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First print of the fullbody model.
When I was younger I always wished that the dragons I drew would awaken, jump off the paper and become alive. I’d love to have a pet dragon when I was a child. Now I have one and soon even more! 😉
Some years ago I tried modelling clay, which was nice for sure, but couldn’t achieve the results I was looking for. Now I’ve found my way of doing threedimensional art: digital 3D models and printers. The details one can achieve there outcompete regular modelling for me! 3D Printers really are amazing tools for artists. Still rather expensive, but amazing!
Anyway. This model is named “Salvador” and was mainly used to test the printing process with a more complex model. After the first print I adjusted the model and started further prints. Salvador won’t be printed again, but the overworked model will.
As mentioned, this time I used a different 3D program, Sculptris, which appeared more ‘natural’ and intuitive for creature-models than Blender, which I’ve used before. It was amazingly easy and relaxing to create the model. The coloring of the model took several hours due to many layers, shades and fine details, but was also a lot of fun and I look forward to further models.
Afterwards I decided to make the horns and some spikes larger/different to ease removal of the supporting elements a little.
Further information about the model:
SALVADOR:
-3D Program: Sculptris
-3D Printer: Prusa i3 MK3
-Printing Material: PLA, 20m of material needed
-Heigth: ~ 13cm
-Length: ~ 12cm
-Breadth: ~ 5,5cm
-Fill Density: 20%
-Resolution: highest res
-Printed with supporting elements (which were removed after printing)
-Print Time: nearly 40 hours
-Painted with Vallejo Game Colors