Turn almost any 3d shape into a real object

Step 7: Here they are!!!

I know it looks like alot of work but once you have your shapes in a vector format you will be able to make your 3d object as many times as you want and as large as you want. I was able to make 2 pieces of 3 meters Anubis in like...10 days. So that's it. This is one way to convert your 3d object into a real life object and it's quite accurate. I know there are at least two other methods to do it, using the hot wire cnc, but I didn't make a tutorial about them... yet

Comments

[buteomont]

This is cool times ten. Now what are you going to do with them?

[WineSoaked]

Freaking awesome mod to a CNC. Simple, but man, the options it opens up for construction are huge! Well done!

[grey_starr]

Wow - those are so Sweet! That still takes a lot of artistic skill... I DO play with foam, and I know for a fact what I do is not anthing close to that quality.

[tinker234]

wow do you mind telling me a way to make the cnc you used

you know for his hand is he supposed to be holding something

[propart]

I didn't built my hot wire cnc, I just added the turning table, but here is a link to the instructable on this site that teaches you how to make a cheap hot wire cnc http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-CNC-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter-from-parts-availab/ . Make that cnc (my cnc is not much different, it just cuts foam with a hot wire. Adding the turning table makes it special)
I modified his hands. Yes he would supose to hold a scepter in one hand and a key in his other hand

[tinker234]

thanks what program do you use for the model

[propart]

I used sketchup. But I think you can use any 3d program like 123D or Rhino 3D or even Max. They all have similar commands that you can use for what I've done.

[tinker234]

wow thanks sketchup suprised most models i have are not that good

[propart]

Go on google sketchup warehouse. You'll be amazed

[tinker234]

thanks

[akagoldminer]

Those stautes would be great covered iwith plaster cast strips or stucco cdment to make them more durable. Do you do this as a professional business or just as a hobby? Either way outstanding results. I wish I had the room and devices to make such creations for myself.

[propart]

My wife and I are both sculptors and we always search for professional challenges. I don't know if that goes in the "professional business" criteria but we try to be professional about it :))) It's more like a hobby that pays itself sometimes. Thanks. Oh and we did covered them with white stucco cement, you can see in the last photos I think.

[ninjatesshin]

cnc? whats that

[propart]

CNC -computer numerical control. So it's a computer controlled hot wire cutter