The Sikorsky S-38 is a high-quality, photo-real 3D model of the legendary American twin-engine sesquiplane amphibian that earned the nickname The Explorer's Air Yacht. Developed in the late 1920s, the S-38 was instrumental in the early success of Pan American Airways and was famously used by world-renowned explorers like Martin and Osa Johnson. This asset captures the aircraft's distinctive configuration, featuring a boat-hull fuselage and twin tail booms supported by a complex network of struts and rigging. The model is presented in an eye-catching Zebra explorer livery, featuring a black-and-white striped hull, a dark grey nose, and a high-visibility orange band across the expansive upper wing.
The model is built with high-accuracy, low-poly geometry and utilizes clean, base-color shading suitable for various lighting environments. All renders are provided without post-processing.
Suitable for all major 3D software suites, including Blender, 3ds Max, Maya, and Unreal Engine. Ideal for historical aviation simulations, documentaries on the golden age of exploration, and high-fidelity visualizations of classic American aerospace engineering.
Features:
High-quality polygonal model, correctly scaled to represent the dimensions of the original eight-seat amphibian.
Fully textured with all materials applied, covering the unique striped hull and fabric-covered wings.
Accurate representation of the sesquiplane design, featuring a large upper wing and smaller lower wing stubs with stabilizing floats.
Detailed cockpit area with realistic multi-pane glazing and internal station details for the crew and passengers.
Realistic retractable landing gear assembly shown in the extended position for land operations, integrated with the hull structure.
Features two detailed radial engines mounted on the upper wing, each housing a two-blade propeller with polished spinners.
Professionally designed at real-world scale with detailed exterior and specialized twin-boom tail assembly.
Blender objects are logically named and organized for easy scene integration.
All textures and materials are included in the package.
No cleanup is required—the model is ready for immediate use in your project.
File Formats:
Blender
OBJ
FBX
USD
STL
GLTF
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