Comment on Is it possible to 3D scan a motorcycle helmet and make smaller replicas?
Idreamofcheesy@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Like with all the dents and scrapes? Because a scan is the best tool in that case.
If it’s just a motorcycle helmet, you’d likely have an easier time finding a model that’s close enough and using that.
But yes, you can 3D scan and print a miniature of it. Maybe post in a local sub to see if anyone can meet you somewhere. Or else you’ll have to ship it. I don’t have a scanner unfortunately or else I’d love to help.
I’m glad your friend survived and I wish him a quick recovery!
I should add, that scanning the transparent face/eye guard there will prove challenging, you might want to cover whatever is left of that with tape to help scanning…
Perhaps if you tape transparent parts, only from the inside, then perhaps you might be able to better capture the cracks themselves…
Just my thoughts on it…
Some dulling spray will give you decent enough coverage for a laser scanner to pick up the shape. Helmets tend to have large featureless areas that make optical based scanners struggle and photogrammetry not feasible. A good engineering level scanner will be just fine.
I once ran out of contrast spray on a job, ended up using Tinactin. No shit, it produces a very scannable white matte surface.
Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 6 months ago
Yup all the bumps and dents. Knowing him he would leave the viscera on for effect if. He also wants all the signatures as well.
Idreamofcheesy@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Yeah like someone else mentioned, printing in color AND detail is tough. Resin prints have the best detail, but you would have to paint it after the fact.
I think binder jet printing is what you’re looking for, after you get the scan.