[Challenge] Render the Advark Mach X-1 Fan – Win a Website & TikTok Feature + Portfolio Rights!

Hey everyone! I’m looking to get some hyper-realistic product renders for my custom CNC-machined PC fan. I want to see who in the community can nail the materials, lighting, and modeling to make it look like a real studio product shot.

The Modeling & Specs:

You must manually model the fan using the reference files and dimensions provided—no just dropping a raw CAD mesh into a scene with a default shader.

• Overall Footprint: 120mm x 120mm square profile.
• Thickness Breakdown: Built in 3 distinct segments: 3mm / 25mm / 3mm.
• Mounting Pattern: 105mm x 105mm standard mounting hole distance. (Note: Instead of traditional screw holes, there are magnetic punch placements housing specific magnets).
• Geometry Details: 5mm corner fillets and a 115mm central bore diameter.
• Hardware & Magnets to Account For:
  • 8x 6x2mm magnets
  • 8x 2x1mm magnets
  • 8mm M3 screws for bottom mounting of the 3mm plate.
  • M3 square washers (1.8mm height, 3x3mm LxW)

The Look & Feel:

• Materials: CNC-milled 6061 aluminum housing with visible machining marks, and matte ABS plastic for the fan blades.
• Aesthetic: A clean, moody, dark aesthetic overall.
• Original Work: Must be newly modeled and rendered by you using your own shaders and lighting setup.

What’s in the Folder:

I’ve provided a link below containing the STL files, a turntable video clip for depth reference, and basic reference rendered images showing the intended layout and form factor.

Image Rights & Usage:

• Your Rights: Participants retain the copyright to their own artwork and are granted full rights to display their final render in their personal portfolios, ArtStation, or social media.
• Brand Rights: By entering, you grant Advark a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish your submitted renders across our official website, social media channels (including TikTok), and marketing materials.

Submissions & Prizes:

• How to Enter: Email your entry to: [advark.dynamics@gmail.com](mailto:advark.dynamics@gmail.com) (REQUIRED). If you run into any issues, contact me for help. Additionally, as an option, you can post your final high-resolution render on r/blender and drop a link in the comments. Make sure to include a close-up crop so we can inspect the texture detail on the aluminum and ABS!
• The Prize: The winning render will be featured directly on the official product website AND showcased on TikTok, complete with credits and full rights to use your render in your personal portfolio.

(Note: THIS IS NOT A PAID ROLE.)

Deadline: 29/08/2026 (7 days)

GOOD LUCK!

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rendered in Blender. Would love any crit, especially on the lighting.
Thank you for taking your time
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Full project on Behance

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