Looking for someone to help convert ripped Mass Effect game files for Pepakura use.

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Popeanator

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #1

Hello every one I've been looking around and finally got my hands on a bunch of Mass Effect 3D models that were ripped from the game.
Looking for someone who has experience with 3D modeling and can help convert the files to be used with Pepakura (Slice up the 3D model).

The first Armour I want to attempt is the Alliance Soldier Armour from Mass Effect 3

If anyone is interested here is the download link: http://www.4shared.com/zip/697dPSZt/Alliance_Soldier_ME3.html

The file is in each of the following formats .3ds .obj and .c4d as well as the textures.

Any help or advice would be very appreciated thanks.

 

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Robert594

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #2

If you get this done, i will be all over this!
Just wish i could learn that sort of thing. But beyond me though. However, making this is defo on the boards after my Halo 4 armour is made..

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #3

I will give this a go, if only to procrastinate for a while. Are you wanting the file split up (shins, forearms, body, etc) or as a whole file?

 

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Popeanator

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #4

Vandoore said:

I will give this a go

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Awesome thanks for the help!
If you keep it as one file but cut the sections up it would make it easier to scale for Pepakura.
Much appreciated.

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #5

Progress so far, The pieces without black dots can be exported on their own as dropped straight into pepakura.

Problem I've encountered is that a majority of the detail is actually in the textures. That's just something you'll have to work with when creating the piece. Shins and boots as well as body piece are a real nightmare, I had the same trouble when editing the quarian male for peping.

 

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Popeanator

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• Jun 15, 2013

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Is there any chance you could re-attach the textures. I've seen pep files that have the textures on them, so when you print them you can add the missing details as you go.

Thanks for the help so far.

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 15, 2013

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Popeanator said:

Is there any chance you could re-attach the textures. I've seen pep files that have the textures on them, so when you print them you can add the missing details as you go.

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I'll see what I can do, That is something I don't yet know how to do so I'll have to learn as I go.

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #8

Good news, the texture imports itself when i drag it into pepakura.

Also means I can use pep as a template for what needs to be cut out.

 

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Popeanator

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• Jun 15, 2013

• #9

Awesome, nice work!

 

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Popeanator

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• Jun 19, 2013

• #10

Vandoore said:

Good news, the texture imports itself when i drag it into pepakura.
Also means I can use pep as a template for what needs to be cut out.

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Any progress?

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 19, 2013

• #11

Yes and no,
I managed to individualize nearly all the parts I believe to be armour, however I then went on an editing spree and accidentally saved over the work so I have to start again.
Should be easier this time as i now know a few cheats for making the process easier.
That being said I don't have much time to work on this as I am in the middle of an exam period, I have 6 so yeah. If you're tired of waiting I'd suggest downloading blender, or some other free 3d modelling program, and giving it a go yourself. AS well as learning new skills you could make necessary adjustments as you see fit.

I'll note once again that a majority of the detail for that game file is in the textures, the model itself is rather bland and would need quite a bit of detailing.

TLDR: Not yet, I'm busy with life, the end result may not be as you expect.


Vandoore

 

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Popeanator

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• Jun 20, 2013

• #12

Thanks so much, good luck with your exams! I'm in no rush, nice of you to try and help.

 

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Vandoore

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• Jun 28, 2013

• #13

Okay This is what I've done, cut the pieces that I thought would be relevant in a pep build, removed excess vertices so you don't have random/impossible pieces when using pepakura I'll put up the obj file and pdo file for you. I haven't unfolded anything yet.

Just note, my experience with blender is rather limited so that are sections that I would classify as "fabric" that have been included.
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Hope you like, I'll look at doing two things if it helps. The first, split up the individual pieces or group like pieces together so you're not printing out a newspapers worth of cardstock. The second, look at recreating the armour pieces from scratch, that way more definition can be added and you're not relying on bondo or textures to get the desired look.

http://www.4shared.com/folder/iM7_0Kbb/Alliance_Soldier_Unknow_ripCon.html

 

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Popeanator

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• Jul 13, 2013

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Vandoore said:

Okay This is what I've done, cut the pieces that I thought would be relevant in a pep build, removed excess vertices so you don't have random/impossible pieces when using pepakura I'll put up the obj file and pdo file for you. I haven't unfolded anything yet.

Just note, my experience with blender is rather limited so that are sections that I would classify as "fabric" that have been included.
example

Hope you like, I'll look at doing two things if it helps. The first, split up the individual pieces or group like pieces together so you're not printing out a newspapers worth of cardstock. The second, look at recreating the armour pieces from scratch, that way more definition can be added and you're not relying on bondo or textures to get the desired look.

http://www.4shared.com/folder/iM7_0Kbb/Alliance_Soldier_Unknow_ripCon.html

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Thanks so much, I'll start an unfold asap. Or hand ball it to someone more capable. Thanks again! I'd most likely do a foam build.

 

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Noble9360

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• Jul 14, 2013

• #15

Hi there chaps. I have all of the Mass efect 1, 2 & 3 3D meshes available and ready for PDO converting. This includes weapons, scenery, armor, accessories, and various other bits and pieces... ( Not just limited to Shepard )
As well as having converted quite a few armor pieces and weapons.

I tend not to use the textures when I'm making a pep unfold due to the enormous amount of ink it uses.
However, if there are any models you want, or any help you need, gimme a shout.
Stu.