Mathaeis ([info]mathaeis) wrote,
@ 2005-10-10 17:24:00
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Current mood: accomplished
Current music:Pig - Painiac (Nothing Touches Me)

It's on...
EDIT: Hey everyone coming from EGM, you'll find other crazy projects here: http://www.mathaeis.com. Thanks for checking my stuff out! :D

It's on like hunting ducks!











This started off as a weird experimental idea about a month and a half ago. I started off by taking the pixel art from the Duck Hunt game, and created it in 3D Stuido Max using cubes. You all may remember that post where I showed a picture of it. Only problem with that was the pixel art I used was somehow NOT from the game, but someone else's crappy alternate version. So, no biggie, I remade it. But then, I made it 3-dimensional. So now it wasn't just made out of cubes and still representative of its former pixel-art self, but it had a full 3D body, shaped like that of a duck. But if you look at it orthographically, straight from the side, it still is true to the pixels that it came from.

Below is an animation of the 3D model so you can get an idea of what it looked like:



So then the idea was to contruct this beast of a project. More specifically, it was meant to be mounted on a wooden base to be hung on the wall, along with two bronzed Nintendo Zappers. So in effect this would be a duck hunt trophy. Hell yes? I think so.

But how? At first I was thinking of creating cubes out of things like wood or foam core. I experimented for a bit, but then realized that it would be an absolutely maddening process trying to cut PERFECT cubes out of any material, especially as many as I would need.

Luckily, I found a craft place online that sold wooden cubes. I bought a couple hundred of a smaller size for a test, and then decided this was the way to go. So I ordered 1600 of the 3/4" cubes and went at it. Let me assure you, this was far more of a challenge then it looks. It's not just 'put the cubes in place and be done with it.' Even being machine cut, these things were only good to 1/32", so there was a TON of mixing and matching when it came to lining them up to fit. Doing it in 2D was bad enough, but when I started putting layers together, that was a complete nightmare.

But here you have it, the final product. I was so worried the wings weren't going to stay on, but they are holding damn strong. I still need to decide how I am going to mount it, but for now I thought I would show it off to you all. And also, for those who are interested, some stats:

Blocks used in 3D model: 1785
Blocks used in build: 1240 (left the body and head partially hollow)
Approximate Weight: 17-20 lbs
Length: 24"
Width: 17.25"
Height: 21"
Approximate Number of Hours to Create: 35-40

Thank you, good night. ^_~

EDIT - And a HUGE thank you to everyone who has commented on this, and especially to everyone who is spreading the OG love and posting it on their websites. I really appreciate it! And also, a more complete/organized page will be created for this shortly, once the project is actually complete (mounted, etc.).




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[info]hopelesschaos
2005-10-11 12:53 am UTC (link)
effin' awesome, dude.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:57 am UTC (link)
::high five::

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[info]quartzrelic
2005-10-11 01:03 am UTC (link)
Major props. You should make another, like Link..or Gannon. Or whatever tickles your fancy, just make more coolness.

But the facial hair distracts me!!! Your face in that last pic also makes me think of Spider Jerusalem.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:08 am UTC (link)
Oh, I plan on making more.

And the facial hair is nothing more than laziness, sever laziness, I promise. XD But looking like Spider is a plus. Heh heh.

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(no subject) - [info]qallupilluit, 2005-10-11 08:46 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]mathaeis, 2005-10-11 11:06 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]pyrotech_c3h8, 2005-10-12 07:50 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]mathaeis, 2005-10-12 04:20 pm UTC

[info]virus
2005-10-11 01:07 am UTC (link)
AWESOME.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:08 am UTC (link)
::joyous dance::

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YEAHHHH
[info]alichan
2005-10-11 01:14 am UTC (link)
ROFL THIS IS AWESOME!!! O_O i love it.. great job! i almost thought it was made out of legos for a second.. :O! man.. so cool! cant wait to see more! (if you do more)

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Re: YEAHHHH
[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:16 am UTC (link)
Actually, I meant to mention, I did think about Legos at a time, that would have cost at least 350 for all the pieces. D:!

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[info]odangoatama
2005-10-11 01:14 am UTC (link)
I henceforth dub thee:

WINNAR!!!

Man, you're one of the most awesome people ever for this one. You just...win. There aren't even words XDDDD

~*~Me

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:18 am UTC (link)
Aww, thank you so much! It was such a fun thing to do, I can't wait to make more! :D

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[info]julieland2
2005-10-11 01:22 am UTC (link)
HAHAHAHAHHHA! rad.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:42 pm UTC (link)
Thank you kindly!

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[info]lainabug
2005-10-11 01:28 am UTC (link)
Freakin awesome!!! You're so crazeh lol

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:42 pm UTC (link)
He he, I loves it good!

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HOLY SHIT AMAZING
[info]888888888888
2005-10-11 01:46 am UTC (link)
Getting in on the ground floor of this internet legend.

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Re: HOLY SHIT AMAZING
[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:45 pm UTC (link)
Oh fuck, I am a legend now? This is sure = teh awesome then. :D

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Re: HOLY SHIT AMAZING - [info]terriblekim, 2005-10-11 12:57 pm UTC

[info]asiansain
2005-10-11 01:52 am UTC (link)
crazy awesome!
wow, that's a big pixel duck.
and facial hair...that's the first time i've seen you with it.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:46 pm UTC (link)
He he. It is actually just extreme laziness, I don't plan on staying like this. :P

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[info]schwarzewitwe
2005-10-11 01:53 am UTC (link)
A WINNAR IS YOU

Whoa.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:46 pm UTC (link)
XD Thank you!

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[info]dj_vu
2005-10-11 02:02 am UTC (link)
Is that a ghost in your pictures? I see something whispy around your face. I am prepared to perform an exorcism to remove the horror.

~ Vu

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:47 pm UTC (link)
My terrible attempt at facial hair you mean? lolz

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[info]ex_hanyou116
2005-10-11 02:08 am UTC (link)
Holy Shit......WOAH! GREAT! That is so freaking cool!!!!

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:52 pm UTC (link)
XD Thank you very much!

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[info]empressvv
2005-10-11 02:17 am UTC (link)
holy shit this rocks.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:53 pm UTC (link)
He he, thanks!

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[info]sakurakurakura
2005-10-11 02:25 am UTC (link)
OH FUCK YOU WIN

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:53 pm UTC (link)
PWNED!

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[info]ikorose_shinsou
2005-10-11 02:32 am UTC (link)
wow.
some people may scoff and say you have too much time on your hands, i say it's fantastic. :)

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[info]donster2910
2005-10-11 02:36 am UTC (link)
that's so great

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:53 pm UTC (link)
Thanks man!

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[info]fairel
2005-10-11 02:44 am UTC (link)
you just bring the term "gamer" to a whole new level

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:53 pm UTC (link)
Oh wow, I completely win then. XD

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(no subject) - [info]fairel, 2005-10-11 03:14 pm UTC

[info]kleinerkolibri
2005-10-11 02:49 am UTC (link)
holy wow that's fantastic! nice job!

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:54 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much! :D:D

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[info]chartreusefrost
2005-10-11 02:49 am UTC (link)
That is friggin awesome. Mind if I post a pic in my journal?

You rock so hard. :D

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:55 pm UTC (link)
Oh, please, by all means, spread it around to anyone. :D

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[info]vixielamenta
2005-10-11 02:50 am UTC (link)
HOLY FLERKINGSCHMIDT!! :D:D:D

THAT'S SO RAD!!

One might so go so far as to say... RADICOOL...


X333

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[info]terriblekim
2005-10-11 12:56 pm UTC (link)
LOL HOLLY UR ICON IS THAT DEAD DAD LOL LOL

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(no subject) - [info]mathaeis, 2005-10-11 01:04 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]terriblekim, 2005-10-11 01:11 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]mathaeis, 2005-10-11 11:02 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]mathaeis, 2005-10-11 12:56 pm UTC

[info]cboz
2005-10-11 02:58 am UTC (link)
Thats fucking sweet dude.

You either need to make a Metroid next... or maybe a statue of the FFIV Characters =D

Preferably Rydia, because shes badass. (The adult one, not the kid, you sick bastard ^^/)

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:58 pm UTC (link)
I will be making more, and I was thinking about a Metroid actually, but the problem with that is that it is transparent at parts, so doing that in 3D will be hard. Although, I will take a look at the sprite again to be sure it's not impossible. As for Rydia, or anything post-NES, the problem with those is the fact that the sprites have black outlines, so transofrming them directly into 3D wouldn't be possible without first altering the sprite, and I don't know if I would want to do that. But, either way, I will be doing more. :P

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[info]infernobushishi
2005-10-11 03:19 am UTC (link)
Matt, that's insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
Awesome job, you wonderful nintendo nerd you

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:59 pm UTC (link)
See? not gay, just nerdy. XDXD

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[info]jisuk
2005-10-11 03:19 am UTC (link)
FUCKING. AWESOME. YOU = TEH WIN.

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 12:59 pm UTC (link)
XD Thanks so much! I appreciate it. :D

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[info]robotazalea
2005-10-11 03:58 am UTC (link)
YOU'RE THE MEANING IN MY LIFE
YOU'RE THE INSPIRATION
YOU BRING FEELING TO MY LIFE
YOU'RE THE INSPIRATION

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:00 pm UTC (link)
Oh sweet, I win. XD

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(no subject) - [info]browniemcgee, 2005-10-11 02:25 pm UTC

[info]dead_relena
2005-10-11 04:12 am UTC (link)
*worship worship*

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[info]mathaeis
2005-10-11 01:00 pm UTC (link)
XDXD Thank you!

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