Ivan Sentch is 3D-printing a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 on his Solidoodle desktop 3D printer, 4 inches by 4 inches at a time. The Auckland, New Zealand resident is about 72% done printing the body, and he expects to pay a mere $2,000 NZD for the plastic to make the plug — versus the $12k–$15k for a CNC-cut foam plug, which is what is normally used in replica car projects.
Today on Maker Camp we get to hangout with three professional animators who will share tips and secrets of their craft. If you’re interested in drawing, illustration, and graphic design this the show for you. On deck for today’s camp is Karin Fong, David Yoon, and Julian Glander. You’ve seen their work on TV, movies, commercials, and right here on Maker Camp.
Cake Crumbs have succeeded at the massive undertaking of creating the largest planet in our solar system in cake form with this amazingly realistic Jupiter Structural Layer Cake.
Talking with other creatives always leaves me feeling so inspired and so connected to the larger crafting community. That’s why I love this Handmade Stories video that CreativeBug made at Alt SF!
Our take on five commercial quadrotors ranging from toys to tools.
This lucky underpants badge tutorial from Bugs and Fishes just makes me smile and smile.
MAKE is excited to announce that our second 3D Printing Shootout Weekend will be held this Friday, Aug, 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4. This year the testing is bigger than ever with a team of 15 testers carefully reviewing 21 printers of all makes and models. The results of the testing will be featured in the buying guide section of MAKE’s forthcoming special 3D printing issue available in mid-November.
