Asset Breakdown
Here is a simple explanation of what makes this model special and how it is designed:
The Overall Concept This asset is a standard vertical water storage tank, commonly made of heavy-duty plastic (polyethylene). It is an essential utility object found on rooftops, farms, construction sites, or residential backyards for storing clean water.
Durable Blue Plastic The tank is a solid, vibrant blue color, which is the standard industry color for fresh water containers to block sunlight and prevent algae growth. The surface has a subtle matte texture that mimics real rotomolded plastic.
Structural Ribbing The cylindrical body features horizontal rings or ribs molded directly into the shape. These ridges add strength to the walls, preventing the tank from bulging or bursting under the heavy pressure of the water inside.
Top Molded Lugs Near the top rim, there are four small, rectangular protrusions (lugs). In the real world, these act as handles for lifting the empty tank or anchor points to strap it down during high winds.
Open Top Rim The top features a central circular opening with a raised collar. This is designed to be fitted with a lid or connected to inlet pipes, making it easy to integrate into a plumbing system in your game scene.
Technical Notes
Files Included: FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, ZIP (Textures). Quick Tip: Plastic is slightly translucent. Enable Subsurface Scattering (SSS) in your material settings to allow a tiny bit of light to pass through the edges, making the plastic look thick and realistic.
STL (Stereolithography, filesize: 2.38 MB), OBJ (OBJ, filesize: 21.9 MB), FBX (Autodesk FBX, filesize: 27.1 MB), PNG (PNG, filesize: 21.9 MB), GLTF (glTF, filesize: 27.5 MB), OTHER (Other, filesize: 1.16 MB)