Tight lookn model LG
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Tight lookn model LG
LG, you are so good with your work, you amaze every time you post something, thanks for sharing.....
CJ
very nice. I have had the instrument goal in mind since I bought the machine 8 months ago, but life happens (I had a 6 month old when I bought it and we have since added another bun to the oven and moved to a new house [ie-new workshop that needs A LOT of work])
corner with what looks like a grid. do you use the grid and estimate or trace over top of the pic?
Tim,
yes, it's best to use some reference photos if you can, layout your mesh first and fit it over the photo, also I use a mandolin to pull the measurements.
I add around .185" extra to the y dimensions in Designer for a finished 10" wide.
regarding the grid I do not use that much and try to tune it out. but I like to use the measure tool once i have a ballpark shape in the works.
Lyle,
I am using Lightwave's modeler but any 3D program that will let you model solids surfaces will work.
Tim,
here is a better photo of the background image.
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/images/MandolinR008.jpg
To get the object scale i use LW measure tool on the model measuring x,y z until I get the correct size. then i scale the backdrop image to it .
once saved into Designer STL. I adjust the programs world scale to match LW about 40% bigger as a rule.
Note: Camera lens can have a lot of distortion and it difficult to get a image with out distortion. Use a long angle lens if you have it.
Images of the neck in 3D..
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR007.jpg
I loaded the neck object from LW into the STL program then scaled the object to size.
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR005.jpg
Then I turn the neck to the side
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR004.jpg
cut the neck in the center
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR003.jpg
then I cut the ear off
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR002.jpg
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR001.jpg
Here is how i arange the neck to carve..
http://liquidguitars.com/assets/imag...inNeckR006.jpg
Very nice Brandon!
Thanks again for sharing!
Ron
Thanks LG, for sharing the process you use. Very interesting and informative to all! Cool to see the step-by-step pics!