Amstrad CPC 3d models

Devilmarkus · 13:55, 12 February 14

I want to create some 3d models of Amstrad CPCs:
- CPC 6128+
- Plus Monitor
- CPC 6128
- GX4000
- CPC 664
- CPC 464+?!?

CPC 464 I already have...

Who wants to help me with this?
I need maaaaaany hi-res photos (6 megapixels or above), taken as shown here:

Devilmarkus · 22:03, 12 February 14

Just for info:
I only need photographs!!!
The 3d modeling will be done then by a 3d artist.

TFM · 22:29, 12 February 14

A 3D artist? is that a computer program or a human?

Devilmarkus · 22:43, 12 February 14

A human...

Bryce · 22:49, 12 February 14

Why not just create a 3D wire frame of the device and assign textures from a few real photos? What exactly will the rotating camera photos achieve? I could understand it if you are creating something with millions of surfaces (like that statue), but a CPC is a simple form.

Bryce.

Devilmarkus · 23:03, 12 February 14

It's not me, who asked for photos...
But the artist uses Autodesk 123d to pre-create the models and then he will modify them and make them cleaner and more detailled...

ced64k · 12:05, 13 February 14

And thereafter we can all print in 3D our brand new CPC case

Devilmarkus · 13:07, 13 February 14

Humm no... The 3d models will not be so detailled that they could be used for 3d printers, I'm sorry

Sykobee (Briggsy) · 17:43, 13 February 14

Yeah, we'd need to photograph each individual case component on its own, inside and out, for that!

Although that would provide an even more accurate 3D model, thinking about it.

Devilmarkus · 18:20, 13 February 14

Quote from: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 17:43, 13 February 14
Yeah, we'd need to photograph each individual case component on its own, inside and out, for that!

Although that would provide an even more accurate 3D model, thinking about it.

Sure but please think about 2 facts:

- I just need the exterior models, perhaps with a bit designed interior.
- Normally giving the order to create such models by a professional 3d artist is also a good question of paying... And the artist will do the models for free...

Gryzor · 19:13, 16 February 14

Yeah, I think I can do this with a decent camera and the machines sitting on the floor, would it be ok?

Devilmarkus · 19:37, 16 February 14

Yeah on the floor would be perfect, best with same light conditions from all sides...

Gryzor · 10:20, 17 February 14

Yeah, will try; I don't have a studio so it'll be done with overhead lighting and flash. Unfortunately I have no idea about the work flow of a 3D artist so I don't know what would be good/bad for him, but I'll do a test with my CTM664 and see how it goes.

Devilmarkus · 10:30, 17 February 14

Ummm... I already have a model for the CTM

Better do shootings of a 6128 or a plus

Gryzor · 13:36, 17 February 14

Yeah, yeah, that

Gryzor · 13:36, 17 February 14

Oh, you also need a set of photos for the top and bottom? A total of 60 pics?

Devilmarkus · 13:06, 18 February 14

Yes that should work.
not directly from top. Use a 45° angle...

Gryzor · 17:39, 18 February 14

Erm... yes. I don't have a studio, so plucking off the ceiling light and putting it at 45 degrees is out of the question. Just a the overhead lights and the camera's flash (and I can't even find my diffuser).

Devilmarkus · 18:03, 18 February 14

The images don't need to be 100% perfect, so I'm sure, your results will be fine

Could you also take 1 or 2 photos directly from top and bottom?

Devilmarkus · 14:59, 24 February 14

Any progress here?

Phi2x · 15:05, 24 February 14

.

Gryzor · 18:31, 24 February 14

Quote from: Devilmarkus on 14:59, 24 February 14
Any progress here?

Nope

MacDeath · 17:57, 14 May 14

Raise topic from the grave !!!!

ok I guess the best way to get those pictures would be to put the machine on a rotative plate so the camera stays fixed at the same place...

Sadly I don't think i do have a proper camera doing 6megapixels...
My old Sony thing has 5.1 megapixels only...

Not sure about a rotating system as well, any ideas ?
perhaps using 2 plates...
Some microwave ovens do have a system that may be used (outside the oven off course).

otherwise I have a friend who happen to be metrologist... his job is to measure things (mecanical parts) precisely... I will hask him some advices perhpas, when I see him.

post edition :

That would be perfect, and a good way to use my arduino... lol...

otherwise :
Rotating Plate: TV Stands | eBay

just mark the degrees of rotation and you're ok for a nice precision job in modelisation.

would not rotate the light source though...

Rotating plates are kitchen ware used to put icing on cakes or for cheese serving... would be the perfect double usefull combo !!!
you offer one to your wife... but use it to modelize some stuffs...

Ok now let go geeky :

you put whatever you want on this , then get the camera to go full machinegun crazy while it rotates...

Voilà !!!

nice to produce animated gifs as well...
TotO or anyone could display his expansion cards like this... or a gamebox, or a dildo or whatever actually.

Bryce · 12:30, 27 June 14

Hi Markus,
not sure if you are still working on this, but I found this site here: Museo Virtual Escuela Superior de Informática where they have modelled quite a collection of retro computers in Blender which can all be downloaded for free, including a 6128 and a very nice 464 opened and including the entire PCB. There's also some other great classics from Apple, Commodore, Spectrum and lots more.

Bryce.

Devilmarkus · 13:05, 27 June 14

Hi Bryce,
I know these models...
They are ultra-low polygon models with weird textures...

Also none of them matches the real dimensions... The 6128 is too flattened, the 464 too un-detailled etc...

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