diff --git a/code/3DSHelper.h b/code/3DSHelper.h
index f0ab18e51..d70a6baf7 100644
--- a/code/3DSHelper.h
+++ b/code/3DSHelper.h
@@ -388,6 +388,20 @@ struct Material
     }
 
 
+    //! Constructor with explicit name
+    explicit Material(const std::string &name)
+    : mDiffuse            ( ai_real( 0.6 ), ai_real( 0.6 ), ai_real( 0.6 ) ) // FIX ... we won't want object to be black
+    , mSpecularExponent   ( ai_real( 0.0 ) )
+    , mShininessStrength  ( ai_real( 1.0 ) )
+    , mShading(Discreet3DS::Gouraud)
+    , mTransparency       ( ai_real( 1.0 ) )
+    , mBumpHeight         ( ai_real( 1.0 ) )
+    , mTwoSided           (false)
+    {
+        mName = name;
+    }
+
+
     Material(const Material &other)            = default;
     Material(Material &&other)                 = default;