Website powered by

Neon Police - A.R.T (Automated Riot Tank) Design Process

As a continuation of my coursework, I was tasked with creating a 'futuristic tank' from concept through to modelling.

I wanted to develop the Neon Police world, so the A.R.T (Automated Riot Tank) was born!
I define its futurism through its bipedal, fully automated functionality, and the neon lights and graffiti, grounding it in my world.

A.R.T (Automated Riot Tank) 3D Model

Moodboard for the A.R.T.
This brings together my influences both for vehicle elements as well as texture / material elements.

Moodboard for the A.R.T.
This brings together my influences both for vehicle elements as well as texture / material elements.

Iteration A.
This design opts for a segmented tread that can transform into a leg. 
It is manned from a platform on it's back.

Iteration A.
This design opts for a segmented tread that can transform into a leg.
It is manned from a platform on it's back.

Iteration B.
This is a 4-legged bipedal system, with an enclosed driver.
My friend came up with the idea of the projector unit taunts!

Iteration B.
This is a 4-legged bipedal system, with an enclosed driver.
My friend came up with the idea of the projector unit taunts!

Iteration C.
Treads are made up of two elements which are somewhat impractical, but form a working leg when bipedal.
Again the operator is on its back.

Iteration C.
Treads are made up of two elements which are somewhat impractical, but form a working leg when bipedal.
Again the operator is on its back.

Here is some of the development for the final design.

Here is some of the development for the final design.

A.R.T Model sheet.

A.R.T Model sheet.

A.R.T. Key Art.

A.R.T. Key Art.

A.R.T graffiti designs.

The Neon Police have pimped up their A.R.T with graffiti; these are the key peices.
I used fonts from www.urbanfonts.com as a basis, and stylised from there.

A.R.T graffiti designs.

The Neon Police have pimped up their A.R.T with graffiti; these are the key peices.
I used fonts from www.urbanfonts.com as a basis, and stylised from there.

Quick GIF animation of the A.R.T walkcycle.

Quick GIF animation of the A.R.T walkcycle.