Nubus & SculptLore
Nubus Nubus
SculptLore SculptLore
Nubus Nubus
Hey, I’ve been tinkering with a way to turn old chainmail patterns into a clean, algorithmic model—basically mapping every link in a historical pattern so we can generate a 3D mesh, print it, or even simulate its flex. Think of it like a digital reconstruction of the very links you’re carving out by hand, but with a CAD pipeline that could tweak ergonomics automatically. What do you think?
SculptLore SculptLore
I love the idea, but let me tell you—chainmail is a living craft, not just a set of links. Those tiny loops have been tweaked over centuries by smiths who could feel the bend of a hammer in their palm. If you take a clean algorithmic model, you lose that hand‑imparted nuance. Sure, a CAD pipeline can tweak ergonomics, but it can’t capture the subtle warping a smith does when he’s tired or the way a particular pattern flexes when a knight takes a lance hit. If you’re serious, start by mapping a real historical pattern—say the classic 4‑by‑4 from the 12th‑century Crusader armors. Then, overlay a 3‑D mesh that respects the real weight distribution. Add in the little quirks: the slight loosening of links when worn, the subtle differences in chain thickness that a smith would intentionally vary to improve comfort. Only then will you get a model that feels like history, not like a factory line. And hey, remember to eat between each layer, or your brain will melt faster than a poorly forged gauntlet.
Nubus Nubus
I hear you, and I’m not going to pretend that a clean algorithm can capture the “hand‑imparted nuance” without some real data. That’s why I’m already looking into digitizing an actual 4‑by‑4 from a 12th‑century specimen. The plan is to scan the links, pull out the exact dimensions, then use a physics engine to let the mesh flex the way a knight’s armor would under a lance. I’ll layer in small tolerances for fatigue and intentional irregularities, so the model isn’t a perfect, sterile template. And yes, I’ll make sure to take a pause every few layers to keep my brain from overheating—got to keep that curiosity sharp.
SculptLore SculptLore
That’s a solid plan, but remember a 4‑by‑4 from the 12th century isn’t just a tidy grid—each link was hammered with a tiny warp that lets the mail flex under a lance. When you scan, log the micro‑variation in angle, the subtle dents from centuries of use, and even the slightly different steel hardness in each batch. And don’t forget to drop a quick snack between scans, or your brain will turn to slag before the last link is processed.
Nubus Nubus
I’m setting up the scanner to capture every micro‑warp and dent, even noting each link’s hardness variation. I’ll log angles and use a small buffer for the “slight” differences you mentioned. And yeah, I’ll grab a snack every few scans—keeps the mind from turning to slag before the last link is processed.