Old Tool Box Showreel

This is an original traditional Japanese farmer’s toolbox asset, fully modeled and textured in Maya. The design is grounded in historical accuracy, drawing inspiration from authentic Edo-period farming equipment. I researched traditional hand tools and construction methods using reference materials, including detailed documentation of antique Japanese farming tools: https://islandblacksmith.ca/2013/05/antique-japan-farming-tools/

The asset focuses on capturing the handmade quality of rural craftsmanship; weathered wood, simple joinery, and practical design elements typical of tools used in daily agricultural work. It was built with clean topology and efficient UVs, making it suitable for both real-time environments and cinematic renders.

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Project Details

  • Personal 3D modeling and texturing project.

  • 2023

  • This personal 3D modeling project features a handcrafted Japanese farmer’s toolbox complete with a set of traditional tools. The asset was created to explore historical craftsmanship and to practice realistic prop modeling workflows. I used Maya for the full modeling and texturing process, focusing on clean topology, accurate proportions, and believable surface details.

  • • Maya – Modeling, UV layout, and texturing
    • Photoshop- Texture refinement and maps
    • Arnold- Lighting and rendering
    • Google / Historical Archives – Research on traditional Japanese farming tools

  • • Conducted historical research on traditional Japanese farmer’s toolboxes and tools
    • Collected and organized references to guide proportions, materials, and wear
    • Created initial blockout in Maya to establish silhouette and scale
    • Refined models with clean topology and added handcrafted structural details
    • Completed UV layout with efficient and organized UV shells