Astroboy in Lego

[Astro Forever]

Originally posted by DrFrag+Sep 9 2005, 12:36 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DrFrag @ Sep 9 2005, 12:36 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>It's pseudo-modular at the moment, simply because I haven't pressed the main sections together. I'll think about making it modular, as I would be able to pack it away if I ever need to move/store it.[/b]

You could also put it at the top of the stairs and boot it, I'm sure it would become instantaneously "modular" after!

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Not very easily. I'm going to go by the general dimensions of the body. Since it's such a difficult part (especially the points) I think I'll model it with 3D software. I have a programme that will import 3D models into voxels then export the structure to Lego CAD.

I'm going to order some more bricks today. [/quote]
Interesting, I didn't know there were such programs! Yay for the new bricks, hopefully you'll quickly be able to get what you want!

[DrFrag]

Originally posted by Astro forever+Sep 9 2005, 02:50 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Astro forever @ Sep 9 2005, 02:50 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--DrFrag@Sep 9 2005, 12:36 AM
Not very easily.  I'm going to go by the general dimensions of the body.  Since it's such a difficult part (especially the points) I think I'll model it with 3D software.  I have a programme that will import 3D models into voxels then export the structure to Lego CAD.

I'm going to order some more bricks today. 

Interesting, I didn't know there were such programs! Yay for the new bricks, hopefully you'll quickly be able to get what you want![/b][/quote]
If anyone's interested, the programme is Voxel3D:
http://www.everygraph.com/voxel3d
You can import models from 3D Studio, Wavefront, Lightwave, VRML, AC3D, Design Workshop, Carbon Graphics, Logo, OpenDX and OpenFlight. Or draw your own 3D constructions from within the programme. IMO the interface is a little clumsy, but it does have standard brick colours. You can then save to LDraw files for use in various Lego CAD programmes. You have to pay + register to be able to save.

As for the bricks, there are a couple of types I need for his chest insides which have sold out in my state. I'll just have to take things as they come.

I'm dreading the arms. I have enough trouble drawing them. I've asked for one of those articulated wooden figurine art models for my birthday.

[jeffbert]

Originally posted by DrFrag@Sep 9 2005, 03:57 AM

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I'm dreading the arms. I have enough trouble drawing them. I've asked for one of those articulated wooden figurine art models for my birthday.

An old-style GI Joe might suffice, plus, playing with that is more fun than playing with a wooden figurine. My brothers & I were rather fond of re-enacting the massacre scene from the St. Vallentine's Day Massacre.

[fafner]

Originally posted by Astro forever@Sep 9 2005, 06:50 AM
You could also put it at the top of the stairs and boot it, I'm sure it would become instantaneously "modular" after!

I would say it is more "fragmentation" than "modularization" in my opinion I guess that after that, Astro would really need a good defrag :wahah:

[Strange Wings]

B) B) B)
Awesome work so far, DrFrag!
The makers of Legoland would envy you for it.

[Latu]

Wow, that's way cool Dr.Frag

I was wondering how you were doing on it at the moment. It seems this topic hasn't had a post in a long while.

[Strange Wings]

Just don't forget to put an iPod in his chest!

[Latu]

Just don't forget to put an iPod in his chest!

LOL

[DrFrag]

Making slow progress. I've depleted most of Australia's stocks of tan bricks so I'm having to order internationally now, which is quite expensive.



I'm up to his arms. I've done a horribly messy rough draft, a few rebuilds and I'll have it right. And I had a large shipment come in from Budapest today so I've got a few more pieces to work with.

[Astro Forever]

Beautiful!