Triple Trouble

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My daughter Sophie and I made the trip to this year's MakerFaire in New York, a spectacle not to be missed! The Great Fredini was on hand to scan Sophie, and she couldn't wait to try again on Sunday, eager to capture the perfect shot. Her curiosity piqued, she brought her trusty umbrella along for the ride, thinking it might just add an interesting element to the proceedings. Fredini suggested that Sophie give both open and closed umbrella poses a try, hoping one or the other would result in a truly unforgettable scan. And so it was, as we were left with three absolutely breathtaking images that have been merged into one incredible model. The pride in Sophie's eyes is unmistakable as she gazes upon her newly minted digital masterpiece. Sophie had no problem selecting a title for this marvelous creation, her sense of excitement and wonder still very much evident. In fact, I couldn't help but notice how perfectly the rainy day/raining scenes came out – a clever nod to her decision to bring an umbrella along, no doubt inspired by Fredini's enthusiasm. Needless to say, we're thrilled with the results, and Sophie was overjoyed when she saw the finished model for herself. Of course, I did ponder the possibility of crafting an antique-style barometer complete with spinning weather indicators – perhaps that's a project for another day. While this particular scan may not be to everyone's taste, it does provide a compelling look at just how incredible Fredini and Coney Island Scan-A-Rama are at producing top-notch digital imagery. So if you ever get the chance, I wholeheartedly recommend checking them out! Printed to perfection on my trusty Makerbot Replicator 2 at high settings (0.1 15% 2 shells with support) using ColorFabb BronzeFill filament, this little gem stands an impressive 150mm tall – all that's left is a bit of finishing work with some careful burnishing.