Overview
This post will act as a living document of model ideas proposed by the community to the handful of modelers in the group.
Goal:
We are a community of SFM artists (perhaps a few modelers too), but a common issue we run into is a lack of models. Something I have noticed when talking with a few of the more active users is that we kinda know what we want, but it is all transient knowledge. Instead of continuing this trend, I'm creating a more permanent and accessible resource for the question of "what should I model" some modelers (including myself) sometimes have.
For the purposes of this document, the focus is on models that could be useful for the community as a whole. Stuff like Ponyville props, bone-mergeable props, maps, etc.
Note: There is no guarantee your proposed model idea will be modeled. This is not a requests thread, rather, it's a reference for modelers.
Guidelines:
- Be specific.
- Provide reference images if at all possible.
- Keep ideas relevant to the needs of the community (so no OC model requests, but OC props might be fine)
- Brainstorm as many ideas you'd like.
- Map ideas are fine too
- Don't pester modelers to make it.
Modelers:
If you want to, post a comment stating that you would like to create/are creating the model. No need to duplicate efforts if we don't have to. If you have an idea that you also intend to make for the community (and are willing to share), please note the idea and that you are making it. It is also probably best practice to only claim a couple at a time, and relinquish the claim if you are no longer able/willing to make it.
Bone-Mergeable Props
General Accessories
Models that do not necessarily reskin a pony for a certain purpose but instead add something to a compatible base
Clothing/Costumes/Uniforms
Superhero
![Rainbow Dash as Mare-Do-Well [SFM GMOD DL] by Jordan-da-Lego-Brony](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/adba53a4-5f58-413b-9c0c-321e06eb507a/d8cargj-fedfc7b0-a3d0-4f05-93b8-770fb69ada42.jpg/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/rainbow_dash_as_mare_do_well__sfm_gmod_dl__by_jordan_da_lego_brony_d8cargj-150.jpg)
![Applejack Captain Equestria [SFM GMOD DL] by Jordan-da-Lego-Brony](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/adba53a4-5f58-413b-9c0c-321e06eb507a/d8cn7gl-ddefffa5-9d96-4212-9cb8-9b93c27b4d3c.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/applejack_captain_equestria__sfm_gmod_dl__by_jordan_da_lego_brony_d8cn7gl-150.jpg)
![[DL/SFM/Gmod] Mistress Mare Velous by Sindroom](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/708a3967-ba05-4735-a50e-b5f39927095f/d97dz3e-1b23fb38-e27a-4ce2-90c2-29bd632e6fd8.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl_sfm_gmod__mistress_mare_velous_by_sindroom_d97dz3e-150.jpg)
![[DL SFM] Masked Matterhorn by Optimus97](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/452309c4-9c17-4577-beef-f56b2ff936cf/d96twth-f1d5a5ac-6b9d-44ff-9efc-cc095fab9fa2.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl_sfm__masked_matterhorn_by_optimus97_d96twth-150.jpg)
![[DL] Saddle Rager model by Shir0qq](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/1feaf5b3-6af7-4a49-bf97-409ec907ff55/d93qu9d-2f0a58f1-e4e3-47b0-a1b0-2495e243acaa.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl__saddle_rager_model_by_shir0qq_d93qu9d-150.jpg)
![[DL] Radiance model by Shir0qq](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/1feaf5b3-6af7-4a49-bf97-409ec907ff55/d8sv70i-d1b95ad6-da88-4a7a-a387-ac5b5ebd8643.jpg/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl__radiance_model_by_shir0qq_d8sv70i-150.jpg)
![[DL] Fili Second model by Shir0qq](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/1feaf5b3-6af7-4a49-bf97-409ec907ff55/d8shrtb-ae1447d4-92f4-4565-8d55-97391f884ee4.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl__fili_second_model_by_shir0qq_d8shrtb-150.jpg)
![[DL] Mane-iac (v1) by Pika-Robo](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/3d75cbdd-68f6-4fa5-aa15-4e356ac99973/d8s7s0b-01f0f34c-eb20-4ef2-90d2-102e268e703c.jpg/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl__mane_iac__v1__by_pika_robo_d8s7s0b-150.jpg)
- Mare Do Well costume or pony 1 :: MollyTheMoopy
- Comic Book Mane 6
- Rainbow Power Ponies
Hearths Warming Eve
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Hearths Warming Eve (Ideas)
- Twilight (Clover the Clever) 1
- Spike 1
- Pinkie (Chancellor Puddinghead) 1
- Applejack (Smart Cookie) 1
- Rarity (Princess Platinum) 1
- Fluttershy (Private Pansy) 1
- Rainbow Dash (Commander Hurricane) 1
Character Models
Models designed to represent a character. Generally, fully rigged and are able to easily be animated.
Ponies
Minor Characters
![Young Adult Spike [SFM/DL] by PacificPenguin](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/e47c50ba-cc8a-41f3-93d8-b6830cd11f6a/d8fdzv9-124df38b-f2b3-4e94-b3a0-1927e01e0a88.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/young_adult_spike__sfm_dl__by_pacificpenguin_d8fdzv9-150.jpg)
![[DL/SFM/Gmod] Cherry Jubilee by Apimpnc](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/6c755cd5-2cd6-41e3-a6b5-115e46f3adf0/d99efyg-a1af015e-7e24-4465-8ea8-5465ad2997a9.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/_dl_sfm_gmod__cherry_jubilee_by_apimpnc_d99efyg-150.jpg)
![Shining Armor [SFM/Gmod DL] by Longsword97](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/bdca6c36-5f89-4e7b-9771-f11d0c4effb0/d96zhv9-701fcfe5-6cc5-4b16-b752-cb49e54e555f.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,q_70,strp/shining_armor__sfm_gmod_dl__by_longsword97_d96zhv9-150.jpg)
Equestria Girls/Anthropomorphic
Character Model (Ideas)
- Overhauled Granny Smith 1
- Sapphire Shores 1
- Dr. Caballeron 1
- Filthy Rich 1
- Mayor Mare w/ Glasses and Neckwear 1 2
- Shining Armor w/ Armor and Uniform 1 2 3
- Prince Blueblood w/ neckwear 1
- Prim Headline 1
- Pinkie's Parents 1
- Philomena Pheonix model w/ baby version
- Diamond Dogs
- Tier 1: The three from the show 1
- Tier 2: Guard dogs
- Tier 3: SMD and other relevant bases/example QCs for M, F, and children
- Dragon
- General fully grown dragon
- Tier 1: Season 1 dragon
- Tier 2: Dragons from the Spike episode where he ran away
- Tier 3: Dragon SMD/QC bases for M, F, Children, and eggs
- Crackles the Dragon
- Hydra 1
- Chimera 1
- Timberwolves 1
- Manticore 1
- Iron Will
- Tier 1: Iron Will 1
- Tier 2: Minotaur SMD/QC bases for M, F, and Children
- Gilda/Griffon
- Tier 1: Overhaul Gilda
- Tier 2: Griffon SMD/QC bases for M, F, and Children
- Ahuizotl 1
- Mane 6 Pets 1
- Infant Ponies 1
- Tier 1: Pound and Pumpkin Cake
- Tier 2: SMD/QC bases for infant ponies
- Twilight Sparkle 1
- Rainbow Dash 1
- Applejack 1
- Rarity 1
- Fluttershy 1
- Pinkie Pie 1
- Sunset Shimmer 1
- Sunset Satan 1
- Trixie 1
- Derpy 1
- Octavia 1
- Vinyl Scratch 1
- SMD/QC bases to make OCs
- Clothing for EqG characters
General Props
Interior Props
Interior Props
Interior props are things you might find inside of a building, residence, or otherwise non-outside structure.
Interior Props (Ideas)
- Mane 6 Harmony Keys 1 :: May be already started by someone
- Changling Cocoon 1
- Openable book w/ turnable pages
Exterior Props
Models you would use for scenebuilding outside
Exterior Props (Ideas)
- Apple orchard trees
- Tier 1: Static Prop
- Tier 2: Rigged for movement of large branches
- Everfree Forest Trees 1
- Zap Apple Trees 1
- General Trees 1 2 3 4 5
- Hearts Desire Flower 1
- Luna's Chariot 1 2
- Celestia's Chariot 1 2
- Twilight's Chariot 1
- Rarity's Chariot 1
- Discord's Chariot 1
- General Chariot 1
- Small Cart (1 axel) 1
- Large Cart (2 axel) 1
- Sweet Apple Acres Cart Small 1
- Twilight Entrance Exam Cart 1
- Produce display cart 1
- Tree of Harmony with individually-bodygrouped gems
- Discord Statues 1 and 2
Maps
General guidelines
It's a plus to make night and day versions. Add realistic city backdrops in skymap. Add detail where detail is due. Example: Throne rooms and other areas often used in the show.
Complete Castle and Grounds
- Twilight's Castle in Ponyville
- Canterlot Castle
- Castle of the Two Sisters in the Everfree Forest
- Crystal Empire Castle
Exterior-Only
The focus here should be on placement and detail appropriate for ponies of the current scale. Most maps are so blank or have building models too far apart. It's hard to get a grasp of the scale of the cities as it is, and translating to 3D is kinda hard. Collaboration and testers are necessary to make sure it feels "real".
- City :: Overhauled Ponyville
- City :: Canterlot
- City :: Cloudsdale
- City ::Manehattan
Interior-Only
These maps are for interior shots. Interiors, especially living spaces, are often densely populated with objects. Focus your detail as best you can within the limitations of Source.
- House :: Fluttershy's cottage
- House :: Rainbow Dash's cloudhouse
- House :: Twilight's tree library
- House :: Rarity's Carousel Boutique
- House :: Pinkie Pie's Bakery and upstairs apartment
- School :: Ponyville Schoolhouse :: Glaber
- Environment :: Cave under Canterlot Castle (where Cadence was imprisoned)
- Environment :: Cave in Hearts Warming Eve episode
- Environment :: Mountain Map (Ep Dragonshy)
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