i took some photos of the falcon at Disney Launch Bay in Orlando a couple of days ago and I was wondering if it was 3d printed too. There was a small grille thing on the sidewall that I was certain was printed. The paintwork on it looks VERY grainy and powdery looking too. The Slave ship they had on display there on some bits looked grainy too. The x wing and tie looked like efx models though. I'm going back there in a few days as I'm just staying at the animal Kingdom lodge so I might take a few more pics.
Star Wars Launch Bay Opens @ Disneyland
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i took some photos of the falcon at Disney Launch Bay in Orlando a couple of days ago and I was wondering if it was 3d printed too. There was a small grille thing on the sidewall that I was certain was printed. The paintwork on it looks VERY grainy and powdery looking too. The Slave ship they had on display there on some bits looked grainy too. The x wing and tie looked like efx models though. I'm going back there in a few days as I'm just staying at the animal Kingdom lodge so I might take a few more pics.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Yup - same with those in California...
If something is 3D printed correctly it should not be "grainy" or have "grow-lines"
You should start with a high resolution/Hi-poly 3D mesh; also the higher the resolution the printer , the better.
The object should be designed and broken out into parts as necessary as orientation when printing can make a big difference.
Expect and plan to still have to do some "finishing" work.
Too many folks think that 3D printing is simply a matter of press the "make cool spaceship" button on your keyboard ...and you're done.
If done correctly it should be hard to to tell if a component was stereolithographed . Ideally, the only give-away may be the acute precision
Of course the extra planning and finishing does take more time... sometimes difficult when under a short deadline
You should start with a high resolution/Hi-poly 3D mesh; also the higher the resolution the printer , the better.
The object should be designed and broken out into parts as necessary as orientation when printing can make a big difference.
Expect and plan to still have to do some "finishing" work.
Too many folks think that 3D printing is simply a matter of press the "make cool spaceship" button on your keyboard ...and you're done.
If done correctly it should be hard to to tell if a component was stereolithographed . Ideally, the only give-away may be the acute precision
Of course the extra planning and finishing does take more time... sometimes difficult when under a short deadline
star-art
Sr Member
Amen! Never mind all the work that goes into DESIGNING the parts that are to be printed. If you build something from scratch, I think most people can appreciate all the hard work that went into making it. But, if it's output on a machine, some of these same folks might think the machine did all the work.
As someone who has made things from scratch and also designed and built in 3D for output via rapid prototyping, I know it can sometimes take just as much time and effort to design and build in the computer as it does to assemble something from scratch in physical form.
I'd say doing it properly on the computer takes more time than to do it by hand. By hand, you can cheat.
[Which shall not mean that doing it with the computer is better!]
Agreed, .. my fault I started the off-topic tangent, [though it was in regards about the Slave-1 & other models on display]
My point was unless you know for sure, if done right: you can only guess at construction methods used
How about some more cool Pictures of some of those great looking Spaceship/Vehicle models in the Launch Bay exhibit!!
anyone?
I will have to enjoy pics and posts by other folks vicariously until I can get down to Florida are back home to Southern California
Can't wait to see them in person on display in all their glory
Did they have turn the lighting on? ...on the ones in DW Florida? I thought I read someone say the Jedi Starfighter and a few others were not lit when it first opened.
My point was unless you know for sure, if done right: you can only guess at construction methods used
How about some more cool Pictures of some of those great looking Spaceship/Vehicle models in the Launch Bay exhibit!!
anyone?
I will have to enjoy pics and posts by other folks vicariously until I can get down to Florida are back home to Southern California
Can't wait to see them in person on display in all their glory
Did they have turn the lighting on? ...on the ones in DW Florida? I thought I read someone say the Jedi Starfighter and a few others were not lit when it first opened.
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I couldn't have cared less whether the models were printed or or made from scratch. I just loved seeing them on display! It was fun looking at the Tantive ship and pointing at sealab bits, etc. I was showing my partner and saying 'that bits from this kit, and that bits from that kit' but she was looking at me funny.
I took pictures but only with my iphone set on Hd. I don't know how to post pics here without them turning upside down.
I took pictures but only with my iphone set on Hd. I don't know how to post pics here without them turning upside down.
vaderdarth
Master Member
The models in California were lit, but for some reason Orlando did not light theirs up. Too bad really. Not sure if that will happen in the future.
star-art
Sr Member
Here's the latest update from Disney's Hollywood studios:
http://mashable.com/2016/02/19/star-wars-disney-expansion/#V5VySA5ab8qh
Scroll to the bottom for a brief video tour. . .
http://mashable.com/2016/02/19/star-wars-disney-expansion/#V5VySA5ab8qh
Scroll to the bottom for a brief video tour. . .
That Slave One!!!!! Who ever did the paint job on that did a fantastic piece of work on it!!! That weathering is perfect !!!!!! Great range of photos there. And I see the Tie interceptor has already picked up a bit of damage!!! Great to see so many physical props, costumes and particularly the models in this day and age!
MonsieurTox
Master Member
mirdhim
Active Member
I´d like to summarize all this threat:
O.K. The models are not perfect.
The exhibition its cool, and great.
nothing else matter
The most important and usefull here is the pictures that some ones are swaping.
BTW:
some nice closeups:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/haymag...h/24003609611/
Thanks a lot, but..... I can´t download the pictures
cry
If same one visist the exhibition with a cemera, Could he post any pictures of the right (starboard) wing, the bottom side and the hyden bays of the vader´s tie?
Thanks
Luis.
O.K. The models are not perfect.
The exhibition its cool, and great.
nothing else matter
The most important and usefull here is the pictures that some ones are swaping.
BTW:
some nice closeups:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/haymag...h/24003609611/
Thanks a lot, but..... I can´t download the pictures
cryIf same one visist the exhibition with a cemera, Could he post any pictures of the right (starboard) wing, the bottom side and the hyden bays of the vader´s tie?
Thanks
Luis.
DARKSIDE72
Sr Member
They aren't perfect but they were never going to be. 48 hours for the BR,ISD,Y, and gunship ,was simply not enough time. I still want to know where the A-wing,Ghost,Gunship,Jedi Starfighter ended up... And they are all supposed to be plugged in and lit up! Can't have nothin nice! lol
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