here's a pdo of the ma5c resized to 88cm (no need to resize, 88cm is the measurment given on the
Wiki)
I tried to split pieces up so that each piece would not span multiple pages, unfortunately,
there are a couple pieces that would not cooperate.
I haven't had a chance to try it out yet (printers on the fritz)
After dealing with this, I wish I'd started with a pistol, the rifle took a day or so to do.
Oh, I don't think it has enough support to replace the barrels with PVC, build up a card stock one first. There are also a couple pieces that appear to form a torus or donut, this is likely a result of how it was modeled.
Warning about working with the raw 3ds data: the models include objects which indicate where it is held, glow effects, and some other reasons. These can be hidden, but pepakura still calculates them in the size of the finished model; and pepakura does not allow deleting of these object, so I guess I'll be loading 3ds & moding them to work better. I'm not just going to delete the objects, I'll also be checking them for issues and trying to resolve the problems without changing the end geometry.
OK, my file host is down (well, my profile). I'll see about getting a better one and I'll move my files there.
My Halo PDOs
Would someone check the link and PM me & let know if it works or not (once I get a good PM I'll edit... again)
A = Addition, C= Change, I=Info (nice to know stuff)
C > 9-3-07 - MA5C (altered the layout, the barrels and other parts that span pages have been placed on the last pages; I still have a few concerns about the geometry though)
I > 9-3-07 - Not an addition, but something that's nice to know: added a quick reference chart for sizing armor on the stickied
Official pepakura scaling thread , post number 73 on page 4
A > 9-4-07 - SpottingScope (added the Spotting Scope, ready to print, legs have been saved for last pages; Ideas for the lenses in pdo; good fit for letter)
A > 9-4-07 - News Drone is done, all 39 pages (watch for some of the parts, there's two large discs that just float there, I need to get my printer fixed or replaced so I can figure out what to do about it; on the plus side, nothing crosses between pages)
A > 9-4-07 - Chaingun: fits onto 18 sheets... of posterboard, 1st 6 have the armor, last two have the barrels, the barrels have a taper to them barrels span two pages & armor spans 4 apiece (shared two pages), rest of chain gun are on pages 7 to 16
I > 9-9-07 - 3ds loaded, extranious objects removed from 3ds files (files listed below)
A > 9-9-07 - Following 3ds files uploaded: Sniper Rifle, Flag, Flamethrower, Frag Grenade, Fuel Rod, Fuel Rod Projectile, Needler, Pistol, Plasma Grenade, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Rocket Launcher Projectile, Shotgun, Assualt Rifle. Next step is to convert these to pdos
I > 9-10-07 - Added a folder to organize, "01 Cleaned 3DSs" These are the above files
A > 9-10-07 - Altered the flag & saved as a new file "flag ornament 01.3ds", the staff was shortened to emulate an ornament connection.
I > 9-12-07 - Well, potentialy bad news; I'm going to be gone for a while, possibly a long while. I'll try to get some more files up before I go and I'll continue to work on them & if I can find a good connection, I'll be able to upload more
I > 11-2-07 - Been a while, I have a month or so to get my file sharing worked out (I'll try to get it done next week, yes I'm having issues again), And I plan on really detailing the 3d files, I now have a copy of TurboCAD and am looking for a statuette for reference. I probably won't be able to buid a suit for a year, but when I do it should be sweet.
I > 11-22-07 - Still looking for a free site that I can host on without problems. Most require that you log in once a month, that's what happened with the last one.
WIP:
need to reload 3ds so I can alter geometry & fix any glitches or problem areas - 3ds loaded, time to play
Need to either print MA5C or check it out in 3ds (or both)
Creating a version of the MA5C for printing on 18x24 (kinko's can do this, priced it around $6US +tax per sheet, treat as A2 if you do your own)
Need to add geometry to the pistol to improve it's realism
While I'm doing this, I need to think of an original image for my profile - well it's not something I made but it's different