--- title: "Modeling project files and references" url: /docs/en-us/art/modeling/project-files last_updated: 2026-06-17T23:57:41Z description: "Download various modeling-related project files and reference files." --- # Modeling project files and references The following `.fbx`, `.blend`, and `.ma` project files are available to use as templates or as reference: Maple leaf tree ![A green maple tree mesh](../../assets/art/resources/Tree-Resource.png) A skinned tree model with the soil, branches, and leaves as separate meshes bound to a single armature. This is packaged with UV textures that can be applied with `Class.SurfaceAppearance`. This is an advanced version of the tree model used in the [Skin a simple mesh](/docs/en-us/art/modeling/skin-a-simple-mesh.md) guide. [Download](../../assets/modeling/skinned-meshes/MapleLeafTree_S3.zip) Shoebot ![A white round robot with arms and orange trim.](../../assets/art/resources/Shoebot-Resource.png) A robot non-player character used in the [Beyond The Dark](https://www.roblox.com/games/7208091524/Beyond-the-Dark-Vistech-Showcase) showcase. [Download](../../assets/modeling/meshes/reference-files/shoebot-base-model.fbx) Creature ![A black and blue alien creature with tentacles.](../../assets/art/resources/Creature-Resource.png) Creature model from the [Beyond The Dark](https://www.roblox.com/games/7208091524/Beyond-the-Dark-Vistech-Showcase) showcase. This model is made up of 11 meshes and over 50 bones. [Download](../../assets/modeling/skinned-meshes/CreatureModel.fbx) ## Avatar and accessories The following include examples and templates utilizing Roblox's required [avatar components](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies.md#components-of-an-avatar). Many of these project files and references require additional configuration in your modeling software before importing into Studio as a complete avatar character. See [Character bodies](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies.md) for additional resources and template usage instruction. ### References Fish person ![A blue-green scaly creature with a bulb-ish head ornament.](../../assets/art/resources/Fish-Person-Resource.png) A rigged and skinned humanoid character model with a full body cage, facial animation rig, and associated PBR texture maps. If this asset were to be uploaded to the Marketplace, the bulb antenna must be a separate head accessory and not part of the character's head geometry. [Download](../../assets/avatar/dynamic-heads/reference-files/Fish-Person.zip) Goblin ![A brown goblin with bright green eyes.](../../assets/art/resources/Goblin-Resource.png) A rigged and skinned humanoid character model with a full body cage, facial animation rig. [Download](../../assets/avatar/dynamic-heads/reference-files/GoblinCharacter.zip) Blocky ![A colorless blocky-like character.](../../assets/art/resources/Blocky-Resource.png) A Blocky character model with an animatable head and a full body cage. [Download](../../assets/avatar/dynamic-heads/reference-files/BlockyCharacter.fbx) Lola ![A pink-haired character complete with brown jacket, goggles, leggings, and pants.](../../assets/art/resources/Lola-Resource.png) A skinned R15 character created from the [Skin a humanoid model](/docs/en-us/art/modeling/skin-a-humanoid-model.md) guide. Since this reference model doesn't yet have [inner and outer cage mesh data](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies/specifications.md#outer-cages), this model can't equip layered clothing or accessories. [Download](../../assets/modeling/skinned-meshes/Lola.fbx) Tshirt - uncaged ![A tie-dye tshirt with a rainbow of colors in a general spiral toward the torso.](../../assets/art/resources/Tshirt-Resource.png) Uncaged example clothing ready for caging in a 3D modeling software. [Download](../../assets/accessories/reference-files/Tshirt-model.fbx) Clothing examples Caged 3D accessory models and associated PBR textures. Ready for import into Studio or in a modeling tool. [Download](../../assets/accessories/reference-files/Additional-FBX-assets.zip) Caging Examples Additional caged clothing items from How to cage Roblox's 3D [clothing video guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwZaA9Gc-WQ). [Download](../../assets/accessories/reference-files/Caging-examples.zip) Classic mannequin ![A white untextured mannequin in the blocky style.](../../assets/art/resources/Body-Scale-Classic.png) A blank mannequin using Roblox's [Classic](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies/specifications.md#classic) avatar proportions. Use this reference to aid your creation process for accessories, clothing, and characters in third-party applications. The caged `.fbx` contains the individual outer body cages for the body and may not import correctly into Studio without modification. [Model](../../assets/art/reference-files/ClassicMannequin.fbx) [With cage](../../assets/art/reference-files/ClassicMannequin_With-Cages.fbx) Rthro mannequin ![A white untextured mannequin in a larger build humanoid style.](../../assets/art/resources/Body-Scale-Rthro-Normal.png) A blank mannequin using Roblox's [Rthro Normal](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies/specifications.md#normal) avatar proportions. Use this reference to aid your creation process for accessories, clothing, and characters in third-party applications. The caged `.fbx` contains the individual outer body cages for the body and may not import correctly into Studio without modification. [Model](../../assets/art/reference-files/RthroMannequin.fbx) [With cage](../../assets/art/reference-files/RthroMannequin_With-Cages.fbx) Rthro slender mannequin ![A white untextured mannequin in a slimmer build humanoid style.](../../assets/art/resources/Body-Scale-Rthro-Slender.png) A blank mannequin using Roblox's [Rthro Slender](/docs/en-us/avatar/character-bodies/specifications.md#slender) proportions. Use this reference to aid your creation process for accessories, clothing, and characters in third-party applications. The caged `.fbx` contains the individual outer body cages for the body and may not import correctly into Studio without modification. [Model](../../assets/art/reference-files/RthroSlenderMannequin.fbx) [With cage](../../assets/art/reference-files/RthroSlenderMannequin_With-Cages.fbx) ## Templates These project files require additional configuration before they are ready for Studio import. See [Create with templates](/docs/en-us/art/characters/creating.md) for additional information. > **Warning:** If you are using Roblox's avatar template files, you must perform the [cleanup steps](/docs/en-us/art/characters/creating/combine-head-geometry.md) in order for the assets to properly validate before publishing to the Marketplace. ![A male and female presenting pair with a prominently round shaped head.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Round-Head-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Male](../../assets/art/reference-files/RoundMale.zip) [Female](../../assets/art/reference-files/RoundFemale.zip) ![A male and female presenting pair with a prominently square shaped head.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Square-Head-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Male](../../assets/art/reference-files/SquareMale.zip) [Female](../../assets/art/reference-files/SquareFemale.zip) ![A male and female presenting pair with a prominently elongated snout and mouth.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Muzzle-Head-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Male](../../assets/art/reference-files/MuzzleMale.zip) [Female](../../assets/art/reference-files/MuzzleFemale.zip) ![A male and female presenting pair with realistic body proportions and facial shape.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/SemiRealistic-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Male](../../assets/art/reference-files/SemiRealisticMale.zip) [Female](../../assets/art/reference-files/SemiRealisticFemale.zip) ![A male and female presenting pair with larger anime-like eyes and prominently oval shaped faces.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Anime-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Male](../../assets/art/reference-files/AnimeMale.zip) [Female](../../assets/art/reference-files/AnimeFemale.zip) ![A humanoid cartoonish figure with exaggerated features, including a prominent forehead, nose, and chin.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Caricature-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Download](../../assets/art/reference-files/Caricature.zip) ![A cartoonish figure with a round head and exaggerated forehead.](../../assets/art/avatar/templates/Stylized-Templates.png) Blender and .fbx template files with pre-baked avatar components. [Download](../../assets/art/reference-files/StylizedHuman.zip) ### Project files R15 rig and attachments ![A Blender visualization of bones and attachment meshes in a neutral humanoid pose.](../../assets/art/resources/Rig-And-Attachments-Resource.png) Standard armature rig template for Blender. Use this template for rigging **bodies** and **clothing** items. [Download (.blend, .ma, .fbx)](../../assets/modeling/meshes/reference-files/Rig_and_Attachments_Templates.zip) Cages for clothing ![A humanoid shaped mesh in a neutral A-pose.](../../assets/art/resources/Clothing-Cage-Resource.png) Project files for creation, includes a full-body inner and outer cage mesh for creation of **clothing** items. [Download (.blend, .ma, .fbx)](../../assets/modeling/meshes/reference-files/Clothing_Cage_Templates.zip) Cages for bodies ![A humanoid shaped mesh in a neutral A-pose. Each section of the mesh is colored differently based on the body part.](../../assets/art/resources/Body-Cages-Resource.png) Project files for creation, includes the 15 individual body part cages required for caging your avatar **bodies**. [Download (.blend, .ma, .fbx)](../../assets/modeling/meshes/reference-files/Body_Cage_Templates.zip) Combined project files Template file containing all content from previous templates, includes rig skeleton, body cages, attachment points. Use this template to rig and cage bodies and clothing. [Download (.blend, .ma, .fbx)](../../assets/modeling/meshes/reference-files/Combined_Templates.zip) ### Add-ons and tools Blender Studio plugin Open-source Blender Studio add-on that allows you to upload assets directly from Blender to Studio. [Link to Github](/docs/en-us/art/modeling/roblox-blender-plugin.md) Blender validation tool Blender add-on for verifying avatar technical compatibility before importing into Studio. [Link to instructions](/docs/en-us/art/accessories/validation-tool.md) Blender Calisthenics tool Blender add-on for checking skinning data on characters and clothing. [Link to instructions](../../assets/modeling/skinned-meshes/calisthenic-tool/CalisthenicsTool.zip)