1996 Mazda Miata 3D Model

Here’s my 3D modeled replica of my real-life 1996 Mazda Miata — classic red with a white hardtop, just like the one I’ve got parked outside. This project’s been a real passion piece for me. Every detail, from the curves to the color, was modeled by hand in Maya, and rendered in Arnold to bring out those clean reflections and soft shadows.

I wanted to capture the feeling I get every time I look at this car — fun, timeless, and full of character — so I made a short video edit to go with it, using “Sh-Boom” by The Chords (because let’s be honest, that song just feels like the Miata).

This little car means a lot to me, and getting to recreate it in 3D was seriously satisfying.