3D Printing Monster Avatar

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Here's My Awesome Custom-Made 3D Printing Monster Avatar Background ---------- This avatar design might not look like a normal human being aesthetically, but I believe it can represent anyone who is viewing this in a sense of the intangible. I've carefully included aspects that capture the characteristics of me or a 3D tinkerer. For instance, I wanted my avatar to represent an actual 3D Printer in a sense. I thought this would be a fantastic idea for making my avatar have such a unique and useful ability in this virtual reality simulated life. I did this by first having a completed printed object in his mouth. The object is the Legend of Zelda Master Sword. I included this for many reasons, including: growing up Zelda was a huge part of my childhood, and it shows how my avatars abilities can be utilized for the reality game. Another aspect giving my avatar the 3D printing mechanism is that he is wielding a 3D Print Remover tool as his weapon in hand and to remove the prints once they are completed (such as the sword). Finally, this reason is the deepest and brings it all together. On the top of my avatars head there is a filament spool. This represents how 3D printing is always on my mind because it's in his brain. And metaphorically, when the spool is moving, 3d printing is happening. So when my brain is moving, 3D printing is on my mind. Simpler aspects of my avatar that were included are on the back it reads "P-0724" which means Printer 0724, and 07/24 is my birthday. This also serves as an Easter egg to Terminator (Terminators have their names like T-3000) because Terminator is my all-time favorite movie. Designing ---------- Over the summer I had the amazing opportunity to intern at a 3D scanning, rendering, and design company. When I was there, I was given the chance to pick up Zbrush, and with some practice and getting used to the UI, I was able to make some simple sculpts. Once I heard of the contest, I was very lucky to have access to such a powerful software. So I started working on my avatars design. Due to the fact that I just learned Zbrush and had very little experience with the program, my design isn't breathtaking. But I tried my best to deliver something that matches the given criteria! I hope to again have access to Zbrush if I were to win this contest. With that, I could continue my passion with 3D designing. Character Backstory ------------------- In the year 3046, 3D Printing technology has become revolutionary to all the worlds. Scientists created a system in which they can print out all forms of matter in complex formulas. With the galactic contention heating up, scientists on the world Zimurick have started developing genetically modified life forms that are half biological life and machine. These machines have integrated additive manufacturing mechanics in them. As Zimurick is cloning these cyborgs to use in warfare for their planet, rumors spread that Zimurick is planning an assault on their enemies. This prompts conflict between planets, and to settle the dispute, all of these cyborgs Zimurick created must be eradicated. Secretly, Zimurick hides one cyborg P-0724, as time goes on P-0724 is developed into the ultimate secret weapon for the Zimurick society. Once the all-out galactic war occurs, Zimurick releases P-0724. P-0724 is put alongside the alliance confederation representing Zimurick in the galactic battles. P-0724 effectively fights for the alliance confederation becoming a monumental hero. Printing --------- While designing this model, I tried to make the avatars features and position available for printing him. So any print settings will most likely be able to work with this design. Layer Height: .3mm and below Infill: 15% and above Speed: Anything your printer can handle should work Supports are not needed! No assembly is required. * Overall, Printing this model should be effortless! I had an awesome time designing this character, and I've picked up a new passion with digital 3D art design! I hope I can gain access to Zbrush which would allow me to pursue this hobby effectively! Thank you to Oculus, Zbrush, FormLabs, Mold3D, 3DArtist, Medium, Sansar, and Pinshape for giving me the opportunity to participate in this contest!