aprilstorm
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Hi,
Im using or reusing and in some cases modifing the 3D models I have found and in others making my own.
The models have come from a number of sources, most notably from someone known as ThrottleKitty via Toja
I can model just fine, but Im a strong believer in reuse and I will share everything I make so others can benefit as do I.
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Im a strong believer in sharing these 3D models so others dont have to go through the same pain. I will be publishing them on thingiverse for others to download.
http://www.thingiverse.com/AprilStorm/designs
her sword for 3D printing:
I print in ABS, so its easy to cut up a model into multiple parts then glue back together:
I am using acetone to weld(melt) the parts together to ensure it wont break when we play with it. Basically I have a dish which i fill with acetone, soak the part in it so it melts a little then glue together. Its basically a weld, its probably stronger than the printed part itself.
I could stick a rod down the centre, but I like to keep things light and Im convinced the ABS will be strong enough on its own.
Next I worked on the Sebura M5 Technically this isnt the most common pistol for Deunan in the movies, though she is seen using one for the TV series, so thats good enough for me until such time as I model something to match her movie outfit closer.
THe application of some paint, sanding and good old rub-n-buff
Upper Body Armor
These models where originally sourced from throttlekitty. they requred a bit of modification before they where suitable to print on a 3d printer, as well as needing to be printed in sections then glued together:
But they turned out rather well:
Still got heaps to go before I finish on the hard armor and then start working on all the soft bits. Im making the backs of of the gauntlets from foam rubber btw.
ESWAT Rifle:
Now I have started on her rifle, so I took the PDO that Toja posted, converted it to 3DS and imported into sketchup so I can manipulate the model. I am going to mill the bulk of it in a CNC machine in styrofoam and then 3D print all the parts that are not practical to print.
This was the render as I converted from the pepakura:
Because the mill can only cut in 2D i need to remove any overhangs from the model. Its then split in half, each side is carved into styrofoam then the sides glued back together. I will 3D print the barrel and rails as they are small enough.
Its just a rough cut as I am still waiting on a shipment of finishing bits to be delivered, but I think it should turn out well:
Im using or reusing and in some cases modifing the 3D models I have found and in others making my own.
The models have come from a number of sources, most notably from someone known as ThrottleKitty via Toja
I can model just fine, but Im a strong believer in reuse and I will share everything I make so others can benefit as do I.
-----------------------------
Im a strong believer in sharing these 3D models so others dont have to go through the same pain. I will be publishing them on thingiverse for others to download.
http://www.thingiverse.com/AprilStorm/designs
her sword for 3D printing:
I print in ABS, so its easy to cut up a model into multiple parts then glue back together:
I am using acetone to weld(melt) the parts together to ensure it wont break when we play with it. Basically I have a dish which i fill with acetone, soak the part in it so it melts a little then glue together. Its basically a weld, its probably stronger than the printed part itself.
I could stick a rod down the centre, but I like to keep things light and Im convinced the ABS will be strong enough on its own.
Next I worked on the Sebura M5 Technically this isnt the most common pistol for Deunan in the movies, though she is seen using one for the TV series, so thats good enough for me until such time as I model something to match her movie outfit closer.
THe application of some paint, sanding and good old rub-n-buff
Upper Body Armor
These models where originally sourced from throttlekitty. they requred a bit of modification before they where suitable to print on a 3d printer, as well as needing to be printed in sections then glued together:
But they turned out rather well:
Still got heaps to go before I finish on the hard armor and then start working on all the soft bits. Im making the backs of of the gauntlets from foam rubber btw.
ESWAT Rifle:
Now I have started on her rifle, so I took the PDO that Toja posted, converted it to 3DS and imported into sketchup so I can manipulate the model. I am going to mill the bulk of it in a CNC machine in styrofoam and then 3D print all the parts that are not practical to print.
This was the render as I converted from the pepakura:
Because the mill can only cut in 2D i need to remove any overhangs from the model. Its then split in half, each side is carved into styrofoam then the sides glued back together. I will 3D print the barrel and rails as they are small enough.
Its just a rough cut as I am still waiting on a shipment of finishing bits to be delivered, but I think it should turn out well:
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