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[BuildersMark]

Well, I got a lead on someone that may be able to model the SimonLake for me. It's going to be a few dollars, but I believe it will be a good model. I've seen some of the previous work the individual has done. Will update as things progress.

 

[jknaus]

I could get you started in 123d. You would need to join Discord and we do walk through builds (like once a week meet). We start with a picture you've found of your part. Grab some calipers, guess some measurements, and throw something at the wall to see if it sticks.

I've downloiaded 123D and had a quick look. As for discord, its a weird place from my few forays into other discord accounts. I'm not sure I can spend the time at the moment as I'm going through a bunch of stuff with VA and rehab and so have wall to wall appointments it feels like. I'll try and explore it a little and know who to ask questions of. I have been trying to learn Free Cad and have made some things for work and models with Tinkercad, but I find it clunky. I'm amazed at some of the things I have seen from Tinkercad though.
James

 

[jknaus]

Oh yes! I'm in process of getting an Anycubic M7 pro

I'm sold on Elegoo printers. Currently I have 2 Saturn 4 Ultra 16K printers and they are awesome. I also use Siryatech Navy Grey ABD like resin and it has been a dream to use. Looking forward to seeing your prints.
James

 

[BuildersMark]

I've downloiaded 123D and had a quick look. As for discord, its a weird place from my few forays into other discord accounts. I'm not sure I can spend the time at the moment as I'm going through a bunch of stuff with VA and rehab and so have wall to wall appointments it feels like. I'll try and explore it a little and know who to ask questions of. I have been trying to learn Free Cad and have made some things for work and models with Tinkercad, but I find it clunky. I'm amazed at some of the things I have seen from Tinkercad though.
James

Yes 123d, TinkerCAD, FreeCAD are clunky, Fusion has issues too. If I can help later on, just ping.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

Welcome to the madnesss BM. I build pretty much everything, but I particularly love 3D modeling and have been using Blender for a couple of years. So far, I have done nothing organic like making a person, but I can make cars, motors, tires, trailers, etc. I currently am running one Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra and two Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. The 4 far outstrips the 3 in ease of use, resolution, clean models, and fewer fails, but cannot do as tall of a model by an inch, so there are uses for the 3 still. I am looking forward to your model builds!

 

[BuildersMark]

Thanks for the opportunity to join. I'm a veteran, a designer/creator/maker involved in CAD design, 3dprinting, cnc, and laser cutting.

An update... I've found an individual that will design the USS SimonLakeAS33. Should have files by the end of Dec. It will be 20-24 inches long and internal desk in the hull. Will have work with them on how much detail will be included from main deck and up. Will keep posted.

 

[Rhino]

Are you still working on an AS-33 model?

A thumbdrive turned up. This is about half of the pictures.

 

[jknaus]

Oh yes! I'm in process of getting an Anycubic M7 pro

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Pro Ultra 16K is an amazing machine. Company has awesome customer support and the prints you can make with it are stunning. BTW, just upgraded my FDM printer and got a Bambu Labs X1C with AMS 2 pro and OMG but what a machine. Your engraving pictures have opened my eyes to some interesting ideas. Love to see more of your work.
James

 

[iambrb]

Welcome, great folks here!!!

 

[Barney]

Welcome! I am deeply jealous of all y'all who can work with CAD etc. I got lost somewhere around Pagemaker 1.1 and Aldus BannerMania.