You should try and smooth out the 3D model by setting the resolution for it a bit higher. I am not sure how Sketchup does freeforms or organic forms, since IIRC it´s a surface modeler. BUt I am sure that there is some kind of setting in the STL export to get more faces.
Hi all.
I'm normally posting on the Star Wars section, but I'm a Magnum P.I. fan too!
I know it'll come across sounding critical, but - I believe the ring should bevel from the outsides to the center. Sort of a very low profile u, if that makes any sense...Hi all.
I'm normally posting on the Star Wars section, but I'm a Magnum P.I. fan too!
Well, I've 3D designed a Team Ring to be 3D printed in polished brass. And I've designed also a Team Ring pendant. Unfortunately I can't post here the link -is a shop-.
Attached, you can see my render.
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Cheers
"Normally posting"... Says the guy with a whole 5 posts :lol
No, seriously, that looks like it will be AWESOME! I look forward to seeing a printed version.
Make sure to post images when you get it done.
I know it'll come across sounding critical, but - I believe the ring should bevel from the outsides to the center. Sort of a very low profile u, if that makes any sense...
It looks great though. It'll definitely be closer to what it should look like, printed in brass instead of black plastic, like mine.
I've redesigned the ring, following your suggestions. Now the ring has a low profile; better looking now.
Many thanks for your help! Next step, printing!
See the attached render.
Best
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I love the detail on yours. I'm only commenting to assist in your design & not trying to be critical of what is far superior to my abilities to model, generally.
I'm attaching a really rudimentary sketch to show you the U shape bit I'm referencing...
This is the detail I'm referencing that I think is missing/that looks like it's missing:
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Again, I think the work you've done is wonderful. I think once you add that bit in, it'll make it perfect...& far better than mine.
I'm not an expert but an MPI fan, who has been researching the subject online recently. IMO, the correct concave shape of the ring's top surface is somewhere between lharles's drawing in post #31 (too deep, but not by much) and FZ6's render in post #33 (too flat).
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I'm not an expert but an MPI fan, who has been researching the subject online recently. IMO, the correct concave shape of the ring's top surface is somewhere between lharles's drawing in post #31 (too deep, but not by much) and FZ6's render in post #33 (too flat).
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