{"id":2036,"date":"2022-05-09T14:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T11:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/?p=2036"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:49:25","slug":"sector-imperialis-basilicanum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/?p=2036","title":{"rendered":"Great Warhammer Project – Sector Imperialis Basilicanum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Sector Imperialis Basilicanum<\/strong> is a modular diorama project inspired by grand Warhammer 40K architecture \u2014 a build that began with reference gathering, was modeled part-by-part in Autodesk Inventor<\/strong>, and then exported to Autodesk 3ds Max<\/strong> for assembly and rendering. My goal was to keep each component precise and reusable, then combine them in 3ds Max to create the final cathedral-like scene; what follows are short captions describing each image in the order they appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I started with a reference board collecting photos, kit images, and architectural cues to define scale, ornamentation, and the overall gothic tone that guides the diorama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Inventor screenshot shows the first ground blockout \u2014 the base grid and panels that establish the diorama\u2019s footprint and snapping logic for modular parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A close-up of a ground tile module: recessed grooves, bolt patterns, and bevelled edges designed to tile seamlessly across the baseplate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another ground detail variant for variety in the floor pattern \u2014 intended to break repetition and add visual interest across the plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An additional ground element with piping and connectors; this piece helps route conduits and creates believable utility pathways across the set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pipes on the ground routed to create practical flow; I tested placement and then pruned unnecessary elements to keep the scene readable and not overly dense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A reference capture demonstrating how modular columns attach \u2014 these columns govern the scale of many other parts and were designed as repeatable Lego-like segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first column module modeled in Inventor \u2014 carefully dimensioned so that all decorative and structural parts align when assembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This shot shows a real-world reference for gate attachment; I used it to inform joint tolerances and the gate\u2019s mechanical proportions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The gate modeled to the previously set column scale, with each ornament and mechanical detail created as separate pieces for easy assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An early import into 3ds Max where columns and gates snap together \u2014 confirming the planned scales and pivot points before final placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Close-up of gate detailing: layered plates, ribs, and fasteners modeled to read clearly in clay renders and survive subdivision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another gate-focused detail view showing small ornamental trims and hidden geometry that reinforces the gothic silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A further close-up highlighting reliefs and recesses \u2014 these were modeled in Inventor to maintain crisp edges for projection and baking later.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A collected sketch and reference set for the window modules \u2014 complex in detail and requiring careful planning for modular extrusion and mounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The inventor template where windows were extruded from sketches into clean, manufacturable geometry for export to Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Windows integrated into the assembled wall sections in 3ds Max, aligning perfectly with columns and creating the basilica\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A focused shot on floor joins and recessed channels, showing how Inventor parts translate into readable surface detail once merged in 3ds Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I imported a statue found on Thingiverse, retopologized and reduced it with “ProOptimizer” to match the diorama\u2019s poly budget and visual scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Added fences and smaller column pieces to the scene for vertical layering and to frame the central pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some ground parts were rescaled and rearranged to improve composition and to correct any visual scale issues discovered during assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I removed some side windows to simplify silhouette and reduce clutter \u2014 a deliberate composition choice to keep the front read clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Added a second floor, fences, and the rear wall \u2014 these elements complete the depth of the set while preserving a strong frontal composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I placed a Land Raider model in the street to create a narrative focal point \u2014 the vehicle anchors the scene and gives a sense of scale and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A full clay render showing the assembled diorama; this image verifies silhouette, balance, and readability before proceeding to texturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An alternate clay render that confirms the scene works from multiple camera angles and that modular seams remain unobtrusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sector Imperialis Basilicanum<\/strong> taught me the power of an engineering-first, modular workflow: by modeling precise parts in Autodesk Inventor<\/strong> and assembling them in 3ds Max<\/strong>, I preserved accuracy while gaining artistic flexibility. The project progressed from reference analysis to modular Inventor parts, and finally to a cinematic clay assembly \u2014 a process that makes iteration, expansion, and future texturing straightforward. Thank you for following this build; I\u2019ll continue refining the scene and may explore material and lighting passes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designing intricate floor patterns and structural elements for a Warhammer-inspired diorama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[41,330,43,42,342,91,155,63,339,344,174,341,346,57,81,39,343,40,340,323,345,74,75],"class_list":["post-2036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-tricks","tag-3d","tag-3dartist","tag-3dsmax","tag-autodesk","tag-autodeskinventor","tag-basilicanum","tag-cgart","tag-design","tag-diorama","tag-dioramadesign","tag-environmentart","tag-gothicarchitecture","tag-hardsurface","tag-inventor","tag-landraider","tag-modeling","tag-modelingprocess","tag-modelling","tag-modularworkflow","tag-scifi","tag-sectorimperialis","tag-warhammer","tag-warhammer40k"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2036"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4205,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036\/revisions\/4205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.kemalkorkmaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}