Monthly News Letter is out!

Officially we are monthly!

Check out my November, 2011, monthly newsletter.  Lots of great info on what I have been upto and a free model to boot!

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Thanks!

Todd 

It’s your ring... It’s your design!

What would happen if you gave someone the ability to design any ring that they wanted, using any inspiration, and give them the result.  Not just the the 2D design but the actual physical piece?

That is exactly what I wanted to find out when I sponsored the last FredTweetup.

Click hear to read the full post.

From Start to Finish

Site Update....

I have just added a new section to 4m3D.com called "From Start to Finish". 

This page will be home to project postings that require a bit more reading than one of my "What's New" postings.

My first "From Start to Finish" post is an explanation of a recent project that I really wanted to share. 

Below is a small excerpt with a link to the full post.  I hope you enjoy it.

"I can't say enough about how proud I am to have been part of this project. All through my life I have been reminded of what the men and woman, that serve in our military, have done for us. Keeping Canada safe and allowing us to enjoy the freedoms we do by placing their lives on the line is something not all of us can do or are willing to do. They deserve many thanks!" Click to read the full post. 

Old Fashioned Flatbed Truck - 3D Clipart

It happens often that I am asked to model objects that hold a very important place in the hearts of my customers.  This kind of project is challenging in many ways; the most being the balance between the important details in the model (that customer has identified) and the machineability of the finished model.

In most cases this means leaving out some of the small details in order to not confuse the overall feel of the model.  Most customers would rather leave out things that won't machine at the finished size of the model or, if they do machine, they are not clear.  I find that also the exaggeration of certain customer required details is necessary in order to have the finished part something we both can be proud of.

This model of an Old Fashioned Flatbed Truck is a great example.  The customer was very happy with
the final part and happily let it be sold as 3D clipart so others could us it in their projects.

Below is the image the customer submitted; 

The following 2 images are renderings of the finished model;

 

I am very happy with they way this turned out.  Don't be shy!  Feel free to leave a comment!

PURCHASE THIS MODEL FOR YOUR PROJECT

 This Old Fashioned Flatbed Truck has been added to VectorArt3D.com and you are now able to purchase it for $25.00. 
The following link will take you directly to its home on VA3D.com.... http://www.vectorart3d.com/store/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Detail&ID=50732
Thanks!