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sjh1
15th July 2012, 02:00 PM
I these card stock models fascinating. Are there any tools available to make my own?
Rocketbuilder
15th July 2012, 05:21 PM
I assume when you say "make my own," you mean design the parts templates, correct? Yes; people sometimes design paper models using programs like Powerpoint to make the templates (usually for simpler models). For more complex models, standard practice is to find or create a 3D computer model, then use a program to "unwrap" it, leaving you with 2D templates. I think the program is called Pepakura.
I'm sure someone much more experienced than I will be able to give you more advice.
Good luck! :)
sjh1
15th July 2012, 06:15 PM
Pepakura is a nice start but since I don't have anything to make the 3D model :(
jadebox
15th July 2012, 07:27 PM
Pepakura is a nice start but since I don't have anything to make the 3D model :(
Check out Blender. It's a free 3D modelling and animation program. You can use Blender to create .obj files that Pepakura can read.
Leaning Blender is challenging. But, it's a powerful program.
-- Roger
CenturiKid
16th July 2012, 02:21 AM
I do all mine in CorelDraw. It's not a free program, but if you shop for an older version (or an academic version) you can usually get a good deal.
Montaro
23rd July 2012, 12:26 AM
I use MS Publisher, My old Geometric book, Calculator and of course google :D, i started with exist model that i download then i start my from scratch
I desinged 2 models, Redstone Mercury and Zenit 2M.
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