Archive republication: This article was originally published on 19 January 2021. It has been translated into English and lightly updated for clarity while preserving the original reporting and context.
Sky Captain and the Ape of Tomorrow
Meet Marcus Hope. He may look like an ordinary chimpanzee flight captain — or “Sky Captain”, as this megaprimate calls himself — but Marcus stands out among his professional peers. He is presented as the world’s first ape to hold a state-certified pilot’s licence. His polished flying goggles were created by 3D artist Konstantin Gdalevich, who sculpted the character in ZBrush.
The first video below offers a tour of the character’s creation, while a second clip presents the finished 3D character as a turntable.
Sculpt a primate aviator in ZBrush — by Konstantin Gdalevich
3D Character Creation Turntable by Konstantin Gdalevich
