A buddy sent me this via Facebook (image attached)... ...it's an artist's rendition of the new Bandai DX 12" Mazinger-Z figure which was released earlier this...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Dec 31, 2012 1:19 pm
I opened the Mazinger poster in Irfanview, and cropped the side with the guts exposed and saved that half of the image..... ...reopened that image half back...
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knockemouttt
Jan 3, 2013 5:46 am
New here, not as new to Doga. Been toying around with L3 for a few years now and out of all of the 3D software I've used, this is the one I've enjoyed the most...
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Todd Zircher
tzircher
Jan 3, 2013 1:58 pm
Welcome on board and looking forward to seeing what you do with DoGA CGA. -- TAZ ________________________________ From: knockemouttt <brixtonkilljoy@...>...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Jan 20, 2013 5:50 pm
I finally managed to upload some Metaseq models to Shapeways. These are just test models so I can get an idea of how to reduce their printing costs...... ...
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David DChamp
david.dchamp
Jan 20, 2013 7:27 pm
I've been using Shapeway for some time now. The best ways to reduce cost is reduce size and volume. Volume can be reduced best by making the object hollow. I...
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Todd Zircher
tzircher
Jan 20, 2013 8:45 pm
Nifty! Netfabb Basic or Pro?  http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php -- TAZ ________________________________ From: David DChamp <david.dchamp@...> To:...
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David DChamp
david.dchamp
Jan 20, 2013 9:44 pm
I just use the Netfab basic (free version). It does everything I need it to do. I just use the Netfab basic (free version). It does everything I need it to...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Jan 21, 2013 6:38 am
Thanks, guys. I've been using Netfabb basic. For making simple geometric parts, I have no problems. But, for making complex parts, such as my Mazinger...
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David DChamp
david.dchamp
Jan 21, 2013 10:33 pm
I use it to prototype stop motion models. What I do a lot of times is cut the piece in half and do a simple cutout on the inside. When the object is printed it...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Jan 22, 2013 1:10 am
That's a good idea to try. I have trouble guessing the wall thickness of an object that has no openings nor cutaways. But then, I'd also have to cut This...
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David DChamp
david.dchamp
Jan 22, 2013 3:07 am
Are you using the STL plugin for exporting from Metaseq? It might work better for you. I'm using Moi3D to do my designs and it is a Nurbs modeler, not a mesh...
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Todd Zircher
tzircher
Jan 22, 2013 3:23 am
My (failed) workflow was DoGA > Meta > MeshLab to STL. It made it through Shapeways pre-screening, but failed to actually print.  When/if I try again, I'd...
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David DChamp
david.dchamp
Jan 22, 2013 4:19 am
This is a stop motion puppet I had printed by Shapeway. ...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Jan 22, 2013 9:23 am
I use Metaseq's STL export plugin. I hear ya about the warnings in Netfabb. NF basic shows a large Exclamation warning but doesn't explain what it is, so I...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Jan 22, 2013 9:27 am
Wow, I like the size and assembly design of that puppet! :D I also clicked Like and left a comment for you over there at FB. Awesome work! :D -Tony ... From:...
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emperorneo
Jan 26, 2013 7:19 pm
Hello, long time lurker on the group here, but I thought I'd finally share some of my work. I got introduced to DoGA through an online browser game I play...
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Todd Zircher
tzircher
Jan 27, 2013 8:47 am
Wow, you have been a busy beaver. :-)  Good stuff in those links and good points about lighting and textures. Welcome aboard. -- TAZ ...
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emperorneo
Jan 28, 2013 12:01 am
Thanks! :D I redid my Keldon Trooper model a bit, and made a head for it. Warped the heck out of a gecko head picture in Photoshop for the texture, added some...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Feb 1, 2013 5:32 am
I noticed this in a side-bar at Facebook... http://www.axiomimages.com/ Tons of aerial stock footage of day/night scenes shot from above, in various...
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Chris Dominique
dominiquechr...
Mar 26, 2013 2:07 pm
Biggest Fake Conference in Computer Science I graduated from University of Florida (UFL) and am currently running a computer firm in Florida. I have attended...
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TAZ
tzircher
Mar 27, 2013 1:04 am
Is this the sole reason why you joined the list? If so, doesn't that make as big of a fake as Prof. Arabnia? Only you're stealing our time and not money. -- ...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
Mar 27, 2013 3:33 am
Hi All... I'm still around, although haven't been DoGA'ing as much as i used to but I will get back to it pronto. Meanwhile I'm enjoying the pleasure of...
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TAZ
tzircher
Apr 29, 2013 6:36 pm
Finally getting back into some 3D stuff after a while. My current project is Frozen Thunder, a war game that is a mix of Frozen Synapse and Renegade Legion:...
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Tony
tvmuzik
May 1, 2013 8:34 am
Finally got to see what Todd's been up to. I really dig his Frozen Thunder project, especially the tanks- they remind me of "Tron". Keep it up! :D Me, I've...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
May 16, 2013 2:39 pm
Some of you are already aware of it. For the rest of us, DAZ Studio 4.6 is now available as a free download. http://www.daz3d.com/daz-studio-4-pro/ Be advised:...
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Tobias G.
cygnusxrayone
May 16, 2013 3:14 pm
I just spent the last 30 minutes driving myself up the wall with Daz's new crapola management software, and got so frustrated I had to submit a support ticket...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
May 16, 2013 4:53 pm
After contacting DAZ (make that Dizzy) support, I had just received the following response... Cristina Galloway, May 16 10:24 (MDT): Thank you for contacting...
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Tobias G.
cygnusxrayone
May 17, 2013 4:18 am
The response I got from them was a little more in-depth, tho I haven't tried it yet I'll post it here in case anybody finds it useful: -- -- Hi Toby, Please...
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Tony Vazquez
tvmuzik
May 17, 2013 4:22 am
Alright, folks... for those of you who've been trying to download (and Save, or install) DAZ Studio Pro 4.6 (the current freebie), follow the steps below, in...
