Myford Matt
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There are two ways to run a railway, the Great Western way, and the wrong way.
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Post by Myford Matt on Mar 3, 2008 13:21:56 GMT
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russell
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Chain driven
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Post by russell on Mar 3, 2008 14:58:35 GMT
Looks difficult! I'll stick to Autocad.
The loco pic reminds me of my trip from East Grinstead to Lewis on the footplate of a steam engine on the Bluebell Line when it was still part of the BR network. I must have been 5 or 6 years old at the time. It was very exiting for a small boy.
Russell.
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Post by baggo on Mar 3, 2008 15:44:32 GMT
The loco pic reminds me of when I was about 4 (I think - it seems a long time ago!). My parents were taking me to London for the day and Dad took me down the platform to look at the loco. Not sure what it was but it was big and green (probably LNER). Just as I was standing next to it the safety valves blew off and apparently I ran screaming and crying down the platform!  Funny enough, I still jump when a model loco valve pops even though I'm expecting it! ;D John |
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abby
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Post by abby on Mar 4, 2008 10:36:54 GMT
Usually I see what I want in my head and make it , this often means doing it twice or more so I sometimes make a quick sketch  I decided it was about time I got 3D cad software and learned to use it. Having searched the web for something suitable - I use a Mac and have no wish to spend more time learning than modelling - I got a copy (free 14 day trial) of Turbocad MacPro. After downloading and digesting a couple of tutorial files , I had a play over the weekend and think it will do me fine. A friend of mine - Autocad user - says draw a hexagon nut and you will see how good the software is so here is my attempt ! |
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Myford Matt
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There are two ways to run a railway, the Great Western way, and the wrong way.
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Post by Myford Matt on Mar 4, 2008 16:24:53 GMT
Hi Abby - good to hear from a fellow Mac/TurboCAD user!
I think it's an excellent package - but have never been able to export files to jpg or eps. Are the above exports or screen grabs?
Cheers
Matt
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Post by havoc on Mar 4, 2008 19:21:18 GMT
Not yet found anything better than Solidworks. I just wish I could find something like it on Linux.
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Post by alanstepney on Mar 4, 2008 20:09:49 GMT
I wish I could draw as well as those in that original Gutengerg book.
As for CAD, and despite practice, my ability of that ranks somewhat lower than zero.
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Smifffy
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Rock'n'Roll!
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Post by Smifffy on Mar 4, 2008 20:32:06 GMT
So any recomendations for Freeware here ? Can I get Turbocad on a trial basis ?
I would love to do more than "Usually I see what I want in my head and make it , this often means doing it twice or more so I sometimes make a quick sketch" which is what I also do, both bits :-)
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Smifffy
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Rock'n'Roll!
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Post by Smifffy on Mar 4, 2008 20:41:53 GMT
OK, ignore that. I'm dowloading a trial version now :-)
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