A photorealistic 3D recreation of the iconic 1970s AKAI 4000DS reel-to-reel tape recorder. Focused on replicating the authentic materials of the era — brushed aluminum panels, bakelite-style knobs, and polished chrome. Lighting was carefully tuned to capture subtle reflections and shadow depth, enhancing the machine’s vintage mechanical presence.

Type of work: 3D modeling & rendering

Tools: Womp3D

Focus: Realism, materials, lighting, vintage product recreation

Inspiration: AKAI 4000DS (1970s)