>>271 While I cannot help on the robowaifu side, there are moving paper toys from this thread back at /po/. They're cute and templates can be adjusted. They're easy to store, but be careful about paper getting dusty. https://boards.4channel.org/po/thread/574188

One of my favorite topics on /robowaifu/ actually. Not only is paper lightweight as a shell material, it's also easily 'editable' w/ no software required. It can serve as a base substrate to begin doing layup for other resin-based shell techniques. It can even serve as lightweight, easily-manufacture structural supports when rolled as tight tubes glued around collections of other 'tubes' like drinking straws. Combine these tensegrity-based structural frames on the inside, and easily-crafted shell designs on the outside, tie it all together with 3D-printed joints, connectors, bearings, pivots etc., and you have a lightweight robowaifu base from which to begin a design with. On top of all that it's cheap! I hope papercraft-waifu Anon finds us again and starts posting here again tbh.

>related xpost >>9176

so, i decidated to make a paper torso just because "why not?", and the results are pretty obvious, it weight like a paper leaf, too weak for sex and almost anything. but is a interesting concept has a way to plan designs and has a mold. posting in this thread because is kinda of a shitpost >=== moved here b/c a) it's not at all a shitpost, and b) on-topic ITT

>>14119 You've restored some faith into the papercraft waifu prospect. I recommend you strengthen it by spraying a plastic based paint. Paper makes an excellent substrate for other materials to reinforce.

>>14124 >why? Because one of the advantages of paper is being very cheap, so even a failed is not so big of a deal. So you can take your time searching for the right design and strategy without worrying too much about cost. >papercraft waifu idea might be useful as a concept to build very simple waifus models You will be surprised by how those things can become complex, but its hard to make it right. employing others materials will add more quality at higher costs and complexity, pics are from japs and what they can do. >>14123 I learned the hard way how important strengthening is, well worth the cost that still keeps the total project under $10

>>14125 >So you can take your time searching for the right design and strategy without worrying too much about cost. That's exceptionally good wisdom Anon, and it's why I also have been using paper to prototype shells (and even structural components) for a few years now. I use card-stock reams, since they are rather more rigid than regular printing paper, yet the inexpensive value of it is still exceptionally high relative to basically almost all other prototyping materials I've managed to come across.

>>14124 I went on and started to try my idea out. Whenever I saw that Madoka chibi doll in OP >>271, I thought, this could be printed or at least be the inspiration for something which can be. So, I made a very early prototype for the face here: >>14168 - It's not really good yet, but it didn't take much time and shows that it can be done. I'll post about future progress in the face design thread >>9. I also started to design a skull which is in the posting following the face prototype linked above.

Maybe semi-2D is the answer. Our love is 2D, so maybe we should bring 2D to us.

>Related: 2.5D robotics >>31835 (Didn't watch the videos) I had it on my mind several times to work on something like this. But decided eventually against it. It would be useful for those with less money and those who want something more similar to 2D. Yeah, obviously it could be just a box with computer and audio, holding the batteries and some servos, moving some parts around. I'd use sideway sliders and rotation. The head might need to be a bit thicker, to hold the mechanisms for facial expression. I also want to mention, I just scrolled by a video about 3D printing pictures in color.

>>14180 Great thinking, MeidoDev! How are you doing, Anon? You still here with us bro? Cheers. :^) >>31853 Good points, NoidoDev. Thanks! :^) >=== -add'l resp

>>9016 >Hope papercraft-waifu Anon finds us again I did, and I will keep posting, even if we need to move sites again. Forgot about paper for a bit as I focused on 3D printing. Actively contemplating 2.5D paper based robotics. Just picked up a laminator. Now, I just need to make some quick sketches to try it out. 3D can't capture the likeness of anime girls correctly. It always comes out uncanny. A compromised mess. See picrel, 2D is clearly more aesthetically pleasing. Part of it is I am terrible at modeling faces.

>>33826 WOOHOO!! Great news, glad you did, Anon! I'm actively working to create a papercraft wifu shell around the endoskellington of my waifu designs. It's simply the cheapest and most-effective approach for prototyping rn. A little shellac + LARPfoam, and voilà! Insta robowaifu snuggles. Cheers, Kiwi. :^)

Printed a life size Aigis cutout with a foamcore backing. It is dissapointing. Volume and softness are far more important than I realized.

>>34070 DON'T QUIT. You're on the right track here, IMO Anon. I'd suggest you fill out the volume with some LARPfoam (EVA Foam, I think it's called?) and fashion it accordingly. >=== -sp edit

>>34070 Have you considered iron-on transfer paper? :)

>>33827 >papercraft wifu shell Just in case you forgot or someone else wants a good source. I found the mother of all paper mache recipe sites by this Grandmother. It's a great resource for making things from paper. She has all sorts of recopies. Some have various additives so you can get better dimensional stability. For prototyping I don't think paper can be beat. Fast, cheap and once you have the shell or a paper positive you can create molds from more solid materials while keeping prototype cost to a minimum, It's at this link, >>33318

>>34113 Thanks kindly, Grommet! My plan ATM is simply to unfold my 3D models from Blender into 2D flats, print & cut them out, then assemble them all together /po/ -style. After coating or two, I can see using some type of papier-mâché coating to fashion a mold perhaps (as you seem to suggest)?

>>34131 That's seems like a super fast way to get results. And yes I do mean using P.M. for molds. I was thinking about doing this for fiberglass and boats. I got the idea from the "concrete fabric formworks" guys. Type that in search and look at some of the images. It's wild what they are doing. Low cost, high quality(most of the water drains out leaving far stronger concrete due to compaction) and they can do structures that the loads are designed in the form to be exactly where they are needed. Due to the curvature of the form it automatically forms the correct reinforcement where needed.

>>34147 >And yes I do mean using P.M. for molds. Yeah, thanks I thought so. >and they can do structures that the loads are designed in the form to be exactly where they are needed. We certainly need to take advantage of similar approaches, for similar needs within our robowaifus. For example, mounting these shell pieces on internal endoskellington struts, etc., could use some beefing up on the attach points. Thanks for all the good ideas, Grommet! Please keep them coming, Anon. Cheers. :^)

>>34131 I have a great link for those interested in flat structures to make 3D structures. The first link I messed up a little. I started reading in the thread farther down and people were talking about cutting flat stuff and materials and I commented before I realized the thread was machine tools. Sigh...oh well the post should be more in structures which I linked to later. Anyways here'a link to the post on making these flat "Isogrids" and then a link to some further ideas in the proper structures thread. Isogrids >>34491 Ideas about using them in structures >>34493