The world's most PetrolBloggy 3D model cars

PetrolBlog gets an awful lot of junk mail. Cynics would suggest that this is the least we deserve for spouting inane waffle and bunk on a daily basis. But today, we received an email from Humster3D, a company keen to promote its range of 3D model cars.

Well cheers, Humster3D, because that's another hour of internet time we'll never get back. Not that we're complaining.

The question is, how did PetrolBlog get to 2014 without knowing Humster3D existed?

Cleverly, Humster3D emailed us with a link taking us directly to a page showcasing 3D model cars from the 1980s and 1990s. Hat tip to Serhii for doing some research and knowing how to win the attention of a car blog. Some Hobnobs are in the post.

Just look at these 3D car models. Carlsberg doesn't do car parks, but if it did...



It all started back in 2005 when the company started experimenting with classic car animations. According to the firm, the team became "so fascinated by the process of modelling that it was impossible to stop". We'd have the same problem, if only we had the skills to create something as wonderful as these 3D models.

The company now has over 2,000 3D model cars in its catalogue, including the Peugeot 207, the very first car it created. Today, more than 50 professionals are working on what Humster3D claims is the largest collection of 3D model cars in the world.

Apparently it takes 60 man hours to build each model car, with each one created using photos from various angles and in different positions. From commission to end product normally takes from 5-10 days. According to an interview on Moving Sketch, the firm once turned around 20 3D model cars in just several weeks.



For $75 (£45), Humster3D will provide a link to download one of the drawings in its catalogue. It's also possible to commission your own 3D model car, with the company happy to provide a quote. We get the impression that the sillier the commission, the more excited the team will get. As this Ghostbusters Ecto-1 demonstrates.

Is it wrong to get this excited about a virtual 3D model car? We don't think so. Just imagine you were a kid again and you could essentially ask Corgi or Matchbox to build your very own model car, to your tastes and to your specification. Kid in a sweetshop, much?

We'll leave you with a gallery showcasing 20 of the most PetrolBloggy 3D model cars we could find. We then invite you to spend an hour looking through the site. It's virtually the most best way you can spend an hour on the interweb today.

We wonder if it's possible to create a 3D Hobnob?

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