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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Renator, post: 25321555, member: 155540&quot;]Hello fellow CoinTalk members,</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m jumping into an ambitious project and could really use your collective expertise. I plan to digitize and create 3D models of a collection of gold bullion coins that represent the most significant and widely traded varieties globally. The goal is to produce realistic and detailed models for those who may not have the means to acquire or secure the physical coins but wish to explore and appreciate these collections digitally.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Project overview</b></p><p>I aim to initially focus on key coins like the American Gold Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, British Britannia, Chinese Gold Panda, and Australian Kangaroo (+others?). To manage the scope, I intend to select coins based on their global recognition and trade volume.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Selection Criteria:</b></p><ul> <li><b>Years:</b> I&#039;m looking to model key years that feature major design changes or the introduction of new denominations. For example, the 1986 American Gold Eagle or the 2013 updated Britannia.</li> <li><b>Weights:</b> I&#039;m considering standard weights like 1 oz, as these are typically the most popular among traders and collectors.</li> </ul><p><b>Technical Approach:</b></p><p>I plan to use advanced 3D modeling techniques and software such as ZBrush and Blender, incorporating multiple real photos to ensure accuracy and detail.</p><p><br /></p><p>Below you can find one of the coins I&#039;m working on already, a Canadian Maple Leaf 2023, 1 oz.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1617759[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1617764[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Request for Community Input:</b></p><p><b>1. Coin Selection:</b> Which other coins would you consider essential for a globally representative collection? I&#039;m particularly interested in coins that have both numismatic significance and are emblematic of their countries.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>2. Key Historical Years:</b> Are there specific years of release or design changes in these coins that are especially noteworthy?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>3. Modeling Tips:</b> If you have experience in 3D modeling, especially with intricate designs like those found on bullion coins, what tips can you share? Any particular software tools or techniques that have worked well for you?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>4. Quality Imagery: </b>I&#039;m actively looking for high-quality, perpendicular images of bullion coin faces where the light is diffused enough to prevent strong shadows. This isn&#039;t always the case with catalog images, where the coin might be slightly tilted and contain shadows. Any help on this would be extremely appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>5. Legal and Ethical Considerations:</b> Any advice on regards of copyright and reproduction laws in digital modeling of bullion coins would also be greatly appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>This project is both a learning curve and a passion project for me, and I’m eager to absorb as much knowledge and as many recommendations as you are willing to share. Thank you in advance for your guidance and insights!</p><p><br /></p><p>Renato[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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