Top Secret Vending Machine
Winner of the Sketchfab 3D Modeling Challenge: Vending Machines
Concept
The idea began with a normal-looking vending machine, but one that dispenses unusual and impractical items. Inspiration came from a retro wood-paneled machine you might find in a 1960s hotel lobby. I drew on design cues from Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and decided to balance the scene with a chair and plant to frame the machine.
Design Choices
With a 60s spy theme in mind, the vending machine was stocked with party essentials for a secret agent:
A tuxedo
A silenced Walther PPK
Chesterfield cigarettes
A martini
A Rolex Submariner
Small finishing touches made it feel lived in, like a cigarette in the ashtray and a half-finished martini glass. The currency slot was switched to pounds, and a UK plug was added for a subtle British touch.
Modeling & Tools
Progress timelapse
The model was created in Blender and textured in Substance Painter. Materials and lighting were chosen to blend into a ballroom or casino setting while still highlighting the unusual contents.
Final Model
Interactive 3D model (Sketchfab)
Final Cycles render
References & Extras
Below are the 3D models of individual items used in the vending machine, along with reference images that inspired the project.
Rolex Submariner – The iconic spy watch, modeled in detail.
Walther PPK – Compact silenced pistol, Bond’s signature choice.
Martini – Classic shaken martini, complete with olive garnish.
Ashtray & Cigarette – A smoked Chesterfield, still burning.
Tuxedo – A tailored black tux, essential for any agent.