LEGO Speed Champions Land Rover Defender Concept Model

Hello all, I've been taking a break from my usual 3D modelling to dabble in a software called Studio 2.0, developed by LEGO and the Bricklink team. LEGO has had a huge impact on my creative growth for as long as I remember, so I wanted to have a go at designing some models of my own, and there was no better place to start than with the iconic Land Rover Defender 110. Now this isn't the first time LEGO have made a Defender, having Technic and Classic releases of short wheel base Defenders, but I wanted to design mine in the style of the Speed Champions Range using my family’s red long wheel base Defender as inspiration.
Keeping with the Speed Champions 8 stud wide builds, I wanted the model to have a combination of looks and functionality, whilst still being feasible as a LEGO set with the ability to withstand play. I took my time researching multiple Speed Champions builds and focused on making a strong under carriage that can take some stress without causing the entire model to crumble. I then focused on including as many of the Defender’s iconic features I could, such as the smooth but brick like body and the slightly dated and, let’s face it, dangerous bench seats.
The bonnet is held on with two clips and can be removed to reveal the Defender’s detailed monstrous engine. As mentioned earlier, the interior features the iconic bench seats, being able to carry up to 6 Minifigures (although the actual defender can carry up to 12 people!).
I also used a sister software called PartDesigner to create some pieces that the great LEGO catalogue seemed to be missing. That Included a 1 x 1 rail stud that I used for the roof guttering and an 8 stud wide windscreen piece for the windscreen itself. I endeavoured to use as many official LEGO pieces as possible, however I reasoned that these pieces should most likely exist already and are not overly far-fetched.
So overall I can say I'm rather proud of my first step into LEGO model creation. I found myself more knowledgeable about LEGO pieces and model creation than I was expecting, my extensive history (borderline addiction) with LEGO helped me experiment with building techniques. This won’t be my last design as I found the whole journey incredibly enjoyable, combining my two greatest loves of 3D modelling and well... LEGO.
Thank you for reading