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Post by indycals on Sept 9, 2018 15:09:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 16:16:23 GMT -5
Totally tubular dude.
My one effort with the '63 Watson came to a halt because I just couldn't abide the D shaped plastic tubing structure of the kit. This might be a game changer but I REALLY don't need another project.
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 10, 2018 12:56:15 GMT -5
Now that's cool! It looks great Michael.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 10, 2018 16:26:16 GMT -5
Just ordered mine. Great idea Michael.
Sandy
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Post by nesmra on Sept 10, 2018 17:18:00 GMT -5
Hi Michael It looks beautiful. I ordered one last night . I think you had the post up about 4 hours. If it's as good as it looks I'll order more. I don't think it will be much of a problem to back date it. Thanks for another good one. Ralph
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Post by johnwebster on Sept 15, 2018 2:15:28 GMT -5
Michael, what 3D CAD program do you use?
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Post by indy on Sept 15, 2018 7:15:53 GMT -5
Michael, what 3D CAD program do you use? Which 3D modelling program are you using? Can it generate .stl files? Rhinoceros 3D and yes. It cost him about $1,000 for the software for his Mac (there is Rhino for PC). There are multiple free programs out there. I tried Blender and never could figure out how to even make a part after hours of watching videos. Sketchup was very easy for me to learn though (thanks to Michael’s recommendation) and I have made 3D printed parts at Shapeways from it. You give up some more robust functions with free software but really it is a great place to start. Jordan |
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Post by smbrm on Sept 15, 2018 13:25:04 GMT -5
You need to persevere with blender. It does not have the most intuitive user interface. Once you figure out some basics and can remember the commands it is much easier to start seeing results. I gave up on my first attempt to learn blender. Came back to it about a year ago and can now comfortably make models. It still feels like there should be some easier ways to do things, only time will tell as I learn more. Sometimes you really have to use your imagination to search for info about what you might like the software to do. But there is lots of help online when you pose questions appropriately. Thinking in 3D is also not the same as how you think in 2D relative to how software,works. Patience and persecerance does yield results.
Stephen
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Post by indycals on Sept 15, 2018 22:12:20 GMT -5
IMO Blender is geared more toward animation than physical modeling.
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Post by nesmra on Sept 20, 2018 10:58:48 GMT -5
Hi Michael I just received the 64 Watson frame. (09/20/18) You did it again ,it's beautiful 'it will fit perfectly with some trimming of the pads inside the old AMT body. It is so good that you could set it up as a model on its own. You are a master at this. Thank you Ralph
Ralph Ellery N.E.S.M.R.A. Super Modifies Forever ( Go fast turn left Win but don't f--k it up) Old New England Racers will remember this in the cockpit on one of the cars at Star. Brooksville Fl.
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Post by indycals on Sept 20, 2018 12:57:25 GMT -5
Thank you Ralph - I appreciate the compliments and the feedback! I might have to get one for myself, LOL!
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Post by indycals on Sept 20, 2018 13:00:30 GMT -5
on a side note... on mistake I 'almost' made - I almost integrated the roll bar. Then I realized that you need to put the roll bar on after you assemble the body.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 24, 2018 13:13:56 GMT -5
Michael, the frame is awesome! Taking this to the logical step, are there any 3d printed bodies being thought about, planned, in process... just wondering? It would be cool to have some accurate and unique bodies to go along with the chassis.
Sandy
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Post by indycals on Sept 24, 2018 16:07:07 GMT -5
Not on my end.
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