Introducing Autodesk 123D Catch - YouTube
123d catch from autodesk
Autodesk 123D - 123D Catch turn photos into 3D models
now that i think about it, you probably could even make the mk8 from just the hi res pics available with this software. you just need to work a little photoshop magic
Great minds think alike!! Was looking at this the other day, very impressive bit of software! Teamed with 3D printing, will make many a person's life easier. Although, I think a lot of us here will stick to traditional methods due to love of the process itself (The process is an adventure to me, not a destination. I guess when you find the love in your life its like that?... vvery philosophical today LOLEyeofSauron said:
Introducing Autodesk 123D Catch - YouTube
123d catch from autodesk
Autodesk 123D - 123D Catch turn photos into 3D models
now that i think about it, you probably could even make the mk8 from just the hi res pics available with this software. you just need to work a little photoshop magic).
My curiosity was piqued by Autodesk's 123D catch application. So, I gave it a try and was not very impressed with the results. Maybe after a dozen tries after tweaking lighting, focus and reference points you might get a decent looking model with texture, but the mesh generated after all the adjustments still looks like a rat's nest. There is no substitute for an aspiring 3D artist and 3D modeling software. Except for maybe a 3D scannerelro said:
Great minds think alike!! Was looking at this the other day, very impressive bit of software! Teamed with 3D printing, will make many a person's life easier. Although, I think a lot of us here will stick to traditional methods due to love of the process itself (The process is an adventure to me, not a destination. I guess when you find the love in your life its like that?... vvery philosophical today LOL
Folks, with all the pictures you take of your subject for that program, you can better use them for reference to model it yourself.
Although this app may prove fun for the uninitiated, it is true that 123D simply doesn’t mean 1-2-3 done.
Well there's my review.
Who isn't philosophical? By the general definition of the word everyone is philosophical.
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Fierfek said:
My curiosity was peaked by Autodesk's 123D catch application. So, I gave it a try and was not very impressed with the results. Maybe after a dozen tries after tweaking lighting, focus and reference points you might get a decent looking model with texture, but the mesh generated after all the adjustments still looks like a rat's nest. There is no substitute for an aspiring 3D artist and 3D modeling software. Except for maybe a 3D scanner
Folks, with all the pictures you take of your subject for that program, you can better use them for reference to model it yourself.
Although this app may prove fun for the uninitiated, it is true that 123D simply doesnt mean 1-2-3 done.
Well there's my review.
Who isn't philosophical? By the general definition of the word everyone is philosophical.
True true, although I think for those who cant outright model and can do basic retopology and mesh editting, this software will be most useful to them as well as the general consumer with no knowledge of skill in physical creation - much like the general 3d printer customer base (as in shapeways etc) xD
i have to say, i tried it with 60 high res pics of the mk 8 iron man armor, and i got nothing out of it, except for a bad model of the background
can someone explain how to measure hands and feet for ironman man pdo files, its only part i find hard to do thanks ;D
Guys i needs the necklake of the iron man mk 4/6
anyone know where to find good Neon Genesis files? I think my buddy and I are gonna build EVAs together.
HERE! --> http://www.therpf.com/f24/neon-genes...models-155075/89Forever said:
I personnaly found that pepakura is an easier medium to work in that foam, hoewever foam has its advantages. I would start by using pepakura, resining and then fibreglassing then bondoing and then painting. With regards to paint, if I were doing an Iron man armour, which I am currently doing, I use a black paint for the base, then using the metallica reds and golds on top, the black base seems to give it a deeper colour and finish, which makes the armour look more metallic
Hello! I am about to embark on making my first pepakura build. I am making an ironman helmet as most people do, but I have a question or two. I did search theRPF but couldn't find this question anywhere.
What is the best glue to use? A lot of people use hot glue, but I don't have access to that, and it would seem to thick/messy for paper. Would super glue be better? or at least work well?
Thank you!
I am also doing my first pepakura buid. (Dr. Doom)
From the reading I've done, hot glue is the preferred method. Superglue is too instantaneous and rough on the fingers. I assume you are using card stock paper for your build? It's pretty durable.
Hot glue is easy to get off the skin, and pretty safe beyond the discomfort of hot glue on your hands.. Plus it can be reheated for repositioning in the event of a mistake.
I would spend the 8fingers bucks ( or less) for a gun and bag of glue sticks.
Take a look at the pepakura sticky at the top of the costumes forum. All kinds of information, including glues, can be found there
Thanks guys. I will have a look at the sticky, it must have not pinged from my search. Thanks for the tips.
Just my two cents, but i have used super glue, hot glue high melt, hot glue low melt and PVA white glue, over about 25 separate pep builds. I have firmly come to feel that PVA works the quickest and best (for me).
It allows precision placement and avoids the distortions that can arise with the thickness of the hot glue in awkward joins.
The PVA I use is a high quality woodworking glue with Aliphatic Cross Bonding. It usually grabs in under 20 seconds in a warm room. Not sure what brands you have available, but am sure you'll find some to suit.
Best of luck with your pepping.
I will go peruse my hardware store in town for some wood glues and see what there is! Thanks!
When I did my project I started with super glue, but then moved over to hot glue for tight areas that needed a quick bond. I regretted it, when it came time to put filler and then sand, when I sanded through the filler and reached the paper layer the glue mucked up the sandpaper and was too rubbery to even out properly.
Quick question about scaling that I haven't been able to find any answers for elsewhere.
I don't have any problems scaling down, but if I want to scale something up I end up not being able to fit pieces on one page. Is there any solution to this other than printing it in multiple pages and then attaching them after the fact?
Cardstock 110lb. better for the build and holds up well to resin.
Good folds (not rat folds) can be achieved by scoring the lines first using a pen and pressing down hard. make sure you know which way to fold (valley vs. mountain) it makes all the difference.
hot glue is the way to go because you can reverse it and it hold up to resin as well.
Scale is super important because normally things are made from game models and may not fit you just right.
hope it helps!
Ok, I've made it through all 38 pages of this thread and didn't find my answer, so I feel safe asking....
What do you use to pad the inside of your helmets? I'm not too keen on putting fiberglass near my kids' noggins. Thanks for all your help. This forum is a wealth of information.
foam. i use scrap parts of foam costume builds
EyeofSauron said:
Thank you! That's what I figured. Just seeing if there was some magic secret I was missing out on.
foam and some people choose to cover that in fabric for a more uniform look. Ive also seen the interior of baseball helmets modified to fit or hardhat straps if the helmet is just too big.
Thank you, you are awesome!krizalid said:
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