught or not because you make awesome items. Basically ANYONE can learn any skill if they put the time in and try. The most important part is to learn from mistakes and keep trying.

[@vogman]

Your sentiments completely match my own. Things like this come easy to the minority. The rest of us have to keep trying, failing, learning and persevering. As long as we take enjoyment from that, everything is rewarding and worthwhile 😁😁😁

[@captainjerk]

You made a badass custom model for sure! Artist is in the eye of the hobbyist! You are what you're on about! LOL Thanx for another great vid Geoff! :D

[@vogman]

Thanks Cap 😁

[@shaekocelot]

I don’t think you give yourself enough credit. Dope work man.

[@vogman]

That's very kind, thanks 😁

[@matthewbulmer443]

Wow amazing job. I always look forward to friday nights to see what you have been working on. I need to learn more to do some custom pirate coins

[@IceJT15]

I am a paid 3d artist and your video came up while I was looking for references. You are indeed more than good enough to be a paid artist, just get some confidence!

[@vogman]

Wow, that's VERY kind. Now all I need is someone wanting to pay me 😁😁😁

[@andy-in-indy]

That looks great! ZBrush is a program I need to work hard to use (too many years of drafting, and I flunked clay in art class) and you do have a skill and talent that is impressive to me. Glad to be among your patons!

[@vogman]

Real clay? I was hopeless. I was okay with a pencil and reasonable with a brush, but clay... nope. Virtual clay for some reason seems so much easier, probably thanks to the Undo function 😁 Keep plugging away at ZB. If you need any help, you can always bend my ear. It's the least I can do for one of my Patrons 😁😁😁

[@HunterValleyDan]

Wow! Great design and print Geoff! I can't wait to see it cast in bronze!

[@vogman]

Fingers crossed!

[@reecebenn7992]

Nah actual cuase I watched the whole video now I am actually crying for some reason for the fact it’s actually insane how incredible you are fast and efficient no movement feels wasted

[@vogman]

Wow, thanks so much Reece. I really appreciate that. But I'm genuinely not all that talent. I can name you dozens of people I know who all outshine my ZBrush skills. The trick is to just have a go, enjoy doing it, and don't stop until you're satisfied 😁

[@Maniac221]

I play warhammer 24 years ago the first time with a friend of my oncle. His friend was 35 yeats old and he show me to paint and play tjis game. Great work as always Geoff 🤜🤛

[@vogman]

Thanks buddy. I was less of a gamer and more of a painter, but I have friends who love both. 😁😁😁

[@liewwh]

Using UV tools to check for islands & other errors after exporting the file helps a lot

[@TheSevenFaces3]

My man these are mad skills - I’m definitely going to take a look at zbjw thanks for the tip - you get what you pay for as always! Cheers

[@vogman]

Any time! 😁

[@jokersredace]

Man it's just neet to watch people make minis they enjoy. I know there's a hole group of people making parts for these guys with 3d printers and it cool to see someone I'm subscribed to actually doing something with that idea

[@vogman]

A few months back this wouldn't have possible for me, so I'm enjoying having a go 😁😁😁

[@jokersredace]

@@vogman that's fantastic hopefully you keep at it. It's nice you have a video series that shows how you've improved

[@maccanbat]

I do not comment on videos as I am a pathological lurker, but you are an artist no doubt bud. I would also like to thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for learning, and having fun with the world, a true inspiration

[@vogman]

That's incredibly kind of you. Learning should be fun and I certainly enjoy it - as long as it relates to things I like, I guess 😁 My hope is to inspire others to do the same. That's why I always say, 'I'm no expert'... because I'm not. I just enjoy having a go. With this approach, I think it's easier to climb the learning curve. Fear of failing just holds us back.

[@davross_au]

Hey There VOG .. greetings from Australia .. I can see that you have been getting good use out of your ZBJW membership! Anyone who is interested in learning zbrush design from ZBJW - i can attest to what you said about the life long learning membership .. it boggles the mind to see what great value it is in being a member . and yes . I get such great support from them through the Discord app. even though I'm in a very different time zone, I can always expect a quick response from Henery or some one else that is as member .. It has improved my skill level - waybetter than expected . Keep up the great work mate :) Cheers

[@vogman]

It's the "Lifetime membership" that I probably get asked about most. Folks seem to think it's too good to be true, so it's great to have someone else here to reassure folks I'm not mistaken. Yes, the initial outlay hurts a bit, but the rewards keep on giving. Every time I visit, I find something new. Thanks for the input 😁😁😁

[@flamingrhino]

Very nice. Let’s see a BIG version!

[@vogman]

That depends on whether it's a print or a cast you're talking about. I'm not really set up for big castings 😁

[@Henchman1977]

Looks great!

[@vogman]

Thanks!

[@MrLethal1986]

I live close to warhammer world in Nottingham and used to really enjoy just driving down to see large space marine statue outside. Haven't been in year's, think they have some other statues now.

[@vogman]

Sounds awesome 😁

[@UnvarnishedTarnished]

I cannot wait for the casting video!!

[@vogman]

As soon as I get the chance I will 😁

[@Lucifersjester]

Impressed...

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@a.hendblade5291]

Is there any chance you might have the full footage of you modeling this space marine?

[@koolmoedee10000]

Thanks for the new video, watching now!

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Well done!

[@vogman]

Thanks John 😁

[@Max-ol5sw]

would love to see a normal speed version. Im fairly new to blender and I wonder how you polish those Limbs and Forms so quick

[@onurmuratsakgun7246]

He is using Z Brush mate.

[@charitybrown4274]

Great Video as always!! Hope all is well!! 👍😁

[@vogman]

Thanks! You too!

[@PeppoMusic]

Quite daring to doing such a challenging model in ZBrush being just a self-admitted novice! I admit, Zbrush would not be my first choice to sculpt a hardsurface design like that... but the end result pretty good! Impressive, though some of the smaller details look a bit rounded and dull in the end result, like those small panel lines in the shin plating. Now to rig and pose it, I believe Zbrush has some stuff for that as well... keep at it, brave soldier!

[@vogman]

I'm still surprised I was able to achieve it at all. Just a few months ago, this level of CAD work would have been an impossibility to me. I'm delighted to show that with a little simple tuition, just about anyone can achieve this sort of thing. I agree it's not perfect. I have to rein myself in when it comes to detail. Ultimately I'm creating something that will be around 50mm tall, so chasing ultrafine detail is a waste of time for me as it will never show up. I'm certainly aware that ZB is used by many incredible artists and ZB themselves have been keen to show how it's been used in making the new Godzilla movie. Personally I'm pleased to say that I've no plans of working towards THAT level of detail 😁😁😁

[@senorcapitandiogenes2068]

Its "SPESS MEHREENS!" but fine. Nice work man, this made my day. And if you decide to cast this, it would make my week, nay, my month!

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it! I plan to cast it... if I can ever manage to get around to it 😁😁😁

[@hd-bild1513]

You keep saying that youre not an artist but i came here from a prevoius video where i saw a space marine modell and i thought you had just made a casting of an official modell. Amazing work.

[@vogman]

That's very kind. It just take practice 😁😁😁

[@joeimorttan4103]

Did you released the model?

[@catnamestaken]

Cool

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@BrickBazooka]

Where is your Resin printer located? Do you have carbonfilters or ventilation system with exhaust outside?

[@vogman]

My printers are in a side room, away from the main living areas, but there's not specific ventilation. I haven't found it necessary 😁

[@BrickBazooka]

@@vogman but you wear mask, don't you?

[@MrCorris]

looks great. where did you get those red outline blueprints from? I'm modelling a marine myself in the near future

[@vogman]

Many thanks. The red sketches are my own. I can't pretend they are accurate. I just looked around the internet, found lots of different images and made my best guesses from there. Against the real thing I'm sure I'd be way off, but here they don't look too bad 😁

[@MrCorris]

@@vogman They are great! Something you could share with the community perhaps?

[@vogman]

I'll see if I can find them and let you know. I'd be happy to share them, but I've a nasty feeling they were deleted very recently. It was never a popular video and space is premium on my pc. Videos eat the memory and even with external backups, I regularly find some things have to go, starting with the less popular stuff... but I will look for you.

[@PBRJOHN684]

This is going to look outstanding in bronze mate I can't wait to see that video 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ T-10 days to go for me 😁

[@vogman]

Thanks John. I'm looking forward to casting this one. Ten days? Excellent. No doubt you're a lucky man 😁😁😁

[@PBRJOHN684]

@@vogman I would say so, been five years coming but we are finally doing it 😁

[@tribalrhino]

Wow, I wish I was "no artist" as well :)

[@vogman]

😁😁😁😊😊😊

[@awldune]

Pretty amazing work. I wonder at what point you will hear from GW? Hopefully they will leave you alone! If you are still tweaking the model, you might make the space between the backpack and the armor a little smaller? I believe it should not stand off quite so far. For some reason I am partial to the "beaky" Mk 6 armor if you think you'll make another sometime ;)

[@vogman]

I'm not sure GW are too bothered about fanart. At the end of the day, it's a compliment to them and if anything, I'm more likely to increase their sales than diminish them. These SMs are great minis. I daresay there's lots of parts that folks will think need adjusting, but it's not supposed to be exact - just similar. I hope I've managed that 😁

[@admiralbees1690]

Great Video again and that non-copyright infringing Star Soldier looks great, posing them can be a sod though. Recently did my first miniature, a Fremen from Dune (1984 film version) and I'm proud of him. Wish I could show you all here, very proud. But... no dogs. 1 out of 5 stars.

[@vogman]

The spice must flow! So many of us like our printers and our minis... CAD just extends our imagination and desire. It's great 😁😁😁

[@admiralbees1690]

@@vogman I really would like to show you a couple of pieces I have done recently, much like yourself I've been doing CAD for years, but have really upped my zbrush game over the past year especially. Keep up the good work man.

[@vogman]

I'm always happy to receive emails. In the first instance, visit here and fill out the contact form. You can't send any pics, etc, but the form helps me weed out the spam - www.vegoilguy.co.uk/contact_general.php Once I get your email, I'll reply and then we can exchange images etc. I look forward to seeing your stuff 😁

[@jokersredace]

I've actually wanted to cast 40k stuff In metal for a while. Imagine if you chose a Imperial knight. You'd brake a table with that thing XD

[@vogman]

Sigma is probably my favourite, but there's some great stuff in 40K, especially the iconic SMs 😁😁😁

[@Frejjan]

Wait what? That is not the imperial aquila! Heresy!

[@vogman]

😂🤣😁👍👍👍

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Me: Wow, this ZBJW is something I'm definitely going to join. (sees price) Me: On second thought, I think I'm going stick with VOGJW for now. LOL

[@vogman]

I know what you mean. It's a major chunk of change. It requires serious commitment and lots of saving for most of us... But yes, there's lots of free tutorials out there. Keep plugging away and enjoy yourself 😁

[@reecebenn7992]

What the fuck is this modelling process you make the last 3 years of my studies look like I was that kid in the sandpit making sandcastle and eating sand whilst you are a young Sheldon I just cant 🤣🤣🥹🥲

[@TKs3DPrints]

awesome build matey. tbh i hate GW these days i find they overcharge and under produce models creating FOMO with collectors. and they are plastic. and we pay way to much for there plastic kits. and they discontinue models very fast never to be seen again. i think GW should scan all there old stuff that they dont sell anymore and make them a digital file to buy. i would happy buy STLS from gw. though the 3d prints would not be a collectors thing. as we all know you cant beat good old EAVY METAL but again GW if your watching i would happy pay for old models as stl files. :) cant wait to see this in metal. and just a side note. most slicers are crap at auto supports. but i do love how easy it is to work with lychee. so again VOG keep up the great work. :) your bud TK

[@w3bbyman]

great achievement - please please don't use the metal scraper to remove your print from the printbed though - use a plastic spatula! :)

[@vogman]

Really? As far as I know, that's what the metal scraper is for.

[@w3bbyman]

@@vogman I did it for the 1st time with mine, left some pretty heft stratches on the build plate! Not to worry. I have been using Zbrush for a while myself with mixed results. This is Inspiring work.

[@vogman]

A scratched plate isn't a bad thing as long as there aren't deep gouges. It's pretty hard to manage that without a lot of effort. Remember, you can always sand your plate if you feel it's a problem. ZBrush is a pig. The interface is horrible. It's not intuitive in the least. Anyone who self-teaches ZB has my complete admiration. But once you understand how it all hangs together, suddenly it becomes amazingly powerful. I'm quickly learning to love it 😁😁😁

[@Atom_Alchemist]

could someone with no art background learn to sculpt like this? Well, I got zbrush mini core download so I guess we will see.

[@vogman]

Well I haven't, so yes. Give it a good and, importantly, enjoy doing it 😁

[@MoustacheSexy]

I'm sure u will not make the coffee in a room full of "artist" haha. Maybe u don't have to compare urself to other in that way. Of course comparing is the sprout 🌱 of improvement but if people enjoy your art, u in my opinion are an artist :D

[@MoustacheSexy]

I know that u are you humble to agree haha. But my point is, we will love to see more "Arty" video

[@vogman]

You're very kind. I guess anyone who enjoys creating can be labelled an artist. 😁🖌 I'm keen to reassure folks that just about anyone can do the things I do. I'm no Da Vinci - that's the point. I don't want folks to be frightened or feel they can't do what I do... it's simply a case of enjoying the process and having a go. 😁😁😁

[@James-iq4fz]

Looking swish

[@vogman]

Thanks James 😁

[@radeadcool]

Your wrong about artists. Don't devalue you or your work.... Take the compliments.

[@vogman]

Thanks. 😁 I'm not trying to devalue myself - I'm trying to inspire others. I don't think of myself as being special. I believe just about anyone can do what I can do - and some a lot better 😁😁😁

[@Corbald]

Look, more on the "Is VoG an Artist?" subject... I think the reason you're getting so much pushback is because so many people consider _themselves_ Artists, who have considerably less experience or talent than you do. If _you_ aren't an artist, then what are they? What am _I?_ I've been working _as an Artist,_ with zero credentials and only my portfolio of work, for the last five years! Art is an *inclusive* discipline, not an *exclusive* one! You're an Artist because you _produce Art!_ What that is, is up to you and your customers... i.e. *US.* You may now add the tag 'Artist' to your resume; you have our permission! You are a 3d sculptor, a videographer, an editor, a foley artist, and anything else you need to perform your multimedia 'Art.' Ditch the Imposter Syndrome and take the compliment, and the Title. You deserve it!

[@vogman]

Aw, shucks... I'm humbled... I guess I'd better update my CV 😁😁😁

[@Tonks143]

Prepare to get sued :(

[@vogman]

I certainly hope not... at the end of the day, I don't believe Fanart is illegal. It's a compliment! If I had claimed the design as my own or tried to sell it, I think they may have reason to be angry. 😁😁😁

[@Tonks143]

@@vogman These are all true things but you know how GW can be!

[@davidbrowne3640]

you ought to let people know in advance when youre doing another advertisement, so i dont have waste my time.

[@vogman]

Advertisement? Really? That was not the point. I get a LOT of questions about ZBJW and I also hear from so many people saying "You're an artist - I can't do what you do." My aim here was to say just about anyone can do what I do... no great artistic talent is required. Yes, with things like ZBrush some guidance is helpful as it's so involved, and again people seem to need reassurance that ZBJW aren't some rip-off outfit and that the training courses can deliver. I hope I've reassured those with concerns. THAT was my goal here... along with having a bit of fun making something I've long admired 😁😁😁