goldkin: paradice avatar (paradice avatar)
goldkin ([personal profile] goldkin) wrote2010-07-30 10:16 pm
Entry tags:

Behold: Printed Minis!

While I have a moment to myself, here's something I've wanted to get out for the past week. I give you, the printed mini-[personal profile] kistaro:




This came into being as a late birthday gift, and a personal test of my 3D mettle. I drafted it in the 3D creation suite Blender, and happen to be quite happy with the results.

The original model looked something like this (before I added the stand, anyway!):





The technical bits:

This took me well over a month to get right for printing, adding a base and some volume to the wings in the process. I printed it through the 3D printing service Shapeways.


The model itself is about 3.4 inches on its longest side, is made of PA2200 (Nylon 12) thermoplastic, and is otherwise of good quality. It appears to have suffered from minor defects during upload and printing, which are basically my fault. :p

While this was originally designed as a testing model and belated birthday present, anyone that desperately wants their own mini-Kistaro can purchase one from Shapeways for $36.* That includes shipping, but not any additional costs (VAT, sales tax, etc.).


Unofficially, I'm still looking for test subjects patrons who'd want their likeness turned into a 3D model, then printed. I'm trying to make this something of a hobby, since (after leaving Second Life) I have this wonderful skill with 3D that I can't otherwise use!

Anyway, I should probably sleep now.

--
* Permission has already been granted for this, obviously. Though if you do get one, I imagine xie'd want to hear about it!

[personal profile] zornerrox 2010-08-02 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I am very impressed with your 3D skills, and the physical product is brilliant! However, the statue seems rather stiff and lifeless, most likely due to the wings being so ridged.
I can't wait to see more of these from you Goldkin, and maybe some more bold designs.
tangyabominy: (mood icon intrepid)

[personal profile] tangyabominy 2010-08-02 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
...The fact that you can print stuff like these these days is crazy.

We are truly living in the sci-fi future.
ext_412763: (Happy Tysha)

[identity profile] tysharina.livejournal.com 2010-08-02 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cool :)

Oh, I wish I had some money. A mini-Kistaro would be a very welcome addition to my hoard (way better than just another random dragon).
ext_412763: (Default)

[identity profile] tysharina.livejournal.com 2010-08-03 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you :)

But at the moment I have been refused all benefits so my only money coming in is from selling stuff on eBay (I need enough money put aside for my Neondragon commission). I've applied for a few jobs so hopefully in a few months I'll be in a better situation and will be able to do some shopping!
sythyry: (Default)

[personal profile] sythyry 2010-08-03 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Spiffy!

[personal profile] jerar 2016-11-30 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Good recommendations!

___________________________
ufo3d.com