Thursday 27 May 2010

3D modelling - Tamper train







From scan cloud to 3D model, this tamper train illustrates the process.  This is only half the storey as the next step is toanimate the moving parts of the tamper and re-create the movement of ballast using physics engines to control actions !

Heritage 3D modelling - New and Old

 
Heritage to be (Quantum Leap in Shrewsbury), and two more examples of dimensionally accurate modelling from 3D point clouds.  The founding fathers of Birmingham and the Lord Hill column.  Both examples of 3D modelling from high detail 3D laser scanning point clouds.  Once modelled, digital photographs can be texture mapped on to give the realistic visualisations.

SPAR 2010 - Houston Laser scanning Conference

In February, Nick Blenkarn and 3D modeller Mark King made they journey over to Houston for the 2010 SPAR Laser scanning conference.

Keeping up to date on the latest scanning software & hardware, with time for a quick trip to the Houston Aeros and the Johnson Space Centre...

SPAR 2010 website