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Hope you enjoy the pictures (new video added 5-15-2011)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by FlyGp, Feb 3, 2011.

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  1. FlyGp

    FlyGp Member

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    The shop is too cold without blasting through the propane, and my bead blaster keeps freezing up.
    So to get my XJ fix I have been playing with rendering some 3D models.
    Hopefully I will get some quality shop time Saturday when I can refill the tanks and get the temps above 38.
    Hope you enjoy the pictures

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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures

    That is pretty cool.
     
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    How do you get the models scanned into the computer?
     
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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures

    I wish I had a 3D scanner; the parts are measured with traditional tools, calipers, protractor, and radii gauges.

    Then the parts are modeled using SolidWorks. You can see tutorials on Youtube to see how the solids are created from a 2D sketch of the shape.

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    WOW... Thats a bit of work....besides the cool factor and such. What are you trying to do with modeling them?
     
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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures

    Well my original thought was to model a complete XJ and offer the model as a supplement to the existing manuals. This idea is that you can take the bike apart in the modeling world before doing it for real. Also if you have a bunch of parts and can’t figure out how they go together you would have x-ray vision by reviewing the model, the viewing software allows making things transparent and or moving parts out of the way, and cutting section views wherever you like to look at the bike.

    Unfortunately when I asked if anyone was interested in this technology the response was dismal. So now I am doing it to improve my modeling skills. I design large machines but the modeling is basic, mostly boring shapes steel tubes and plate shapes hydraulics and motors etc. you can see them at (nbe-inc.com) the motorcycle parts are more curvy challenging shapes.

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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures (new pictures added)

    Finished a few more 3D models, new pictures added.

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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures (new pictures added)

    Those pictures are awsome, I can't believe nobody was interested, I am,
    I think it's facinating, make a library that we can refer to.
     
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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures (new pictures added)

    That is Facinating!! I would be VERY interested. Maybe a CD....? 8O
     
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    Nice work -- my profession is in 3D modeling/digital artistry. Keep em coming.
     
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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures (new pictures added)

    I'd say that you have moved up from "Modeling", that is "Artwork"!!!
    How long does it take you to do something like that?
     
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    they are 100% accurate as far as i can tell by looking at them. very cool!
     
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    LIKE!!!
     
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    what is that software called?
     
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    Re: Hope you enjoy the pictures (new pictures added)

    These are great. Good to see inside the forks as I will be looking at doing the springs soon. When will you have have the engine and gearbox done :) Just kidding. Do like!
     
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    If only SolidWorks wasn't so stingy when it comes to it's educational software...$200 a year for the school discount. AutoDesk gives a 3 year licence for FREE!
    I'd be playing with SolidWorks in a heartbeat if I had a choice however. I like AutoCAD because of the command line but I will give SolidWorks its due, it is much better with 3D modeling. I have a nice engineer from my last job tutoring me on SolidWorks in my spare time.
    I would LOVE to be able to turn out renderings like you do FlyGP, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get the response you were looking for. Your pictures would be an awsome addition to the knowledge base and I know Chacal would love to have the dxf files for making new parts. Heck, I'd love to have them...
     
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    Wow this is absolutely amazing! My forks look exactly like that! Wish I had the aptitude to pull that off.

    Keep it up!
     
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    That is awesome, not to mention the coolness factor. I like them alot and would be interested in a link or cd also if you get one together. Very nice:)
     
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    I would also be interested in a cd or somethin like that. Too cool
     
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    Nice, can you tell me which software you are using?
     
    BillB, Apr 25, 2011
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