3d noob continued

I think I'm very close to done this model. It could use a few additive details but all in all I think it is going to come out really cool.  This is a mock up of how it is going to fit into the base I made in the last project. Can't wait to get the supports done so that it is good to print!  

For project 2 I am deciding to model a weapon to stand on the base i built in the prior project. these are some concept sketches, the top one is what i will model. Here is the in progress rhino model:  

       I have finalized my object and it is ready to be laser cut. I am excited to see how detailed the engravings will be on it and just how well it joins together. I did not have the opportunity to add a figure this time, but I think that will be my focus for the next project. finished object: engraving details: 2d drawing for lasercutting: Can't wait to see it in real life!

     I have finally managed to visualize my project accurately through sketches and in 3d. I still am missing the patterning which will sit on top of the figure base when completed. I feel good about this, and I actually feel like I have a decent level of control over my process. I think I've gotten way past being daunted by Rhino and now it feels like a problem solving game that I have been enjoying this week. Each level of the figure base will be a 3mm thick piece of plywood. the figure will stand in the middle, joined with male and female joinery. I'm excited to get it cut. I am hoping to be able to make a figure to be cut and hatched as a test for the base by the time it is due though I have to learn how to use illustrator for cutting to do that i think unless I want to draw it all again in rhino. This is what im planning for a pattern, most likely the heart one arrayed along the top curve of the base.

         For project 1 I am going to be creating a base for a figure or model that I will be making in project 3. I want the model base to be rounded, with a pattern spanning the outer edge. I will also add  embellishments on the outer edge to enforce the idea of an impact crater.     I will use one form of joinery for this project in order to keep it simple. I will join the top and bottom piece of my base in a parallel orientation and join the additions in a T orientation. I am stuck between choosing acrylic plastic or a soft light wood like alder. The pattern I wish to add will be a gaelic type of pattern, I'm going for this look so the base is more cohesive with the witch character I want to create for it later. sketches joinery  

I'm Che,  I am a 3D noob and I really like drawing and music. I major in character design/illustration and my goal is to combine my practices in order to create multimedia work that inspires me. I'm heavily influenced by animated shows, manga and the things I have always enjoyed like skateboarding, basketball and written type.