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This is a project that's been on my mind for about 2 years now, and I'm finally taking steps to see it built. Inspired by the broken Halo Ring segment at Outpost Discovery, this will be a completed ring display for 405th booths and photo ops. The file comes from SpartanX360 on Thingiverse, and is broken into 15 segments. Originally designed to be 3D printed at a scale of 3' (1meter), I've since stretched the model to be wider and scaled it's overall size to 10'(3meters). Construction will be of EVA foam, and I plan on adding some miniature model scenery on the inside of the ring. Lights to be added on the interior to shine out of various open areas on the back and sides. All 15 segments will be detachable via magnets for easier transport, cause strapping this to the car roof is probably not an option lol. And one final addition is I hope to build a small platform this will sit on, with a powered roller that will slowly spin the ring for extra effect.
I've had thoughts of naming this after the infamous Installation 04, but maybe I should come up with another unique number (or name like Zeta Halo). Progress will take some time, so do not expect a lot of updates in the early stages. Cause it's literally going to be constructing this same segment 7-8 more times before I take a halfway photo. Materials will be bought over time as well, as I'm estimating this to take 32 sheets of EVA foam and 10-12 pieces of 5mm and 2mm foam. Plus the lights and magnets and other bells and whistles.
Here's a few images of the first segment constructed:
P.S. not sure if I'm going to add all the little side details as I've checked the numbers and there's...600 of them!!
I've had thoughts of naming this after the infamous Installation 04, but maybe I should come up with another unique number (or name like Zeta Halo). Progress will take some time, so do not expect a lot of updates in the early stages. Cause it's literally going to be constructing this same segment 7-8 more times before I take a halfway photo. Materials will be bought over time as well, as I'm estimating this to take 32 sheets of EVA foam and 10-12 pieces of 5mm and 2mm foam. Plus the lights and magnets and other bells and whistles.
Here's a few images of the first segment constructed:
P.S. not sure if I'm going to add all the little side details as I've checked the numbers and there's...600 of them!!