Post by oldschooldm on Jun 21, 2012 19:53:17 GMT -9
Grendelsmother64 just released the papercraft ladder I've been looking for all my life. :-) Well, after I kit-bashed it to have a front and a back and carved out all the holes...
This release of cutfiles includes a boxy-version with tread-holes for figures as well as the full cutout (front and back) versions shown in these pictures...
I also have a cutfile and reduced art for a 50% version that fits on a single page:
I really like a 10' ladder prop, even if the rungs aren't wide enough for the figure's base.
Two of the files aren't included: The inside with floor (as shown in this build) as it includes artwork that I don't yet have permission to distribute - and the 50% version for the same reason. If Grendelsmother64 gives me permission, I will release links to those separately in this thread.
--- README ---
NOTE: I have included optional cutfiles to make two-sided "hollow" versions.
These cutfiles are for the Laketown Ladder by Grendelsmother64 and available for free at inkjetpaperscissors.blogspot.ca/2012/06/laketown-ladder.html
You will need to download a copy of that product to use these correctly (see the instructions below) the artwork is not included to protect the rights of the copyright holders.
These cutfiles were created with Silhouette Studio version 2.5.0 by OldSchoolDM @ the Cardboard Warriors forums: cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/
Instructions:
Laketown Ladder is distributed as a JPG, but does not have the required registration marks to work with the cutter.
You need to merge the JPG file with each cutfiles to get the registration marks right when you print...
[The remaining instructions are specific for Studio 2.5.0]
Step two: Now you have JPG files for each page, start Studio and then open one of them (you won't see the PNG files by default in the open dialog, click the file-type pop-down and chose PNG to see them).
Once you see the image on simulated carrier sheet, you may see it rotated 90-degrees (not fitting on the sheet), just click Portrait on the Page control to rotate the carrier sheet to match.
Next choose Merge from the file menu and select the matching cutfile page. You should see red-lines overlaying the image, they probably won't align properly at first.
Step three: Align the image to the cutlines. Zoom in 3-4 times by clicking on the +-magnifier at the top of the screen.
The lines are in the correct place, it is the image that needs to move to match. Click on the image (including white area) somewhere, and use the arrow keys to shift the image until it matches the cut lines. I'd save the cutfile at this point.
Step four: Print the file and cut! Choose the printing option from within Studio - either from the File menu or as the first option after clicking on the Cut icon at the top of Studio - it will include the registration marks from the cutfiles. Then you know the drill, mount to carrier sheet and cut then edge and assemble!
Have fun, and if you got these files from the Forums, please post a photo of your build! The thread I created is a great place to leave feedback and comments.
This release of cutfiles includes a boxy-version with tread-holes for figures as well as the full cutout (front and back) versions shown in these pictures...
I also have a cutfile and reduced art for a 50% version that fits on a single page:
I really like a 10' ladder prop, even if the rungs aren't wide enough for the figure's base.
Two of the files aren't included: The inside with floor (as shown in this build) as it includes artwork that I don't yet have permission to distribute - and the 50% version for the same reason. If Grendelsmother64 gives me permission, I will release links to those separately in this thread.
--- README ---
NOTE: I have included optional cutfiles to make two-sided "hollow" versions.
These cutfiles are for the Laketown Ladder by Grendelsmother64 and available for free at inkjetpaperscissors.blogspot.ca/2012/06/laketown-ladder.html
You will need to download a copy of that product to use these correctly (see the instructions below) the artwork is not included to protect the rights of the copyright holders.
These cutfiles were created with Silhouette Studio version 2.5.0 by OldSchoolDM @ the Cardboard Warriors forums: cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/
Instructions:
Laketown Ladder is distributed as a JPG, but does not have the required registration marks to work with the cutter.
You need to merge the JPG file with each cutfiles to get the registration marks right when you print...
[The remaining instructions are specific for Studio 2.5.0]
Step two: Now you have JPG files for each page, start Studio and then open one of them (you won't see the PNG files by default in the open dialog, click the file-type pop-down and chose PNG to see them).
Once you see the image on simulated carrier sheet, you may see it rotated 90-degrees (not fitting on the sheet), just click Portrait on the Page control to rotate the carrier sheet to match.
Next choose Merge from the file menu and select the matching cutfile page. You should see red-lines overlaying the image, they probably won't align properly at first.
Step three: Align the image to the cutlines. Zoom in 3-4 times by clicking on the +-magnifier at the top of the screen.
The lines are in the correct place, it is the image that needs to move to match. Click on the image (including white area) somewhere, and use the arrow keys to shift the image until it matches the cut lines. I'd save the cutfile at this point.
Step four: Print the file and cut! Choose the printing option from within Studio - either from the File menu or as the first option after clicking on the Cut icon at the top of Studio - it will include the registration marks from the cutfiles. Then you know the drill, mount to carrier sheet and cut then edge and assemble!
Have fun, and if you got these files from the Forums, please post a photo of your build! The thread I created is a great place to leave feedback and comments.