Saturday, September 20, 2008

Model Progress!

Hey guys,
This is where i'm at so far with the first model. To save time for the 1st model, ive used a simple black bonds singlet for the 'housing' of my design components (sensors, interface etc) but im intending to look for a suitable material and sew my own undergarment for the final model (or at least stitch onto an existing garment).

The half-finished model, as you can see is fairly basic at this stage, as im looking into styling it towards my specific market (both male and female office workers/wearing neat attire etc). Im planning to develop my 'Spinotech' sensors making them thinner and with some detail. The interface is yet to come!

Modeling tips:

Heres a great way to put fine details into your foam models (ie. part lines etc): 1. cut a small piece of fine wet and dry sandpaper
2. then fold the piece in half, then half again, with the grit side outside
3. use the corner edge of the sandpaper and you will have a gritty point to sand out fine grooves with several passes.
This works very well and will give a very clean sharp cut.

If you have any suggestions id love to hear them!!

Andy

1 comment:

Student Contributor said...

As Paris would say: thats hot!

Good work brodda! Looks very good. Are you going to make the circular sensors out of a different material for next model?

-Chris