210-faced ball
Ball of 210 polygons 3D printed plastic elements in 5 colors.
The pattern and assembly are similar to the Paper Lantern
Finished Model
The assembly takes place spirally from a point.
View of the connectors
View of the inside in Backlight
the full set of Parts
2 basic shapes
The Body is geometrically the combination of two rhombic shapes, which close seamlessly to a sphere. A total of 210 diamonds (150 + 60) are required. This is the greatest number of elements to combine two forms into a dome that I have found already; the mathematical proof is still pending.
see also 60-Flächer sowie soccer balls