3D scanning 1:1 for 3D printer hardbody?

[TITANIUM94010]

Hi,

I saw the defender 2020 and I just had to get one in 10th scale. Some people might not like the design but I love it.

So I’ve been thinking of 3D scanning it by taking photos and then using the software that pieces it together in to a 3D model, and then to do some editing and 3D print, but it’s a pretty big object and has a lot of glossy surfaces, which isn’t good for 3D scans.
Has anybody done or attempted this?
I would also have to hollow it out for the walls, and i’m not exactly skilled at CAD.

Or I could wait for somebody to come out with STLs for the files and buy them, but that’ll take time.

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[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Originally Posted by TITANIUM94010

Hi,

I saw the defender 2020 and I just had to get one in 10th scale. Some people might not like the design but I love it.

So I’ve been thinking of 3D scanning it by taking photos and then using the software that pieces it together in to a 3D model, and then to do some editing and 3D print, but it’s a pretty big object and has a lot of glossy surfaces, which isn’t good for 3D scans.
Has anybody done or attempted this?
I would also have to hollow it out for the walls, and i’m not exactly skilled at CAD.

Or I could wait for somebody to come out with STLs for the files and buy them, but that’ll take time.

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I’m interested in this too, since the bodies I want to do, nobody has files for free or to purchase.

I didn’t even know a 3D scanner was a thing lol. I’d for sure be willing to do this if it’s possible.


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[TITANIUM94010]

There’s software now that can piece together pictures to form a 3d object. You don’t need fancy equipment or anything, you can take pictures on your phone and upload them on to your computer and the software puts it together.

Just it’s not the most refined thing in the world and glossy objects are somewhat hard to scan, although i have heard that larger glossy objects like cars are slightly better.

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Originally Posted by TITANIUM94010

There’s software now that can piece together pictures to form a 3d object. You don’t need fancy equipment or anything, you can take pictures on your phone and upload them on to your computer and the software puts it together.

Just it’s not the most refined thing in the world and glossy objects are somewhat hard to scan, although i have heard that larger glossy objects like cars are slightly better.

good to know, I may give my hand at that

[Gula]

Shiny features require a powder like baby powder to assist with the features. Rotary tables are often used for smaller objects. I've always wanted to try, but let us know ifvyou get something to work. One of my previous professors had a neat scanner he used to recreate shootings, accidents, etc in 3D.

[themountain]

https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/c...1-a2984439b569

stl file here to buy ;)

[Tossedman]

Those aren't the STL files, they're 3D files you could use in a game or something. You'll pay more for the 3D printable STL files.

[themountain]

Originally Posted by Tossedman

Those aren't the STL files, they're 3D files you could use in a game or something. You'll pay more for the 3D printable STL files.

Just check again...you can order them as stl files , my friend

[TITANIUM94010]

Yeah, I saw that, but they're pretty expensive and still require hollowing out and proportioning to fit a rc.

[themountain]

Originally Posted by TITANIUM94010

Yeah, I saw that, but they're pretty expensive and still require hollowing out and proportioning to fit a rc.

So you think 3d scanning is easier and cheaper??? Dream on,brother

[TITANIUM94010]

Originally Posted by themountain

So you think 3d scanning is easier and cheaper??? Dream on,brother

Kind of,

Like I said above there's a free software that pieces together photos to form a 3d object. It works pretty well on small-medium objects, just not sure it would work on something like a full-sized car.

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Originally Posted by TITANIUM94010

Kind of,

Like I said above there's a free software that pieces together photos to form a 3d object. It works pretty well on small-medium objects, just not sure it would work on something like a full-sized car.

Sounds like an inexpensive way of 3D scanning. Probably won’t be up to quality of an actual scanner, but for free, it doesn’t hurt to try.


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[TITANIUM94010]

Originally Posted by ScaleLifeNewbie

Sounds like an inexpensive way of 3D scanning. Probably won’t be up to quality of an actual scanner, but for free, it doesn’t hurt to try.


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Yep, wont hurt to try. Now just gotta find a 2020 defender.

Maybe if I go to a dealership....