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  1. I've been trying to prepare for those instances where you build something and want to split them apart to build the individual model parts. I know I should really be building parts in a way that they stay as separate components for printing but there are just some instances where you want to break components down further. Solidworks has a pretty cool way of splitting parts and you're able to use faces, planes, extruded surfaces,etc. Let's say you have this single body to break down: I can do a split and it allows me to use any face or a combinati
  2. Hmmm, you're right. I'm really amazed at how they're able to do something like that, though --- just going around something with a handheld device and re-creating it on a computer screen. Would be awesome to see an A-7E scan : ) Hey, Marc : ) I was going to post a question about something I was having trouble with but I've got it sorted out. Long-time Fusion 360 users might find this amusing to see 😀 but let me post it anyway. I'm really looking at everything from a Solidworks user's perspective. The other week this was what was giving me trouble.
  3. I take back what I said about scanners. Just saw this video about importing a mesh into Fusion 360. Gives me hope about being able to scan that Hasegawa A-7E forward fuselage again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imGrla3b3Mo
  4. Great info, I should look into Scalemates, too. What I need, also, is a tool to see where I'm at in a build and plot out the next steps -- sort of like a to-do list or checklist for tracking progress on several projects. I can't seem to remember where I'm at after pausing for a few weeks. Anyone use those or are you just able to easily pickup where you left off? It's one of the main reasons I abandon a lot of builds. Sorry for the sidetrack. Edit: Just found something that has potential. It's called Tasks. it lets you create as many lists as you want. You can strike
  5. Wow, that stressed skin effect looks amazing, Cat Barf. Hi, Cruiz, thick varnish -- that's a great idea. Something that wouldn't dry up too fast before you could spread it around but also wouldn't dry too slow that it smoothens out. I guess the only thing you'll need to worry about is how to keep it from filling up the rivet indentations. I've been interested in this, too, for replicating the Lunar Module aluminum skin that floats over a skeleton frame. It's often depicted as solid plates in models and scratchbuilders have used either paper, aluminum seals from Ovaltine cans, or alum
  6. Wow, that stressed skin effect looks amazing, Cat Barf. Hi, Cruiz, thick varnish -- that's a great idea. Something that wouldn't dry up too fast before you could spread it around but also wouldn't dry too slow that it smoothens out. I guess the only thing you'll need to worry about is how to keep it from filling up the rivet indentations.
  7. For me I lay a piece of paper against the forward fuselage's mating surface (where nose is glued onto) and do a pencil rubbing (like coin or leaf art), I then take a photo of the pencil rubbing and re-size it accordingly in Solidworks -- then I can trace over it. Optionally you can take a head-on photo (which might be harder to do) of the mating surface and trace over that in the 3D modeling software. For any inner tabs, lips or alignment rods you need to have some clearance. A 2mm-diameter rod will not fit into a 2mm-diameter hole. You'll need to make the rod smaller or enlarge the hol
  8. Hey, soutwestforests, what about your favorites among the non-space builds -- like that pair of Tomcats with the corny base! 🤪 Just kidding : ) Thanks for those tips, Ricardo, really good points. I really learned a lot from this event. By the way, one thing I'd wish were possible was if they'd allowed the modeller to post their names or emails so that you'd know who they were built by. I know this is not possible because of possible bias when judging but only if there were such a show -- just a display show and not a contest. It would be awesome to be able to contact so
  9. That was a cool model. I learned from the guys it's from a modeller named Jean Marc. That was 1/48 wasn't it, guys? Or was it 1/72. It did seem to look smaller.
  10. Congrats, Pete! Looking forward to seeing those Fine Scale Modeler pics as well! It sure was a great show, Ret. As for me I learned quite a few lessons. One was to not cram -- build in stages and don't try to pull an all-nighter before the show. I was trying to finish stuff I should have done way back. I still have to learn to not feel bad for not winning anything, lol. I've never brought an entry to any show before so this is a first for me. But really if you're going to a show with some of the best modellers around and they're choosing only 3 from maybe a hundred or so in a ca
  11. Hi guys here are some pics from yesterday's event. Great catching up with you Pete, Rob (Ret) and Ricardo! : ) And congrats on your awards, @Ricardo Salamé, @Ret and Jean Marc!
  12. Woooow! That looks absolutely cool. Thanks for sharing.
  13. Thanks for the kind words, STORM! : ) And it's strange how the last parts always seem to require the most effort to attach.
  14. It's been a year already -- wow! As you can barely see .... I've glued on the TCS pods and various antennas. I'm now getting ready to arm up the jets. Something I didn't realize is that the pylons are now in the way, making it harder to install the mounts. How could I have missed that detail? I'm thinking about installing magnets for the pylons so they can go on after, but it might be too late for one of the F-14s. I've already glued them on with Tamiya liquid glue which means they're practically fused onto the surface.
  15. The putty fabric looks great and that HUD looks amazing!
  16. Looking great -- very inspiring! And thanks for the tips : )
  17. Done already, wow! Beautiful work, Pete! : )
  18. Absolutely beautiful weathering! And gorgeous details on the canopy frame.
  19. Sweet cockpit. That's a Marantz 2230 in vintage audio speak : )
  20. Those parts look really good, Hoops! Very inspiring : ) That seals the deal for me. Serendip and myself will try to get together and learn a thing or two about this software. Hey, you have to get a printer yourself and try those beautiful creations out. I notice some features need to be "exaggerated" to be visible when printed. You'll learn some good printing techniques as you go and see which areas and features need enhancing. Some holes, for instance, tend to close up if less than .75mm in diameter. Some engraved details tend to fill up if less than a certain depth, some riv
  21. This is truly mind-blowing scratchwork, RichB63. And the way the parts look so clean and perfect is just amazing.
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