Absolutely agree, thanks Shawn

Totally agree Kenny. Would be easier to be able to scan things vs having to design on Blender from scratch.

Very cool technology for sure. No doubt it will only become better at scanning small stuff

Lol.....definitely. Thanks Tim Lol

@@InterstellarModeler Welcome Oggie 🙂

Nice! Scanning posed Action figures posed…what a great idea. The models parts, again, depends on the size at this poiny but yes ultimately that would be a really good use of this tool. Thanks for these comments.

@@InterstellarModelerThanks as well! While action figures aren't modeled for that kind of use, we can probably get away with slight adjustments with free rigging tools like AccuRIG. The gaps between the different parts of the figure will require some sculpting to eliminate (or just fill them with putty before scanning, if you don't need to change the posture anymore), but that's the price of not needing to model the entire character from scratch. These scanners have their limitations, but spraying a Star Trek ship saucer with matte primer and then extrapolating the correct cross-section or compound curve would be right in their wheelhouse. From there, it's then easy to model new modified sections, like different impulse drive section or a new superstructure, to the point that only minimal gap filling will be needed. Same with the body shape of car models to model body kit pieces. Stuff like greebles is bound to be beyond their capabilities nowadays (even layer-based systems struggle with that), but this could save a ton of time in more generic situations. Sadly, there's a lot of useless junk being sold in this segment at inflated prices, so tracking down something for one's specific needs usually takes time.

@InterstellarModeler You actually have several use cases right there on your channel. A few years ago, you built an Aliens Narcissus, with such a scanner you could extrapolate the general shape correctly, if you ever decided to build the docking section it detaches from during its launch, making a back plate for its presentation that would fit the model like a glove. Same with extrapolating the outline to make a cutting template for packing foam, so you can make a transport case that fits down to the millimeter. You already had a great example in your video with downsizing a model. Those of us who build custom/kitbash ships could make miniature replicas of a previous project to display a smaller version, docked to a starbase we build as a later project.

Lol…..thanks for watching

Lol

appreciate the comment, thanks

And it’s not the right thing to do either. This should be for personal use. Appreciate the comment, thanks