Vorticular Decay Sphere

The idea for this model was to try and create a bit more tectonic mass into the previous 'decay' models. The were too blobby and static, they looked too devoid of forces, too digital. So i experimented with different vortices to apply a bit more purpose into the object.

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The inside of the structure is far more successful than the outside. The general direction and dynamic of it feels far more natural and intentional, but without losing its mass.

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Comment by David Stasiuk on July 29, 2015 at 9:15am: Beautiful. I love the directionality of it! Are you isosurfacing with Millipede?

Comment by Nick Tyrer on July 29, 2015 at 8:50am: 3D systems projet 660pro, beast of a machine, and using a tiny air hose is very satisfying.

The lack of scaffold is fantastic, i definitely do not miss hours with scalpel trying to dig scaffold out of unreachable corners of a print.

Comment by Martin Siegrist on July 29, 2015 at 8:02am: Interesting, Nick!

Comment by taz on July 29, 2015 at 7:32am: Z corp style... baller!

Comment by martyn hogg on July 29, 2015 at 7:16am: ah a 3d systems printer?

the result looks good and not needing support / scaffold has got to be a good thing!

Comment by Nick Tyrer on July 29, 2015 at 5:49am: Haha thanks man. No, our printer is a powder based printer, that uses inkjet heads and binder.

Pro's: No scaffold, high fidelity, can print in colour.

Con's: Needs to be post processed with industrial strength glue, slightly rough finish (like sandstone)

Comment by martyn hogg on July 29, 2015 at 5:10am: is this laser sintered or SLA or...?

Looks amazing, but not the best ashtray design I've seen :)