This 3D model was created from Surf-iT S-Objects, and various Mesh objects which were converted and transformed in just a few minutes using ResErect's flexible interactive Spline conversion and optimization tools.
Using ResErect you can quickly generate optimized Splines and interpolated curvature.
Both automatic and manual tools are provided with ResErect enabling the user to ensure the Splines are shaped and flow in the ideal directions to produce these intricate shapes and details from the simple meshes used as input.
Final Edits were performed using Surf-iT (Surf-iT's Spline Editor and Surfacing tools), also available in the Power Modeler Pack 1 (includes Surf-iT and ResErect).

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