Michael Bradley: Free Choice

For my Free choice 3D print model, I chose to create a minimalistic version of the Tantive IV from Star Wars.  The original model I was planing on using was one I used in a mod for an older Real Time Strategy, and therefor inherently low detail.  That model ended up being unusable due to its polygonal, and open edged nature, so the final printed model was created entirely in Rhino.

Reference 1: Game model

Reference 2: Movie prop model.

To print this model, I had originally intended on using a model I already had, but as previously mentioned, that model was "bad" as described by Rhino.  Instead, I imported the model and scaled it to the proper size, and then used it as a template for a NURBS solid model.  The final result was as close as I could get it to the original, but without any naked or non-manifold edges.

I have yet to render the model in keyshot, but I plan on using marble or some other form of stone.  I want to use these materials to convey a form of sculpture or art piece, rather than an ultra realistic rendition of the model.

Ghost Image: Black

Ghost Image: Colored by Layer

 Render 1

Render 2

Final 1

Final 2

Denise Lion Sp 2015 elds 205 Laser cut slots

Laser Cut Slots

I have been always fascinated with laser cut, I have a machine at home that cuts paper light metal, material, and vinyl. I use the Machine to make different art projects. However, the machine I got does not have the power to cut any thicker than a heavy cardboard, so when I learned we are going to be using a real Laser cutter I got much exited.

I used the tutorial provided by Professor Scott to do my slots. It’s an easy process however I would love to have a chance to design a more intricate slots.

I am not sure what I am going to build with the slots pieces, I have to see and then get inspired. However I have been thinking maybe a wearable piece or a lamp shade.

Denise Lion Sp2015 elds 205 Free form

I very much enjoyed doing the free form, however it was very challenging because I wanted to come with an original work. Trying to come up with an original work was a little harder than I thought because my mind, hand and digital software could understand each other at first. I had a very hard time patching some pink parts.

for my free form I wanted to make and abstract with geometric lines  flower vase, and had to be circular shape with slots places that later one, I could incorporate other medium into it.  I use boolean difference to make holes and have different tubes that I could eventually insert back into the vase.

I use an array of materials, I use metals and glass. I like the Meta/shiny with a little texture look for my vase. I wanted to have a very contemporary look for my art piece.

Rhino Shots

Keyshots

Hadi Zadeh - Assignment 4 Flash Light 4

I had previously made my three flash lights. But for the 3D print I wanted to make a new one with elements from the video game "Half Life". I had this minimalistic design in mind with half life logo in front and a few bumps and dents for detail. The challenging part was making the logo look right. I wanted it to look bent along with the surface of the flash light.

I Used extrude surface straight, patch surface, edge curves and a few other commands. You can see a few steps of the modeling process >>HERE<<

Traditionally, orange is the theme color for half life logo and the related stuff. So I painted the logo in orange and I chose two shades of grey for the metal parts. the bottom part of the flash light made of plastic with some bumps and dents on its back.

 Ghosted Render

 Layered Render

 Keyshot Render 1

 Keyshot Render 2

 3D Print

 Final 1

 Final 2

Final 3

Ayaz Ismail | Week 3 | Castle

Complex design and the architecture of a castle is very important. The complexity within the castle has such essence that the design and traditional thoughts are embedded in it. We all have seen the display of various castles in paintings. digital art work, and cinemas. I wish I could replicate the traditional design of a castle, but my skills in modeling is developing gradually. I created a simple castle.

I believe in ideas that come naturally than researching. Yes, researching is important but sometimes it can be extended. I used the technique of layering and the use of shapes.


I wanted to make my simple castle look a bit elegant. The traditional texture of a castle inspired me the most. The rich colors, architectural finish, and most importantly the shapes were given more attention than detailed concept.

Ghosted - Rhino

Layered - Rhino

Rendered Angle 1 - Keyshot

Rendered Angle 2 - Keyshot

Brian Uretsky - Laser Cut Slots

Laser Cut Slots

Introducing Laser Cutting!
Laser cutting is something I had an interest in many years ago before 3D printing was available. I remember being in high school and cutting things out of acrylic plastic. I haven't touch laser cutting in a long time.
The basic concept hadn't changed since I last designed used this design technique so it was very straight forward putting these together. I used the guide online to show me exactly what we were to create and how to color code them.

To get an idea of how to make these slot desigs, I decided to practice making them by using the guide as a reference. I chose to use a single cardboard with a thickness of 0.12 inches for my template.

The primary inspiration behind my design was, like my flashlight sleeve, based on Star Trek. The inspiration comes from the series Star Trek Voyager where the Vulcan tabletop game Kal-Toh is introduced. The game focuses on hundreds of small slots that must be organized to create a symmetric object.

Screenshot from Star Trek Voyager

To make sure these slot pieces would fit together properly, I designed three different slots that are used to join larger peices together at different angles.

This is a slightly smaller version of the slot above.

This is a four way combination slot used to join pieces.

It was very interesting to see the CurveBoolean tool at work. I didn't realize how easy it made everything.

My goal is to use these slots to create some kind of self-sustaining desktop model. It is really hard to tell what the end result will become so I tried to fit as many peices as possible into the space allocated.

The screenshot below shows how the slots are arranged on the 24x48 cardboard sheet.
The different colors determine what the laser will do. The blue lines are interiors cuts and are to be cut first. The magenta lines are exterior cuts that define the shape of the slot. The cyan lines are purely guidelines for the design and will be ignored by the laser cutter.

Using these slots, I can try to create a symmetric design out of chaotic parts.

Here are my slots successfully cut out on 1-ply cardboard.

I also recieved an unintentional gift:

These are pieces that are discarded by the laser cutter when cutting shapes in the cardboard. I've decided to use them in my model in some way.

Going with the general theme of Kal-Toh, I started building my project with a base and building up and outwards.

The overall shape of the project using the main slot cutouts are completely symmetrical. I used the extra cutout pieces to complete the gaps in the pattern and to create a sense of asymmetry. This is my attmept to demonstrate order within chaos.

When building the project, I encountered some difficulty assembling the parts. The thickness of the cardboard was probably closer to 0.13 than 0.12. I had to pinch each end and force them together. I suppose this is better than having the slots too thick so the parts didn't fit at all.

I also never anticipated using the small extra cutout pieces. I would have put slots on them, but I think the lack of slots let me use them more creatively.

I would have used more peices to cover the entire project, but I unfortuantely ran out.

If I were to make any changes, I would design my slots to be 0.13 or 0.14 and scale them down slightly so that I could fit more slots on the 24x48 board.