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    #1 Aug 14, 2010 at 14:52 UTC - 0 likes

    Hi,

    I created a papercraft from StarCraft 2 3D models (not a model of my own as I not good in 3D modelling) so I used the tools to convert *.m3 and *.dds files.

    The model is about the Terran auto turret, the 3D model is the following:

    terran turret - 3D model

    And the final paper result looks like the following:

    terran turret - paper model

    If you cant to cut, fold and glue, you can donwload the sheet of paper model.

    The tools used were:

    • m3_viewer
    • mpqediten32
    • DDS converter 2.1
    • Blender
    • (Sketchup)
    • Pepakura

    This was my first attempt to make paper models from a game, if some others ppl are interesting in this don't forget to make a reply to this post =)

    Mimil,

    PS: some other pics are available

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    #2 Aug 16, 2010 at 16:27 UTC - 0 likes

    Wow, this is very cool! Thanks for sharing! What is the paper thickness you would recommend for the models?

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    #3 Aug 16, 2010 at 18:36 UTC - 0 likes

    I often use 160g (you can find it everywhere) but this time I printed it in 90g (no 160g near the deskjet printer I used), it is a bit harder with 90g I would say but still possible to do as you could see =) To be easier you can scale it to 200% because some parts are really tiny.

    I try to see if I can do other models but I am not sure the tools I am currently using to export models are all properly working. Maybe I will ask for some help in the forum.

    Mimil,

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    #4 Aug 16, 2010 at 18:44 UTC - 0 likes

    could you add some building instructions... this actully looks like it could be of some fun.

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    #5 Aug 16, 2010 at 20:27 UTC - 0 likes

    I'm amazed at your ingenuity. But seriously, nice job! I'll have to print that out some time.

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    #6 Aug 16, 2010 at 20:32 UTC - 0 likes

    Amazing. I love it. I want a whole collection xD keep it up ;)

    and instructions would be just great.

    http://www.sc2pod.com/achievement.php?id=2770

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    #7 Aug 16, 2010 at 21:07 UTC - 0 likes

    Give us the instructions and I'll worship you for 6 months :D.

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    #8 Aug 18, 2010 at 09:01 UTC - 0 likes

    @mimilowns: Go

    What program did you use to convert the .m3 to a file that Pepakura can use? I've been trying to figure this out for about a week without having to torrent 3DS max and I have blender already... THANKS!

    p.s. looks awesome

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    #9 Aug 18, 2010 at 11:10 UTC - 0 likes

    Wow, nice! Hey, can you create a BC? :) I've once seen a SCBW BC, but it was textureless :(

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    #10 Aug 18, 2010 at 14:29 UTC - 0 likes

    Hi all and thank you for your encouragements,

    finally here are the requested instructions:

    Instructions Plan

    You can download the plan and the instructions.

    @axlyin I used m3_viewer to convert the *.m3 to *.obj then imported the *.obj into blender. I saw another tool (ObjConv) which is supposed to do the same work. Last thing to do is to export from blender to *.3ds, which can be opened by pepakura.

    @savannahcz I am trying more complex models but the tools I used for the turret seem to not work, I am now using the 3DStudio plugin to load *.m3 files directly. I now have to understand how is working 3DStudio =)

    Mimil,

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    #11 Aug 19, 2010 at 09:01 UTC - 0 likes

    Good job!! Thank you so much!

    Do update if you got other models coming up :D

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    #12 Aug 19, 2010 at 09:16 UTC - 0 likes

    I have been able to deal with the new tools, BattleCruiser is underconstruction right now!

    It is more or less 220 parts, the turret was 40 parts.

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    #13 Nov 15, 2010 at 22:36 UTC - 0 likes

    Hi all,

    the paper BattleCruiser is ready to take off, have a look :)

    Mimil,

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    #14 Nov 15, 2010 at 22:49 UTC - 0 likes

    WOW! I'd love to see a variety of paper models from this! :D Maybe even a collection of them! :D Wouldn't it be neat to have all the units from the game on your table! You could say you played sc2 WITHOUT GOING ON THE COMPUTER! :D This would be great to see more of your work! :D Keep it up! :D

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    #15 Nov 15, 2010 at 23:01 UTC - 0 likes

    I saw that turret and went wow thats awesome...

    I saw the battlecruiser and my jaw hit the floor :O

    Want must have!

    Current Project: Community Project

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    #16 Nov 15, 2010 at 23:08 UTC - 0 likes

    hehe thanks

    Yeah I will be able to play without internet nor computer but ... there is always a but ... how many years will it take to me to build an army??? I think my next one will be a protoss carrier, just need to find more free time.

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    #17 Nov 15, 2010 at 23:10 UTC - 0 likes

    I probably wont have time to build it, but I would like to know if you can take a picture of the bc next to a ruler. That way, I can see how big it is before I "think" about building it. :D

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    #18 Nov 15, 2010 at 23:17 UTC - 0 likes

    Starcraft Arts and Crafts! =) Starcraft Arts And Crafts

    good job

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    #19 Nov 16, 2010 at 00:13 UTC - 0 likes
    Quote from mimilowns: Go

    hehe thanks

    Yeah I will be able to play without internet nor computer but ... there is always a but ... how many years will it take to me to build an army??? I think my next one will be a protoss carrier, just need to find more free time.

    Mimil,

    Chronoboost solves.

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    #20 Nov 16, 2010 at 15:39 UTC - 0 likes

    So, maybe you can take a picture of the bc next to a ruler today?

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