Looking for 57 Chevy

[lawrence]

that is perfect information-- if you'd like I can try to do a 57 belair- just pick one of these and tell me the view you'd like
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...=t&btnG=Search

Lawrence

[Ike]

that is perfect information-- if you'd like I can try to do a 57 belair- just pick one of these and tell me the view you'd like
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...=t&btnG=Search

Lawrence

Thank you Lawrence, I looked at the link and I see there must be a difference between a regular 57 and the Bel Air. The first one one looks great, but if you don't mind making a Bel Air I like this one that is a hard top http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...62&prevstart=0 If that one is not an easy pattern to make I like this one too. http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...06&prevstart=0

What software are you using to make these great patterns? I am not sure how I can repay you, but when I can I will!

Rick

[lawrence]

Ike, that first one is pretty thrashed... (broken pixels) but here's what I managed to get

[lawrence]

The second is a bit better of a file, but it could still use some tweaking-- but here's a start.

To get these- I find them on the sketchup warehouse, export them as a collada file (3d), import with meshlab (a free program) and use it to fix any broken parts and then export it as an STL. From there I import it with the carvewright STL importer (an invaluable tool for making these) and slice it and then save it as a pattern. I then use the pattern editor to clean up any loose pixels (when I'm not in a hurry) and de-noise. It took some learning, but I can make a clean sketchup file into a pattern in a few minutes. However, because they are someone else's work, I of course wouldn't sell them... unless I changed the pattern enough that it is "mine"-- but for most of these, that isn't the case.

Anyway, I'm just glad I can help,
Lawrence

[Ike]

Thank you so much again! I would love to try and buy the STL software, but not in the budget at this time! Thank you for taking the time to make these patterns.

Rick

[lawrence]

No problem Rick-- I'm glad I could help

Lawrence

[Ike]

I have learned a bunch on the 57 Chevy! What I discovered I really like to have a 1957 Chevy 150 hard top. It looks like it is a shorter more sporty model. If possible because my uncle has a 59 GMC pick up a 57-59 GMC or Chevy pick up. !

Lawrence I really appreciate you making the other patterns. But he wants a hard top so I should probably not put a convertible on his sign. Plus a pick up would be nice. If not I will figure something out!

[lawrence]

I totally understand your wanting to get it right-- perhaps you can find a model somewhere and scan them with the probe? It doesn't appear that the stock 3d models have been created yet.

Lawrence

[Ike]

I totally understand your wanting to get it right-- perhaps you can find a model somewhere and scan them with the probe? It doesn't appear that the stock 3d models have been created yet.

Lawrence

Thanks for looking and helping. Guess nobody else has a pattern?

On that note,
I am taking a break for? long and wanted to say goodbye and thank you for the support from my friends. I realize I have become more a nuisance then any help and it has been reflected by the lack of responses to my posts. Things are not getting better so need to depress others with my problems. I apologize I have expressed my troubles and have nothing really positive to post.


Thanks again,

Ike

[eelamb]

Ike, have to give us time. PM me if this is what you are looking for. I created this one last night and today.