mechaninac Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 After being inspired by others' efforts to computer model the SF-3A Lancer II with the possible intention of having it rapid prototyped, I thought I'd try my hands at creating my own rendition of this often overlooked fighter. I'm using Pro-E Wildfire 5.0 to generate the 3D data, and once it's done and broken into separate components (it's currently a single file used as a master model that will act as the parent for all the individual parts in an assembly), I'll be using the company's SLA-250 and/or Dimension machine to print the thing in solid form. As it stands I'd call this about 70% complete as I plan to add all the detail that's still missing, in addition to panel lines... I haven't decided if I'm going to include a cockpit or landing skids. Comments, recommendations, observations, and constructive criticism is welcome and greatly appreciated. I've attached a 3D PDF file that if downloaded will allow anyone with Acrobat Reader to spin, pan, zoom, and go through the views to really get an idea of my interpretation of this mecha. Thanks and enjoy. SF-3A LANCER II - 3D.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Time for an update: refinements made and details added. Comments, as always, are very welcomed. 3D LANCER II 85%.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinjo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Good renders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thanks for the replies. BTW, the "renders" are just print-screens of the actual Wildfire working environment with 'real-time render' enabled but with reflections and shadows turned off, but the praise is appreciated. Now for an update: Again, just more refinements and added detail; I'd call it 95%+ done. Next comes breaking the master into individual components that result in the best parts count / color break down / ease of clean-up / ease of assembly compromise... still debating if I should add a cockpit. As always, comments are appreciated. SF-3A LANCER II 95% - 3Dpdf.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Looking good! What scale will you produce this in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Machine time permitting (I have to sneak in parts along with legitimate projects... it's not frowned upon where I work but real projects do come first), I intend to eventually run an SLA copy in 1/48 and 1/60 each... I'll have to test a couple of parts in 1/60 (if it works for 1/60, 1/48 should be no problem) to see if the panel lines will scan properly as they currently stand . Unfortunatelly, I have neither the equipment or know-how, nor the inclination, to cast these myself. I would be open to having a recaster make a limited run depending on what I'd get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Modeling is completely done, and I've almost finished breaking up the master into numerous parts to prototype when time permits. SF-3A LANCER II 3Dpdf - FINAL.pdf Edit: The build platform image shows parts scaled at 1/60 (1.6667%)... the model was done 1:1 Edited April 26, 2012 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Very nice work. Don't often see good fan art for this design. A rare treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thank you for the high praise. I'm restarting this topic here since this has now graduated from CG to reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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