Could anyone create this into a 3D pattern for me?

**johnmiic** · #1 07-17-2012, 04:30 PM

I don't have the software to create this shape in 3D. I use a Mac and it seems most of the good programs are for the PC. Does anyone have some time who could make this into a 360 degree pattern, for a round shape I could assemble? It is a UFO shape. I need the top part to be about 8 inches tall and the bottom about 2 inches. If you want you can use it and decorate one for yourself. Or if you need blueprints to build Sci-Fi ships I have many. I could scan some as a trade. Get in touch with me and maybe we can work something out.

**umtutsut** · #2 07-17-2012, 04:41 PM

Kecksburg?

(Personally, I still think Kecksburg was a Soyuz-type reentry module that the good ol' CCCP wouldn't own up to.)

Les ("The Voice of Authority" -- coming soon)

**cMags** · #3 07-17-2012, 04:43 PM

Trimble SketchUp

Sketchup is available for Mac, and is free. There are all sorts of tutorials out there, and yours is a very basic shape that should be an easy first project.

**Texman** · #4 07-17-2012, 05:02 PM

No, its an upside down acorn

**gillman** · #5 07-18-2012, 08:05 AM

I slapped this together with Sketchup and used MattCiapa's SPP tool to unfold it. The Sketchup part might have taken 5 minutes.

It's rough, but I think it's what you were looking for.

spaceagent-9 · #6 07-18-2012, 08:52 AM

gillman to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**johnmiic** · #7 07-18-2012, 09:28 AM

Thanks Everyone!

Thanks Gillman! I will assemble it and see how it goes.

Also Thanks to cMags for the sketchup recommendation. My Mac is old tho, G4 pre-intel chip. It probably won't work but will read up on it.

umtutsut, I cannot confirm what the shape is. I don't want to be locked in the X-File division basement.

**ct ertz** · #8 07-18-2012, 09:35 AM

Cool work! I like sketch up myself. The program is free and is easy to work with. I know little about the program myself and I can still create models. I am learning more all the time, but I do not need to know it all to use it. The new skills just make life easier or more fun. Day bay day I get better. When you are ready to try your own models give sketch up a go. You will like it.
CT

**Modeller** · #9 07-18-2012, 10:37 AM

Why not to give a go to 3DMax. It's way much cooler, and easier to work with.
Don't bother about that it's not legal if just being downloaded.
Only commercial studios should purchase it.
So give a try.