The dromon - a type of galley, became the most important type of warship of the Byzantine navy from the 5th to 12th centuries AD, after which the Italian-style galley superseded it. It developed from the ancient liburnian, which was the mainstay of the Roman navy during classical antiquity. Bring historical naval warfare to life with this meticulously crafted Dromon warship 3D model—ideal for cinematic production, game development, VR/AR experiences, historical reconstructions, and educational projects. This asset captures the iconic Byzantine-era war vessel with exceptional attention to detail, blending historical accuracy with a visually striking artistic style.
Content: a fully equipped Dromon deck featuring weapons, props, ship structure, and ornamentation carefully modeled and textured for realistic results. From the carved figureheads to the rigging, shields, oars, and deck equipment, every element is crafted to deliver production-quality visuals.
- Dromon Ship
- Props (cannon, cannonballs, cannonball rack, wooden barrels, metal buckets, wooden buckets, wooden crates, wooden boxes, wooden stools, ropes, pulleys, oars, shields with painted patterns, rugs/carpet runners, wooden planks, candles with melted wax, metal helmet, animal skull, framed painting, small figurines/statues, treasure chest, horse figurine, goblet, drinking horns, mast with rigging, wooden railing, hooks, wooden posts, metal basin, small table, ropes tied around the mast, decorative trim on ship hull)
- Environment (water, people, rock) not included
File Types
- Unreal Engine 5.3.2. Native, ready for rendering, Light setup included.
- 3ds Max 2019. Native, ready for rendering. Materials V-Ray.
- GLTF
- FBX
- OBJ
- GLB
- Blender 4
- Cinema 4d r21
Preview render: 3ds max + V-ray, Unreal Engine 5.6
- UE project preview: https://youtu.be/WD9ui_Nka54
- 3ds Max project preview: https://youtu.be/AaQNK6S0XUY
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Geometry
1.7 M Polys
Scale
Real-world-size
Textures
Included
- textures.zip - textures for native 3ds Max project
- png_textures.zip - same textures in PNG for additional formats (obj, Unity, etc)
Design & Style
- Historical Byzantine naval design inspired by classic dromon warships.
- Accurate longship proportions with a single large mast, forward and aft sails.
- Integrated rower decks with full sets of weathered oars.
- Authentic battle-ready equipment, including naval cannon, cannonballs, barrels, crates, buckets, benches, and decorative rugs.
- Decorative shields along the sides, inspired by Viking and Byzantine motifs.
- Sculpted animal-head prow and stern embellishments.
Model Features
Exterior
- High-detail hull with realistic wood grain and aged wear.
- Front and rear sails with natural cloth simulation.
- Full rigging system with ropes, pulleys, and mast structure.
- Side-mounted shields with hand-painted patterns.
- Textured oars with realistic metal corrosion and paint wear.
Deck Elements
- Cannon with metal oxidation and wooden carriage structure.
- Organized cannonball rack with metal spheres.
- Multiple barrels, crates, buckets, containers, and props.
- Two long ornamental runners with patterned red carpets.
- Lanterns, benches, rope coils, and navigation tools.
- Weathered metallic elements, including armor plates and fixtures.
Colors
- Natural aged wood (light and medium browns)
- Oxidized steel and bronze metals
- Worn red carpets with patterned edges
- Multi-colored shields (green, red, yellow, white, blue)
- Weathered sailcloth (tan, brown shades)
- Mixed grayscale and metallic cannonballs and fixtures
Use Cases
- Historical game projects (RTS, RPG, naval combat, etc.)
- Cinematic sequences and visual effects
- VR/AR historical experiences
- Medieval/antique thematic artworks
- Educational visualizations
- 3D animation and storytelling projects
Support
BEFORE YOU LEAVE A RATING ON MY 3D MODEL: If you have any questions or issues with my models (formats, textures) just WRITE ME. I always answer and support my clients. Please message me PM or use my email: oleg.verenko@gmail.com
Tags
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