A large free sample of the AccuCities® textured 3D Model of London 2022 is now available on the Unreal Engine marketplace. Unlike many other assets on the marketplace, our 3D city models focus on accuracy and level of detail, rather than on the visual fidelity. We are therefore incredibly thankful to Epic Games for not only approving our samples assets, but also for making them part of their permanently free showcase collection.
The textured 3D Model of London 2022 is the latest version of AccuCities digital city model which has been in a continuous development for over 5 years. This long-awaited dataset has been created using our large and detailed Level 3 city model and the latest high-resolution oblique imagery. It is available in a multitude of formats including FBX, SKP and now in a native UE4 format.
FREE Textured 3D London 2022 sample
Free 1 km2 textured 3D Model of London 2022 sample consists of four 0.25 km2 – TQ3280SE, TQ3280SW, TQ3280NE, TQ3280NW. Because the model is produced as an upgrade of our Level 3 model, the result is a 3D model wrapped in editable textures. That means that unlike previously produced textured London models, AccuCities textured 3D London still retains its lightweight geometry and high accuracy.
Included in the 3D Model: The Shard, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern or Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. River Thames is crossed by Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge and London Bridge. Also includes Monument Station, Cannon Street Station and recently upgraded London Bridge station.
Download from Unreal Engine Marketplace
Alternative formats download links:
Download from 3D Warehouse (SketchUp) or AccuCities web store (FBX).
Evolution of AccuCities 3D Model of London
Texturing a 3D city model is no easy undertaking. Texturing a digital model produced in CAD format from oblique aerial photographs captured separately from the nadir stereo photographs was certainly a challenge.
“We have been developing a production line to texture our 3D London model for some 14 months,” says Sandor Petroczi, AccuCities Director. “Our original 3D model of London produced from 2016 survey has only been updated from 2019 aerial survey last year. The texturing process has been completed in the first half of 2021 and further upgraded in 2022. That means that whether our customers buy 3D models or subscribe to our entire 3D London dataset, they always receive the most up-to-date 3D model possible, including many planned and under-construction developments. The textured London model represents the natural next step in the evolution of this city model.”
How much does the textured 3D London model cost?
The price for a textured 3D London model is set at £4,000+VAT per square kilometer. Minimum order size is the same as for Level 3 models – 3D Model of a 0.25 km2 tile (500×500 meters area of London) is £1,000 + VAT (5 year licence).
Great news for all existing AccuCities 3D Model of London subscribers! All subscribers will receive the textured model covering 60 square kilometers as part of their subscription package* as soon as they are produced, according to the above schedule with the last delivery by the end of May 2021. There will be no extra charge for this update as it is covered by your data subscription. And of course, we will be also making the textured 3D model of London part of the Plan.City London app.
* 3D London subscription is available for £1,500+VAT / month or £12,000+VAT / year. Get in touch with us to learn more.
PDF Version: 3D London on Unreal Engine Marketplace
