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Offline tmetal

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a solidworks project
« on: June 05, 2014, 04:02:29 PM »
My boss told me to develop some skills with solidworks so that I could better help students who don't know how to 3D model something they need for their prototypes; so I viewed some tutorials and made a few simple models (the 30mm dummy bullet that I 3D printed and posted pictures of on here). Then I got ambitious and thought "I wonder how hard it would be to try and scratch build a 3D model of my favorite mech from MW4 mercs?"  This turned out to be a larger amount of work than I thought at first but it also turned into a lot more fun than I thought it would be.

back story finished. so here she is; a Vulture/Mad dog C.






She is modeled to be 15cm tall, the upper body can rotate 360 degrees independent of the legs, and was designed as 4 different parts to make it more 3D printer friendly (left and right weapon arms, fuse, legs).  Any critiques, comments or criticism is welcome; especially from anybody who does 3D modeling/artwork as a hobby or profession.
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Offline Cthulhu

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Re: a solidworks project
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2014, 04:58:27 PM »
Looks way too anorexic to be a Vulture.  Looks more like a Raven to me.
"Think of Tetris as a metaphor for life:  You spend all your time trying to find a place for your long thin piece, then when you finally do, everything you've built disappears"

Offline tmetal

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Re: a solidworks project
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2014, 10:03:15 AM »
Yeah, she does look skinny without the big LRM20 racks on the sides of the fuse; but that is part of why I like the design...a smaller front and back profile.
The real problem is anyone should feel like they can come to this forum and make a wish without being treated in a derogatory manner.  The only discussion should be centered around whether it would work, or how it would work and so on always in a respectful manner.

-Skuzzy 5/18/17