| Hello Everybody! [message #56744] Tue, 13 November 2012 01:08 UTC |
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Hi All,
I'm new here, of course, and heard this site did 3D prints, so as a CG Artist I thought I'd give this site a try.
My name is Gabriel Lamas, and I am from Houston, TX (born and raised). I plan on using my skills as a 3D artist to print out my work. I'm now working with Maya for my modeling, though I will occasionally go back to using 3Ds max, and I'm going to have a necklace printed (modeled after the TARDIS!). So far I have a good 3 years of studying Computer Graphics in school, so my experience in a professional perspective is a bit lacking.
I look forward to sharing advice and gaining helpful insight from you all,
With regards,
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56827 is a reply to message #56766 ] Wed, 14 November 2012 14:28 UTC |
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Thank you Stijn,
Thank you for your support. Come to think of it I do have a question. I would like to ask you if the alumide that Shapeways works with is sandable, solderable, etc? According to a teacher of mine it's best for me to do test prints of this TARDIS necklace to see if I need to make any adjustments to the model or the print itself. What I want is for the "final" piece to be in silver, and since this is my first time working with 3D printing he suggests I do this process so that I can save up on money. I'm also doing my part in having the insides already empty, but I want to make sure I get this model "right" without spending more money than I have to. That's really the gist of what I want to do for my first print.
[Updated on: Wed, 14 November 2012 14:32 UTC]
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56855 is a reply to message #56827 ] Wed, 14 November 2012 20:58 UTC |
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hello and Welcome! I am also new to the group. It's good to see a fellow Maya user! I am an animator but starting to get back into modeling after seeing how limitless it can be.
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56856 is a reply to message #56855 ] Wed, 14 November 2012 21:18 UTC |
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Hello there Kimotion,
It IS good to see a fellow Maya user, though I took a class over the summer so I could learn about the modeling tools. I say the tools really do compliment my own personal approach to modeling, and yeah, with 3D printing it DOES feel limitless. And that's a mighty coincidence, I have been wanting to improve upon my animation skills, so it's good to get to meet an animator around here.
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56864 is a reply to message #56827 ] Thu, 15 November 2012 03:00 UTC |
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| gabeLamas wrote on Wed, 14 November 2012 14:28 |
is the alumide that Shapeways works with is sandable, solderable, etc?
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Alumide is sandable.. it is NOT solderable.
Alumide is an admixture of aluminum and nylon powders. The nylon is melted by a laser and very effectively forms a glue between the aluminum particles, but the aluminum particles do not (necessarily) touch each other. Alumide is therefore non-conductive and it is NOT in any way similar to solid aluminum.
Patience, Persistance, Politeness - the 3Ps will help us get us to Perfect Printed Products
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56932 is a reply to message #56864 ] Thu, 15 November 2012 23:59 UTC |
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Thank you, stonysmith! Your advice is definitely informative and will help me in preparing me for making my prototype prints.
-Gabe
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| Re: Hello Everybody! [message #56986 is a reply to message #56932 ] Sat, 17 November 2012 03:42 UTC |
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Hi,
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