Layers Project
For my first project, I made a layered version of my face. This was primarily done using Inkscape and Fusion Slicer. I have wanted to make this idea for about 5 years ever since I made a 3D scan of my face. The face itself is made of MDF since it is plain and roughly skin color while the rest is plywood from the makerspace. The glasses were a fun touch that I thought brought life to this somewhat morbid piece.
Lantern Project
For the second project, I designed an 80s TV playing a famous scene from The Karate Kid. The box was made in Makercase, but the designs put on it were drawn using Inkscape. The screen is made from acrylic while the rest is plywood. Some cool added features not shown in the image are that the LED strip inside is controlled with a remote and the knobs on the right turn.
Altered Toy Project
For my final project of the term, I altered my favorite toy as a kid, Thomas the Tank Engine. Instead of the normal train, I chose to transform him into a tank. This was done using Fusion for the body and Meshmixer for the face. I added acrylic paint to match Thomas’s famous blue color. It should also be noted that his head and body are separate pieces, allowing the turret to be positioned in any direction.
LOVE the lantern. I think that the light is deliberate and makes the symbol even more iconic. This idea has been awesome since the start and the execution even better
I really like how you left the burnt edges on the face for your layers project as it really added extra depth when not looking at the face straight on. I also loved your lantern project I think you really captured the feel of the old fashioned TV and I think the iconic karate kid pose really made the piece visually distinct.
Your TV lantern is one of my favorites. It turned out so good and it really does look like a real TV. I am so happy that you were able to get the dials to turn I think it adds the last bit of flare that really just sets it apart. I also love the glasses on your layers project. I think it’s a super fun touch.
The heart-shaped glasses complete your layers project and they give the face a sophisticated, but silly look.
I love the layers project and how its been 5 years in the making. All of your projects are so well made!