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Monthly News Letter is out!

2011-11-16T16:23:54Z

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!

If you would like to recieve, fresh off the press, in your inbox just take a second and subscribe.

Thanks!

Todd

It’s your ring... It’s your design!

2011-10-18T00:38:44Z

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

2010-09-21T01:55:06Z

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

2010-05-18T12:12:43Z

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!

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Plaque

2010-04-28T12:58:13Z

I am always excited to receive pictures of a finished project from one of my customers. Seeing as many of them are at the top of their field, the products are spectacular, and make me proud to be part of their process.

Joe Winslow, Regimental Sign Company, is one of these special companies. Joe and I have been working together for a few years now and I always look forward with him.

Joe was kind enough to send me a few pictures of a completed job I helped him with: his Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Plaques. As you can se his finished work is outstanding!

Below is a rendering of the model I created for Joe to use for his project.

I would like to thank Joe for sending the pictures and giving me permission to show them to you.

You can purchase this plaque by following this link... http://www.regimentalgifts.com/our_gifts/marine_corps_items

It would make a perfect gift for an organization/person for their contribution to the fund.

Shapeways - 3D printing for the Masses

2010-04-22T18:06:00Z

I have been keeping an eye on the 3D printing world over the last few years. Things have been changing so fast. Print quality is looking better, prices are dropping and now anyone that can design in 3D has the opportunity to have their own designs printed and delivered right to their door.

Shapeways was one of the first companies to offer this service, and then go one better. They have built a community around their 3D printing business and give its users a way to set up a shop to sell their 3D printed objects.

You can have your models printed in a pile of different materials ranging from glass, sandstone, plastic and STAINLESS STEEL. The last material was the one I was most interested in... so I created a model and sent it off to be printed.

I am happy to say that my order of 4 small parts arrived... even after one was delayed by the ash cloud (it made it even more exciting).

I ordered the model in 3 different materials - Black Strong & flexible, Black detailed and Stainless Steel. I was most interested in the Stainless Steel version.

The Black Detailed and Stainless Steel prints look great while the other, well, lets just say this was a test.

Not only was I interested in the print quality, detail and finish I also wanted to test to see if I could make a moving part in one print. The two round ends are connected wit a single oval jump ring.

Using the tolerance mentioned in the material specs I was so happy to see that it works!

I can't wait to design my next part and have it printed!

4m3D - New Site Test - Sneak Peek for Twitter

2010-04-21T12:28:41Z

I wanted to give all of my Twitter followers a little sneak peek at the new online home of 4m3D Creative Design. You are the first to see it. I hope I have gotten to all of the major problems but I am sure there are still a few bugs left to be sorted out.

Take a look around and let me know your thoughts.

Over the next few days I will be sending out a few tests over my twitter feed. If a few of my tweets look stranger then normal just ignore them.

I will be formally launching at the end of the month or sooner if everything is looking good.

Thanks again!

Todd
@4m3D

Skull and Wings - Custom Model

2010-04-14T22:58:59Z

Just wanted to make a quick post with a rendering of our latest custom model.

This one was created for one of VectorArt3D's clients. It was hinted that it may end up over seas with some troops in Afghanistan.

High Threat Protection

Would really like to know where it ends up.

Steam Train - 3D Clipart

2010-03-29T23:32:10Z

I have just submitted the my next bas-relief clipart piece to VA3D.com. This model is based on a vintage styled steam train.

Steam Train - Bas Relief Model

Once it has been approved I will update this post with info on how I developed the model.

Old Farm Windmill - 3D Clipart

2010-03-25T15:22:12Z

I have just submitted a new model to VA3D.com to be added to my profile and list of models I have for sale.

This one is based on an old farm style windmill. It is a high detailed model that includes the small things like the bolts that hold the tower together.

This would be a perfect icon to have machined onto an entrance sign for a farm or as an element in a mantel scene.

If you use it, please feel free to send pictures of your project for me to post!!!

As soon as this model is available to download I will let you know.