16th April 2013, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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Scale model of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
I've been using AC3D to draw some parts to be 3D printed (at Shapeways), to create a 1:144 scale model of the SpaceX Falcon 9.
I've just received the first printed parts from Shapeways. Attached: the AC3D design (the cylinder is 25.4 mm/1" across) And the end result printed in WSF: |
16th April 2013, 02:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Scale model of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
Next up, the engines for the first stage.
That's 413,000 vertices for a model that's 26x26x10 mm when printed. This was the first model I drew, so I'd no idea what level of detail would be required. |
17th April 2013, 08:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Scale model of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
Excellent!
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