500E 3D-Modelling Project Blog

[Draginev]

Mercedes-Benz W140 is placed in Calvert Studio located in Spain for professional photoshoots! This time I've added the original headlights and redesign the rear bumper because the previous one didn't execute well.

 

[Draginev]

Hi guys. I was doing a short animation for E900E designation and got the chance to feature @gsxr as a driver but unfortunately the file is way to big, 58 MB. So I will post link here and see if it works seeing this via instagram. Let me know if it works, otherwise could upload it on youtube!

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[TerryA]

@Draginev,
Now you’ve gone and done it! GSXR is looking good behind the wheel now he will have to sell some of his fleet to buy your E900 Body Kit.

BTW, Can’t wait to see part two.

 

[gsxr]

Looks amazing, Draginev! And I lost some weight in the video too - bonus!

 

[Draginev]

Here is the part 2 where @gsxr showing off his skill!

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[Draginev]

Official teaser design reveal of S124 Wagon!

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[Draginev]

Here is the S124 Design!

 

[Draginev]

Updated design of W126 SEC (Stage 2)! And yes, @gsxr is also driving this car. Also, Gorden Wagener liked the design of W126 SEC from 2 posts that I’ve made. Such nice to get noticed

This design is an elegance edition for chrome liners, more aerodynamic such as real rear vents and diffuser. Sideskirt is changed by adding chrome panel. Since I’ve deleted all original chrome in claddings and bumpers, I needed to add these by mimicking the modern Mercedes by getting these down below.

 

[Draginev]

Updated design, such as taillight, interior parts and very cool color combinations. (Stage 2)

I've installed hood vents for 2 reasons, first is the aerodynamic by lowering the pressure of the hood for not get it lifted up and secondly the heat dissipation. AMG 19 inch wheels, interior is modernized to accommodate the newer technology for engine swap with this restomod project.

 

[Draginev]

If I cooperated with Gemballa back in the 80s. C126 with W126 front look, I always loved the hood ornaments. New headlight technology (same as the HWA for their 190 EVO) and has air scope intake aswell. New Front bumper design to accommodate the W126 look but will also fit for C126 look aswell.

 

[Draginev]

W124 V2 design.

W124 1000E with extreme aero package. After I've received a lot of critics for how my previous W124 design will affect the aerodynamic especially the rear bumper. Therefore the previous design has been paused to put into production.

So the idea is this restomod concept with M177 engine installed since many garage tuners are successfully installing V12 engine and M156.
Bornite paint, simple wood trim and black leather interior. Rotiform 19 inch wheel with black painted caliper. Original grille and also chrome pieces.

The design overall is inspired by W212 E63S and C63s black series so I've added alot of vents, such as in fender, rear bumper, the diffuser and front bumper sideways.

Let me know what you guys think! Still this is not for purist!

Kind regards.

 

[TerryA]

Awesome Draginev,

When will we see one of your designs on the road?

 

[Draginev]

Awesome Draginev,

When will we see one of your designs on the road?

That's a good question. I'm aware how much attention the first design got into the world and caught many interests but sadly can't meet the high price. If we are looking on todays economy that have been affected by several factors such as inflation and wars. So I've asked Mozy not to produce the kit while I've worked on V2 design instead and targeting the clients who wants to undergo a high quality resto-mods with heavy pocket. Same with C126 project.

But this time the design V2 has no affiliation with Mozy who is bodykit builder in Thailand.

So there is a plan B. I will be on a lookout for W124 next year and from there on I would love to apply my design on to it. In meantime if there is experienced garage tuners in Europe who would love to build this and offer the restomods project to potential clients.

And by the way, my first design has already been copied by some guy living in third world country such as Azerbaijan but instead the fog light is the original AMG but put it vertically. So the result looked horrendous.

 

[Draginev]

Now here is the facelift version, W124 E1000 restomod concept.
Now this was requested by member here @Redoxgg for facelift version. The vision is inspired by Aston Martin, car model: Aston Martin Valour paint selection for his W124 E420.

Plasma blue paint, Bronze paint secondary accessories and BBS LM-R 19 inch wheels!

 

[Draginev]

Design reveal of W126 SEL 1000. First time ever, putting a modern interior from C217 S63 AMG. More photos will come.

 

[motor gear head]

Now here is the facelift version, W124 E1000 restomod concept.
Now this was requested by member here @Redoxgg for facelift version. The vision is inspired by Aston Martin, car model: Aston Martin Valour paint selection for his W124 E420.

Plasma blue paint, Bronze paint secondary accessories and BBS LM-R 19 inch wheels!

first time in 6months i opened the form

 

[Draginev]

W126 SEL 1000 interior photoshoots.

 

[Draginev]

W126 SEL 1000 photoshoots 3.

 

[TerryA]

@Draginev,
I think your renderings a really great. You have a real talent for automotive design. Maybe it’s just a hobby now but I really hope your going to apply it to that profession.

Whatever you do I think you’ll be great at it. Keep up the good work.

 

[Draginev]

@Draginev,
I think your renderings a really great. You have a real talent for automotive design. Maybe it’s just a hobby now but I really hope your going to apply it to that profession.

Whatever you do I think you’ll be great at it. Keep up the good work.

I do work with this as a hobby whenever I get the free time. Especially when I cannot bear to see the modern Mercedes so I'm trying to inspire to bring Bruno Sacco era back with modern touch.

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. And someday who knows where I will land. My first W124 design that was inspired by BRABUS on Instagram got removed by BRABUS. Simply they didn't like a 3D-artist using their name but understandably it is trademark infringement but I'm no tuner or anything yet But other 3D-artist didn't bother BRABUS much as they do to me.

 

[Draginev]

I've been doing some fun animation with W126 SEL. Take a look!

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[Draginev]

Doing some fun short animation for W124. The file is to big so take a look on here.
Also, this is my 2nd attempt to modernize headlight this time.

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[imgn-dragon]

dude this is so sexy, i love the black mozart the most. I have some questions I know you're still early in the phase of this but, what w124 do you recommend one to buy for this build? And what engine option? I assume you intend people to engine swap this? Also, how would one get their interior like that?

 

[Draginev]

dude this is so sexy, i love the black mozart the most. I have some questions I know you're still early in the phase of this but, what w124 do you recommend one to buy for this build? And what engine option? I assume you intend people to engine swap this? Also, how would one get their interior like that?

Hi there. First of all let me clarify this. It is just a 3D-concept for modern restomods that would apply to W124. So imagine an experience tuners that can make this happen to offer this on request whereby it is done on drivetrain upgrade, interior and so forth. Just like the HWA team doing for their new EVO 190E.

My aim is just designing the car to appear modern in todays standard and loading them with modern components with combinations of functions. As far as I know you would be better off W124 with V8 so 400E and up OR you can achieve this work by maybe chassis swap from modern Mercedes and then combined with my design would be suitable for this. That depends in the end how much resources you want to put in but it won't be cheap unless you are experienced garage head who can do everything in house.

 

[Draginev]

I've begun to to start with making a detailed 3D-model version of the W140 with detailed original interior. Perhaps might also do the engine bay aswell. Keep in mind that even the car is 1:1 scale the interior has not been 3D-scanned so it is all just eyeballing to get close as much as possible.

 

[Draginev]

Project update on W140 interior. The rear room appear to come closer to detail.

 

[Draginev]

I forgot to post updates on the W140 project since I've finished it already so I will make 2nd post. This is the W140 dashboard now.

 

[Draginev]

Here is the teaser photos of the W140 project!

 

[Draginev]

Here is the final render of the W140 Also finally acquired the M159 engine with SLS manifold that was originally planned for the W124 that will happen in the future aswell.

 

[Draginev]

Here is the Head2Head between W140 and W223 to view the past and the present match today.

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