I was lucky enough to 3D-scan my grandfather before he passed away earlier this

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I was lucky enough to 3D-scan my grandfather before he passed away earlier this year. As a tribute and gift for my mother, aunt’s and uncles. I 3D printed the scan and then molded the print. From the molds, I created cold-casted bronze statues and trophy mounted them. Here’s the end results :slight_smile:

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Very nice

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What scanner did you use? I think this would be a great thing for people to have

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@James_Nelson ​ The scanner was a prime sense… Very similar to a Microsoft Kinect

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Wow cool. I’ve used a Kinect, never been able to get that kind of feature resolution. great job. any details on software or settings/setup would be great. Awesome job.

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Beautiful. I wish we had been able to do the same with my step-dad, who passed in May.

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How did you made the molds?

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@Luis_Diaz I used a 2-part (A/B) silicon mold. There are a ton of you tube videos

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@Loren_Brandenburg thanks! I want to make a necklace for my gf and didn’t know how to get started with this!

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@Luis_Diaz http://makezine.com/2016/03/08/silicone-casting-molds/
http://makezine.com/2016/03/08/silicone-casting-molds/

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@Loren_Brandenburg Do you rent it out to others with fathers? It could pay for itself in awhile.

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@Loren_Brandenburg thanks!

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@Gary_Deen I’'m not positive of your question?
@Luis_Diaz Hit me up if you got any questions

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@Loren_Brandenburg thanks a lot :slight_smile: I love this community, anyone always like to help :slight_smile:

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What a wonderful way to remember him by! :slight_smile:

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:heart:

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Looks incredible

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Thank you for sharing this! I may have to invest soon… have two grandparents in their 90’s…90 and 96

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Nice

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What a love you had for your Grand father