V&A text: This is an image of Nandi, the sacred bull-calf. In Sanskrit Nandi means ‘joyfulness’ or ‘blissfulness’ and refers to the emotions experienced by a devotee in the presence of Lord Shiva. Temples dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu lord of creation and destruction, are found throughout the Indian subcontinent. An essential element in any Shiva temple is the image of Nandi. It occupies an axial position, focusing the attention of the faithful from the outer halls of the temple directly into its spiritual heart, the ‘garbhagrha’ (‘womb chamber’).
Late 16th century-early 17th century (made).

114 images, sony A600 gallery lighting, reality capture 1.1. Poorly captured ears, under foreleg and very shiny stone. Quite a reasonable model given that....

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O24787/nandi-figure-unknown/

Nandi Bull

*Strix varia*, or the barred owl, can be commonly found in dense forests and wooded swamps in southwestern Canada, Washington, Oregon and northern California. The barred owl is, on average 48-51 cm tall, and has a rounded-head with grey-white facial disc. Where many owls have ear tufts, the barred owl does not.

The small serrations on an owl’s primary feathers creates small vortices reducing noise from wind drag to near zero. The silent flight of owls inspired the biomimetic solution to wind noise caused by the Shinkansen Bullet Train as it travels near 350km/h. These serrations also inspired the redesign of  Ziehl-Abegg, Inc’s fan blades, reducing noise and improving energy efficiency. Read more here: https://asknature.org/idea/shinkansen-train/  https://asknature.org/idea/fe2-owlet-axial-fan/ 

More info here: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Strix_varia/

Accession number: 158.14

Scanned and digitally sculpted by Louis Rakovich

Barred Owl Skull

Uranus – High-Detail 3D Planet Model

This 3D model represents Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun and one of the most unique worlds in our solar system. Known for its pale blue coloration and extreme axial tilt, Uranus stands out as a calm, distant, and mysterious ice giant.

This model is designed with a smooth, minimal, and atmospheric presentation, making it ideal for space visualizations, cinematic scenes, educational projects, and sci-fi environments. The soft lighting and subtle color gradients emphasize the planet’s quiet, otherworldly presence.

Optimized for real-time use, this asset is suitable for interactive applications, simulations, and artistic space scenes.

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Uranus: Coldest Planet and Worst Smelling Planet

"Developed in the late 20th Century, the modern variant KA-520K Super Hokum remains the backbone of Russia's attack helicopter force. Distinctive coaxial rotor design."

Battlefield 2042 - Ka-520 Super Hokum

The Airbus Helicopters X3 (pronounced "X-cube") is an experimental gyrodyne built by Eurocopter, renamed Airbus Helicopters in 2014. It follows the Boeing X-wing (X-shaped rotor/wing) and Sikorsky X2 (two coaxial counter-rotating rotors) high-speed helicopter prototypes.
The X3 demonstrator is equipped with two combustion turbines that drive, via the main gearbox, a five-bladed horizontal main rotor and two propeller thrusters mounted on wing stubs. It is an assembly of a Dauphin airframe and an Eurocopter EC175 main gearbox with two additional outputs for the pusher propellers. RTM322
The machine does not require a tail rotor for anti-torque, as this function is performed by a difference in thrust between the two propulsion propellers. Combining the speed of an airplane and the agility of a helicopter.
On March 30, 2017, this unique X3 was presented to the Saint-Victoret Aviation Museum, enriching the collection of helicopters.
. [Quick modeling with SketchUp.]

X Cube- Flying-Test Low Poly

This is a one-stroke cross-shaped knot domain transformed into a closed tubular mesh with woven crossings and verified topology. 
Generated, not hand-modeled: the Celtic Cross starts as a gate-constrained one-stroke path on a 30-grid cross domain, then becomes a Catmull–Rom ribbon and a 10-sided tube via parallel-transport framing and z-lift weaving. 
Its unique mechanism is a ring inscribed into four arms, with knotwork continuously filling both the circle and the axial cross
The generator builds it as a circular ring inscribed in a four-arm cross, then fills both the ring and the arms with continuous knotwork so the form reads as one braided spatial system. 
In 3D, the Celtic Cross gains a strong ceremonial mass: the central ring stabilizes the object while the four arms extend as balanced directional axes, giving the piece the presence of a carved ritual sign translated into full volumetric topology.

Generated by PAPP Framework.

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This 3D model represents a Deep Groove Ball Bearing, one of the most widely used rolling bearings in mechanical systems. The bearing consists of an inner race, outer race, and a series of balls that enable smooth rotational motion while reducing friction between moving components.

Deep groove ball bearings are commonly used in electric motors, gearboxes, automotive systems, and industrial machinery due to their ability to support both radial and axial loads.

Nut & Bolt

The atlas (C1) and axis (C2) are the first two vertebrae of the cervical spine, uniquely specialized to support the skull and enable a wide range of head movements. The atlas is a ring-shaped vertebra that lacks a vertebral body and spinous process. It articulates superiorly with the occipital condyles of the skull, forming the atlanto-occipital joint, which allows nodding movements.

The axis, located directly below the atlas, is distinguished by the odontoid process (dens), a tooth-like projection that extends upward into the anterior arch of the atlas. This structure enables rotational movement of the head at the atlanto-axial joint.

Together, the atlas and axis provide both stability and mobility to the craniovertebral junction, protecting the spinal cord while allowing precise and controlled head movements. Key anatomical features visible in this model include the anterior and posterior arches of the atlas, lateral masses, transverse foramina, and the dens and spinous process of the axis.

Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) – Cervical Vertebrae

For proper use, we recommend downloading the source format.The converted file is intended only for use in the web viewer. In the source file, the following are fully preserved:✔ full scene structure✔ complete materials without reduction✔ correct PBR texture maps✔ correct object namesIf you plan to use this model in production, choose the Original format.188 kW Peak 440kW EVO axial flux electric motors have one of the highest usable power and torque densities of any electric vehicle drive motor available on the market today. Because of this they are suitable for a range of high performance drivetrain applications.

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