Version 2.0 - Updated For 2026

MASTER HARD OPS & BOXCUTTER
IN JUST 7 DAYS AND MAKE YOUR
BLENDER WORKFLOW 8× FASTER

The most comprehensive Hard Ops & Boxcutter course for Blender - rebuilt from the ground up with 6+ years of professional modelling experience.

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★★★★★ "Just finished the SciFi truck course and learned a lot. It was a great journey and was 100% worth it."
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★★★★★ "This was so much more fun than sub-d... loved exploring cuts/designs with Boxcutter booleans. Went a step further and made the turntable animation render as well."
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// What's inside

Everything You Get - Module by Module

20+ hours of content across 3 core sections plus 2 bonus modules. Built on 6+ years of real-world professional modelling.

Hard Ops & Boxcutter course modules
Everything from installation to master-level professional application.

Unlike the 2021 release, this version has been rebuilt from the ground up to reflect the latest updates and techniques. Every tool is taught in the context of real-world scenarios - so you develop an intuitive, professional workflow, not just isolated feature knowledge.

1
Introduction & Setup Foundation

This section covers the essential foundation - ensuring you know why and how to use these add-ons together before diving deeper.

01Installation & Management - how to install, uninstall, and properly manage these add-ons within Blender
02Troubleshooting & Support - common issues users face and how to resolve them
03Hard Ops vs. Boxcutter - their differences, strengths, and why they work best together
04Optimal Setup - recommended configurations to maximise efficiency in your workflow
2
Essentials - Tools & Menus Core Skills

A deep dive into the fundamental tools and menus of both add-ons - taught in real-world scenarios, not in isolation.

01General Workflow Introduction - how to incorporate Hard Ops & Boxcutter into your Blender projects
02Menus & Tools in Context - how menus dynamically change based on selection types
03Object selection, Edit mode interactions, Multi-object selections, Cutter-specific selections
04Boolean operations deep dive - slices, cuts, insets, and joins
05Bevel & sharpen workflows - keeping your mesh clean under pressure
06Array, mirror, and repeat systems - building complex forms fast
3
Sci-Fi Truck Modelling Project Full Project

Hands-on project taking you through the entire modelling process of a sci-fi truck - from a basic cube to a fully detailed model.

01Design Fundamentals - the importance of blockouts and concept refinement
02Hard Ops & Boxcutter for Modelling - using add-ons to improve workflow while creating a professional-grade asset
03Full Project Workflow - step-by-step guidance on building a complex model from scratch
04Body panels, chassis, suspension, and mechanical detail passes
05Greebling & surface detailing techniques
06Final cleanup & mesh optimization for render
B1
Bonus: Rendering & Post-Processing 4-Hour Bonus

A fully comprehensive 4-hour segment focused on rendering and finalising your model.

01Mesh Cleanup & Preparation - optimizing for decals, trimsheets, and texturing with MaterialWorks
02Detailing & Texturing - high-quality decals and trims from the Ultimate Decal Pack & MaterialWorks
03Scene Setup & Rendering - framing, composition, lighting, and creating a polished final render
04Photoshop Post-Processing - enhancing your renders with professional post-processing techniques
B2
Bonus: Advanced Techniques & Hidden Features Bonus

Essential for users who want to unlock the full potential of these add-ons and develop their own personalised workflow.

01Unexplored Features - powerful tools in Hard Ops & Boxcutter that remain undocumented or poorly explained online
02Customization & Optimized Workflows - tailoring the add-ons to fit your specific needs
03Building your own personalised workflow for maximum speed and repeatability
// Inside The Course
Hard Ops & Boxcutter course final render
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// Is this for you?

This Is For You If...

If any of these sound familiar, this course was built exactly for you.

🐌
Your Blender workflow is painfully slow

You're spending hours on Boolean operations, bevels, and cleanup that should take minutes. Hard Ops and Boxcutter automate the tedious parts so you can focus on design.

😤
You own Hard Ops or Boxcutter but barely use them

The official documentation is outdated and fragmented. You need someone to show you the full system - not isolated features, but how everything works together.

🔍
You're piecing together free tutorials that contradict each other

YouTube tutorials cover tools in isolation. This course teaches them in the context of real-world professional scenarios so the knowledge actually sticks.

🏗️
You want to build complex hard surface models

Sci-fi vehicles, mechs, weapons, industrial assets - the kind of work that requires a fast, precise, repeatable workflow. That's exactly what this course builds.

🎯
You want a portfolio-worthy project to show off

The sci-fi truck modelling project takes you from a basic cube to a fully detailed, professionally rendered model. Something real to put in front of clients.

You want to model 8x faster

Working fast isn't cutting corners - it's knowing which tools to reach for and in what order. By the end you'll have master-level understanding and the speed to match.

// Course Model Composite
Hard Ops & Boxcutter course model composite
// What students say

6,400+ Students. Real Results.

Our students save 850+ hours of modeling time per year - all for $97. Not buying this doesn't save you money. It costs you 850 hours.

Arjen
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"Hi, my version of the truck from the Ultimate guide to Hard Ops Boxcutter. Really enjoyed the course. Critiques are very welcome."

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Roy Sullivan
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"As a GM teacher I know a natural teacher when I hear one and Ryuu is a GM himself. This is truly a GM Teacher."

RS
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Hubert McIntyre
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"Thankyou very much!! For all of your Fantastic Work!!"

HM
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arunairdraws
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"This was so much more fun than sub-d... loved exploring cuts/designs with Boxcutter booleans. Went a step further and made the turntable animation render as well."

AR
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Arun email
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"Thank you for being so inspiring with your YouTube videos... I believe the workflow you employ with hardops/boxcutter/machinetools/meshmachine/materialworks is the most epic best one."

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John Dwyer
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"Really great overview thanks - I like this method of explanation. Its clear and easy to digest."

JD
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orange7
★★★★★

"Just finished the SciFi truck course and learned a lot. It was a great journey and was 100% worth it."

O7
orange7Student review
★★★★★

"If you own Hard Ops & Boxcutter then this is the manual you need to get the full use of the products! One of the best and more essential tutorials I have come across in a while."

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ChrisStudent review
★★★★★

"I'm a 68 year old Grand Master in Taekwon-do and I've taught 1000's of students. As a GM teacher I know a natural teacher when I hear one - Ryuu is a GM himself. He makes it not only enjoyable to listen to but easy to learn from. This is truly a GM Teacher."

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// Why this over anything else

Built Different. Here's Why.

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The ONLY Hard Ops & Boxcutter Course on the Internet

Covers everything from installation to professional-level applications. No other course goes this deep on Hard Ops & Boxcutter - including advanced features that are completely undocumented online.

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Completely Revamped from the Original Course

Unlike the 2021 release, this version has been rebuilt from the ground up to reflect the latest updates and techniques. It builds on 5+ additional years of hands-on professional experience since the original.

Updated for 2026 with 6+ Years of Experience

Built entirely on real-world professional workflows - not theory. Every technique taught here is something we've used on actual client and portfolio projects over 6+ years.

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Exclusive Bonus Content

Includes access to the original course's sci-fi ship modelling section - giving you TWO full modelling projects to learn from. Plus the Rendering, Advanced Techniques, and CheatSheet bonuses included free.

// The Course Project
Hard Ops & Boxcutter course project renders
// Pricing

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  • BONUS: Advanced Techniques / Hidden Features $67 value
  • BONUS: Tips & Shortcut Keys PDF CheatSheet $27 value
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// The honest breakdown

Should You Buy This?

Here's the direct answer. No fluff.

1
You're Already Paying For This - In Wasted Time

Every week you model without this knowledge, you're burning hours on manual work that should be automated. At $25/hr, you're losing the cost of this course every single week. You've probably already "paid" for it 10 times over in wasted sessions. The $97 just makes the waste stop.

2
There Is Literally No Other Resource That Covers This

Not on YouTube. Not anywhere. This is the only comprehensive Hard Ops & Boxcutter course on the internet. Your alternative isn't "learn it free" - it's spend 200 hours piecing together outdated, conflicting tutorials and still not understanding the full system.

3
The Math Is Embarrassing

850 hours saved per year. $97 course. That's $0.11 per hour saved. Your morning coffee costs more per hour than this. If your time is worth anything at all, this pays for itself in the first week and keeps paying forever.

4
The Risk Is Completely Removed

14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Go through the whole course, build the truck, and if you're not happy - email us and we'll refund you. There is zero financial risk here. The only way you lose is by not trying it.

5
One Portfolio Piece Pays For This 50x Over

You leave this course with a complete, professional-grade sci-fi truck render. One freelance job from showing that work pays $97 in the first 30 minutes.

6
Every Day You Wait Is a Day You Can't Get Back

You're already modelling. You're already spending the hours. You might as well speed up your workflow by 800% by investing a few hours learning these tools. It is illogical to not do this.

The math is simple
850+Hours saved per year
$97One-time cost
$0.11Cost per hour saved

For every $1 you spend, you get back approximately 219 hours of modeling time. At any reasonable hourly rate, not buying this course is one of the most expensive decisions you can make as a Blender artist.

If you buy
  • Master Hard Ops & Boxcutter in 7 days
  • Save 850+ hours of modeling time per year
  • Build a portfolio-ready project you own forever
  • Work at 8x the speed - starting immediately
  • Unlock features most Blender artists don't know exist
  • 14-day guarantee - zero risk
If you don't
  • Keep working at a fraction of your potential speed
  • Continue wasting hours on work that should take minutes
  • Let the add-ons you already paid for collect dust
  • Piece together contradictory YouTube tutorials forever
  • Miss out on the ONLY comprehensive course that exists
  • Throw away 850 hours of your time this year
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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee. No questions asked.

If you model in Blender and you don't have this course, you are working harder than you need to - every single day.

The course costs $97. The guarantee is 14 days. The decision takes 30 seconds. The only question is how much longer you want to keep wasting time.

// Course Results
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// Your instructors

Built by People Who Actually Use These Tools

Josh
Josh Co-Founder, Blender Bros

Josh is a 3D hard surface artist, educator, and YouTuber who has been using Blender for nearly a decade. He has a passion for helping people fulfil their 3D goals and visions, while also providing the necessary resources needed to achieve mastery. You can find his hard surface modelling tutorials on YouTube, where he helps over 190,000 artists master their craft.

Ryuu
Ryuu Co-Founder, Blender Bros

Ryuu is a Tokyo-based multi-genre artist, author, and educator. His current focus is on 3D hard surface concept art and creating 3D courses for Blender. Ryuu is also a professional portrait photographer and a certified Master of Japanese Calligraphy with the All Japan Calligraphy and Literature Association, as well as an author of several books on the subject of Japanese writing systems.

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// FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need to already own Hard Ops and Boxcutter?

Yes - Hard Ops and Boxcutter are paid add-ons available from the Blender Market. This course teaches you how to use them, it doesn't include the add-ons themselves (we aren't the devs). They cost $38 for life.

What level of Blender experience do I need?

You should be comfortable with the basics of Blender - navigating the viewport, creating objects, and understanding edit mode. You don't need to be advanced, but this isn't a Blender beginner course. If you know the fundamentals and want to speed up your hard surface workflow, this is the right next step.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access. Once you're in, you're in. There are no renewals, no subscriptions, and no expiry date.

What's the difference between Basic and Platinum?

Both tiers include the full course and all bonus modules. The difference is in the value stack — Platinum includes additional bonus programs (Compositing for 3D Artworks and Design Vault) at a higher price point. If you want everything, go Platinum. If you want just the core course and bonuses, Basic is the right choice.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes - 14 Days. If you go through the material and aren't satisfied, email us at [email protected] and we'll refund you in full. We're confident in what we've built, and we don't want anyone's money if it isn't working for them.

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