STOP! Hammer Time!

So over the holidays I was given a project by the University of Hertfordshire to 'Make a name for myself' I was given certain parameters to abide by throughout the project:
-Only make the piece out of card/paper
-Do not paint the card, any lines made must be erased. Though colored card was allowed.
-The completed project must be about 60cm*20cm*20cm
-For ease of transportation it was suggested that the piece folds, dismantles or squishes into a box that is 25cm*25cm*300cm.

After I received this brief I threw out the ideas of making a five foot tall hammer, it just wouldn't fit.
Instead I turned over the page in my sketchbook and planned out the new design.

Being a big fantasy fan I have had allot of hammer, axe and sword designs grace my sights over the years. This project made me dredge many back up from the depths of my memories, from visits to concept art for Warhammer MMORPGs. I then chose to combine two or three of my favorite designs to forge this:

 

 

The Design

After this I drew out, cut, and put together the Hammer I decided to have a beveled edge on one side of the hammer. This then posed a problem. I didn't know what angle to make the lines at to provide the best looking results, that were exactly what I wanted. It was at this point I used a series of Youtube videos (LINK!) to learn how to use the computer software 3DS Max. There is a free student version of the software, which is a brilliant price to pay.

After I played with this and perfectly designed my pieces I transferred the files into Pepakura. Which is another free program that will convert any 3d models into paper templates that can then be printed out. It was with this everything got allot easier.

 Here is the finished product:

One thing I forgot to mention was the 'welding' effect I made to seal gaps. I kept within the guidelines and used card. I boiled and blitzed it with a hand blender to make a paste, the same sort you make when making your own paper (yeah my parents loved me here =p).

This gunk was the applied to the model. I think I will forgo this stage if I ever do this again as it looks a bit weird at points but at least I tried it.

Well all said and done I am pretty proud of this, fingers crossed I kick all of the competitions ass!

Necromancy

This Blog has been dead for a while now... I think it is about time to bring it back from the dead

*Insert dramatic thunderclap and evil laughter*

I have about 10 days left before my move to University and the world of Special Effects. I can't say I am nervous, I think I am pretty excited actually =D I have my own tools now, and can't wait to get out there!

I was set a challenge over the holidays (read that as: they told me to have something prepared a week ago) and I will be posting that up shortly, as soon as I get my Camera back.

See you soon =p