3D Miata Page

Many members of the Miata.net community have an interest in models of this enjoyable automobile. After reading quite a few messages on the Miata mailing list about their favorite toy models, I decided it was time to attempt a 3D computer model of my own. I am using the Lightwave 3D modelling and rendering software package.

I do not own a 3D digitizer, so these models have all been done without the aid of such a device. As a result, these models are not precise and you will find many artistic interpretations throughout the model (in other words, don't even think of using these as detailed CAD models for designing aftermarket products, you'll be real sorry you did :-).

Here are a couple of screen dumps showing the actual wireframe models being displayed in the Lightwave 3D modeler. These images will give you a good indication of the number of polygons in the model. Click on either of these thumbnail images to see the full size image.

Sample Renderings

Here are two views of the model, click on either of these thumbnail images to view the large jpeg image.

3D Model in Several Formats

This model will probably never be completely finished, as there always seems to be more work to do and more texturing to be added. But I'll make the current object available for download in several file formats, and you can use it as you please.

Many thanks to Thomas Paasch for modeling most of the interior objects in the car, and for giving me permission to include those objects in these downloads.

3D Miata Page

Sample Renderings

3D Model in Several Formats

Lightwave Model and Scene files

3D Studio Model

Wavefront Model