The Original Cobywan

I can't figure out how to get the file to download. All I get is a prompt to install software for their platform.

I've posted some stuff in the Fan Works section. I came back about two years ago when I left Facebook. ( I ended up going back to it last year.)

I created that hinge upgrade kit decades ago. Sold the patterns shortly after. I wonder how many hands they've passed through over the years. That price isn't that far off of what I was asking back in the 20th century.

I wonder, are there any of the Formlab's resins that don't work with the new machine?

How about an addendum instead? I can't handle getting another set.....

I'm really struggling with my render settings and setup. In an attempt to get a better sense of realism in the image I found a free Aircraft Carrier on Sketchfab to plant my model on. https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/ofs-kestrel-d40d8d249ed94cb5a7c5c48a668f5e6b p.s. The cockpit interior is by Pablo Roldan. Found for free online. I will me building a TV version for this when I feel good about the rest.

More little decals.

I'd wager they will start with a sportscar in Skull Leader livery.

I started adding panel labels and markings from the Master Files books.

https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=minivalks

Yeah. It's not a quick set of skills to pick up. I've been using Blender for 4 years now. I only just recently become confident enough to try this subject.

I haven't stopped working on this. It's just most of the progress I've made isn't anything that shows up in renders. I have come close to wrapping up the tail block/back pack.

I went ahead and collapsed the modifiers into a medium resolution mesh to play with rigging and bones. I feel like there are some proportion issues I should address soon.

I got super frustrated trying to sort out how the canopy shield can deploy during transformation. I decided to do something simpler and attach the aircraft to the ground in my renders. If I didn't decide to learn mechanical rigging it would have been easy as pie. but...... Ouch my brain hurts.

1/32nd.

I'm not quite ready to get into texture mapping this mesh yet. So I compromised and made virtual decals that are warped onto the surface.

I've been using a non-destructive boolean modifier stack on the paneling until I feel it looks good enough for me.

I took a break from this for a few weeks. I think I'm satisfied with the proportions on this one. For now anyway. Here are some quick panel line breaks.

Veeeery nice!

This is such an amazing design!