3D modeling with paper

avhon1 8 hours ago|

Given that the article's author used Blender to create their model, I'm surprised they didn't use it's built-in paper model exporter.

https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/4.1//addons/import_export...

alanbernstein 8 hours ago|

They mentioned it, seem to prefer pepakura.

TehCorwiz 10 hours ago||

I used to have books of models like these. Space stations, trains, wild west diorama sets, cars, etc. I wish I could find copies of the older ones.

xnx 19 hours ago||

Very cool. Would probably get even more attention with the title "3D Modeling the SR-71 Blackbird with Paper".

aleph_minus_one 19 hours ago|

Whether this article would get more or less attention with this changed title depends a lot on the ratio "viewers from the USA"/"viewers from other countries".

dieggsy 19 hours ago||

While that would certainly be a factor, I think I'd argue it's less about where you're from and more about what your interests or experience are.

I actually think the title as it is now has more mass appeal; it's very general and might pique your curiosity if you're interested in either 3-D modelling or paper crafting.

On the other hand if it had the "SR-71 Blackbird" in the title, some readers might shy away due to either not knowing what that is, or thinking "well, I'm not really interested in planes".

Which would be kind of a shame, since I think the post has some nice points to make regardless of whether you're into the SR-71 Blackbird or planes; that's just the example chosen to paint the broader picture.

syntaxing 16 hours ago||

This is super cool. In theory, a lot of this could have been automated. Quad remesher would probably get you close enough to import to the paper software and Cricut like machine for the cutting and scoring(?).

pupppet 19 hours ago||

The final build looks great, I thought I was looking at a 3D render.

amelius 15 hours ago||

Doesn't a paper cutter like the Cricut generate these parts out of the box?

maxlin 8 hours ago||

Interesting.

Optimization idea: Make your 3D modellers make their models first out of paper. Bet they'll be more cognizant about extra triangles!

the_af 19 hours ago|

I love this!

I do some cardboard / papercraft, but mine is completely unplanned and without this high level of precision. So mine is not suitable for accurate scale model building, but rather for building random houses / castles / vehicles.