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Unleashing Davy Jones: A 3D Printing Adventure Under the Sea with the MINGDA Magician Pro 2

Ajouté le mar. 13 févr. 2024 Vie pratique et style Rectangular HD

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Inspired by the depths of the ocean and the legendary Davy Jones, I embarked on a quest to bring the most intricate details of the ocean's curse to life for our design agency's 'Under the Sea' motto party. Starting with a free 3D model from Cults3D, I dived into the digital seas of Cinema 4D, molding and merging the scanned contours of my face with the mythical features of Davy Jones.

The challenge was not just in the design; it was in bringing this vision to the physical world. My trusty Mingda Magician Pro 2, an FDM 3D printer, became my ship, navigating through layers of flexible flesh-tone and black materials, crafting the base and tentacles that would form the essence of my journey from digital to tangible was filled with trials - tweaking geometries, welding tentacles with a soldering iron, and fusing hat pieces with precision. Yet, the true magic happened with the airbrush, as red, brown, and white hues breathed life into the creation, crafting a surface so convincing, it whispered tales of the deep.

Adorned with my tentacle head, pirate hat, and a suit as dark as the ocean's abyss, I stepped into the party not just as a guest, but as Davy Jones himself. The result? Not just a costume, but a story, a journey that ended with the ultimate treasure - the first prize for the best costume. This is not just a tale of creativity; it's a testament to where imagination, technology, and determination can lead.

Thanks goes to https://cults3d.com/de/benutzer/AGENHILL/3d-modelle for providing his Davy Jones stl file on Cults3d.com

Thanks again to Erick Miotke for his fantastic music track "Charon's Chest".