3D scan of badger sett entrances. 14th February 2026

I decided it would be a neat idea to create 3D scans of the various sett entrances to Badger Manor.

I'm using RealityScan Mobile, and uploading to SketchFab for distribution. Both are free for non-profit organisations.

I'm learning how to use the applications, having loaded the former earlier this week. I'm figuring out where it is best used and how to take sufficient photos to get a decent model - though I am restricted to 300 photographs.

The resulting models are really good, given my beginner status and ancient cheap, budger Motorola smart phone.  I am looking into getting an application to edit the models so I can remove rubbish edge details.

I'll take further 3D models of the other sett entrances, particularly the new one to the right of the main sett entrance, plus the existing ones.

The images in this blog are courtesy of SketchFab's embedded code feature. It is possible to put a link to the model on SketchFab, but I prefer the embedded version as it keeps viewing simple.

To view the model in full screen mode, click on it, then click on the icon in the bottom right hand corner for full screen mode.

There is a help icon for viewing instructions, but they are the normal use 'left mouse button' or single finger to rotate, double click mouse button or two fingers to zoom, etc.

Let's kick off with the main sett front entrance. I didn't photograph right down the hole, to be rectified on next visit.

Badger main sett front entrance test by Shockwave-Rider on Sketchfab

Now a model of the upper left sett entrance. This isn't terribly easy to get to and photograph, but I managed a it. I will have to return to this entrance to add further photos to fill out the missing bits. I suspect this will occur next week as it is due to rain heavily tomorrow morning, and we ain't traipsing up to the sett in the wet.

I noticed I didn't take a photo right down the sett entrance. However, this may be fortunate as you can see the entrance as if you were a badger coming out of the sett!

Badger sett upper left entrance test by Shockwave-Rider on Sketchfab