Progress on Luna Park’s Side Towers

Now that I have the boardwalk modeled and built, I am focusing on modeling the buildings that connect to it. The twin side towers that flank the park’s central tower are next on my list. I’m still working on proportions, working toward finishing the top but I cannot wait to get these printed!

The First Balcony Print

Finally, I have exported files and completed my first balcony print for Luna Park’s main court! With all these printed parts ready for assembly I am slowly inching forward towards this spring’s exhibit in the Coney Island Museum. Next up… modeling the two side towers to adjoin the boardwalk and flank the main electric tower!

Progress on 3D Printed Luna Park Boardwalk Assembly

Luna Park Boardwalk Imagery for Comparison

It has been pointed out that I should post some reference imagery to compare my 3D printed models to, so upon request, here are a selection of photos used as reference for my boardwalk section from my previous post. Note that I have yet to print the peacock planters, but they have been modeled.

Luna Park #3Dprinted Boardwalk Section Assembly

I have completed assembly of the first section of boardwalk for the Luna Park Installation which will open April 1 at the Coney Island Museum. It measures approximately 18″x18″x 28″ tall and consists of over 48 separate prints. Now that the first section is complete, I’m excited to keep going!

Beginning to Model Luna Park

I’m finally digging into 3D modeling Luna Park. The architecture was so ornate and complex that I’ve been taking a class to expand my skills. This balcony is my first attempt at using Zbrush to model the park. My goal is to complete a toolkit of repeating park elements- an archway, balcony and scallop shaped […]

Kickstarter Backer Rewards & Maker Faire NY Wrap up

It’s been a whirlwind month over here at Scan-A-Rama HQ! New York Maker Faire was a huge success- our booth won 9 awards and scanned over 200 people. Kickstarter rewards are shipping within a week of people being scanned, Maker Faire digital files are almost all sent out, and prints will be shipping this week. […]

New Kickstarter Reward Drops Tomorrow: 18″ Luna Park Tower

Following on this weeks posts of Luna Park imagery, this 18″ tall Luna Park Tower print will be added as a Kickstarter reward tomorrow. It’s over 20 hours to print and is a beautiful object for any true Coney Isle-O-Phile.

A Walk Through Thompson & Dundy’s Luna Park, Coney Island

We made it to a third of our Kickstarter goal yesterday! Keep if coming folks! Coney Island Scan-A-Rama won’t happen without YOU! A huge round of thanks to everyone who’s backed so far and please keep telling your friends! We’re still looking for big ticket backers who want to throw the party of the 21st century […]

Coney Island Scan-A-Rama Launched on Kickstarter!

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Fred Kahl | https://thegreatfredini.com/contact/ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fredini/coney-island-scan-a-rama Artist to 3D Print Turn of the Century Coney Island… With YOU in It! Brooklyn, NY. July 8, 2013 – Getting your portrait made at an amusement park has entered the 21st century with Coney Island Scan-A-Rama, the world’s first affordable 3D portrait studio. With the […]