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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Other => Topic started by: Frank3k on March 12, 2018, 08:00:20 AM

Title: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Frank3k on March 12, 2018, 08:00:20 AM
This is a 1:1 scale  replica of the Venus of Brassempouy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_Brassempouy), which is a small ivory head of a woman from about 25,000 years ago.

 I wanted to print a model of the Venus of Willendorf (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_Willendorf) and I found a 1:1 copy looking through the scanned artwork at Scan the World (https://www.myminifactory.com/scantheworld/).
This is a fairly big figure that would take a while to print, so I decided to try making a smaller replica first. I found a 1:1 replica of the Venus of Brassempouy at Thingieverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2440449) that was fairly accurate and wouldn't take long to print.

Here is the result after taking the supports off. It was printed in ABS at 0.15mm layer height:

(https://i.imgur.com/iGK2208.jpg)

It's hard to see the details and layering on a white ABS model, even after shining light through it:

(https://i.imgur.com/4vNi7Pv.jpg)

Here it is after a quick paint job. It looks pretty good from a distance!

(https://i.imgur.com/rFWBfED.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dElT9Yz.jpg)

I like the idea of printing a 25000 year old sculpture on a modern 3D printer. I wonder what our AI descendants will be doing in another 25000 years...
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 13, 2018, 01:19:02 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 13, 2018, 05:32:37 PM
That's great Frank!

I really like your take on "old meets new"

Great stuff!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Frank3k on March 14, 2018, 11:20:30 AM
Thanks! It's not really a "model", but it didn't take long to print and paint. It will be more acceptable on my desk at work than this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Willendorf-Venus-1468.jpg/377px-Willendorf-Venus-1468.jpg)

Which is what I originally wanted to print. I don't want a trip to HR....
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 14, 2018, 05:28:47 PM
Ahh the slow shuffle off to HR.

Thanks for bringing back the memories, Frank!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Story on March 22, 2018, 02:31:00 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on March 14, 2018, 11:20:30 AM

Which is what I originally wanted to print. I don't want a trip to HR....


You should be more concerned about the 13 guys that show up in the parking lot to have a discussion with you.
(http://www.haro-online.com/stuff/13thwar2.jpg)
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on March 22, 2018, 07:08:50 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on March 14, 2018, 11:20:30 AM
Thanks! It's not really a "model", but it didn't take long to print and paint. It will be more acceptable on my desk at work than this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Willendorf-Venus-1468.jpg/377px-Willendorf-Venus-1468.jpg)

Which is what I originally wanted to print. I don't want a trip to HR....

One of 'her' ancestors descendants has been posting on Craig's List in the personals section.  Something about must like SSBBW...

:P
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: elmayerle on March 22, 2018, 11:46:31 AM
err, shouldn't that be "decendants", not "ancestors"?
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Dr. YoKai on March 23, 2018, 12:59:24 AM
 Nifty subject - I've known about the Willendorf Venus for ages, but the other is new to me. I think there was
 a gashapon figure of the WV some time back, but I won't swear to it. How big is the Willendorf figure? Seems
 like it would be a good addition to your shop.
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Frank3k on March 23, 2018, 10:27:04 AM
The Willendorf figure is about 4"/11 cm tall.

I can imagine relatively fit, well fed - but not plump - early humans looking at something like the Willendorf as an "inspirational" shape - the 1%ers of their age - she obviously didn't have to work hard for her food.

Or, it could have just been a super-deformed model of the girl-next-cave...
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Story on May 24, 2018, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on March 12, 2018, 08:00:20 AM

Here it is after a quick paint job. It looks pretty good from a distance!

(https://i.imgur.com/rFWBfED.jpg)
 

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/e/e5/Janice_m15.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20151008230827)
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 24, 2018, 04:28:12 AM
Quote from: Story on May 24, 2018, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on March 12, 2018, 08:00:20 AM

Here it is after a quick paint job. It looks pretty good from a distance!

(https://i.imgur.com/rFWBfED.jpg)
 

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/e/e5/Janice_m15.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20151008230827)

I hate it when you guys bring up my old girlfriends. It's been over between us for years now I tell you!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Frank3k on May 24, 2018, 10:31:09 AM
Wow - so you're saying she's an early muppet?
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Old Wombat on May 25, 2018, 07:32:30 PM
Or an early hippie? ???
Title: Re: 3D printed Venus of Brassempouy
Post by: Story on May 31, 2018, 01:38:54 AM
That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4UhPuwoGE)

The Janet was.

The Janet is.

The Janet will be.

Much like the Putin.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZB-HT3cumpA/hqdefault.jpg)