For my pepakura model I decided that I wanted to build my 3D scan from the beginning of the quarter. I reduced the model to 300 Poly and ended up with something that look like this:
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| Perspective view/ 300 poly |
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| Perspective view/ 300 poly |
I took the model into the pepakura program and slide it open. I ended up taking up just two sheets of cardboardm from a model that is 3 ft tall.
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| Pepakura files exploded |
After pepakura, I took the files to Illustrator, and later on to Rhino. All part of a process that should be pass through if the final intention is to laser cut it so it can be build.
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| Illustrator files |
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| Rhino Files |
Finally the model was ready to be laser cut and build. It took me around 8 hours to build the complete thing and some figuring it out, as it was the first one that I make. Also I did not have perfect rounded cuts because my shape didn't allow it, so that made it a little bit more tricky in the building.
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| Cut pieces |
When it was done, one of the legs was a weak connection so I decided to add an extra support for balancing purposes.
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| Final maquette |
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| Final maquette |
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| Final maquette |
I found a wheel looking metal that I ended adding as an extra support. I think it really helps the piece and makes it more dynamic.
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