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by jemhadar
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Applying cross sections to a 3D file? How is it done?
Replies: 19
Views: 18465

Alex, Hey I read those pages :D

I was trying to do the same thing with software I have but its proving to be above me.
by jemhadar
Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:07 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Applying cross sections to a 3D file? How is it done?
Replies: 19
Views: 18465

I tried messing with this all night last night and no go :evil: I'm trying to make cross sections, have them as a pdf to scale, print them out so I can make a 1/1400 and 1/650 subject (a Star Trek mystery model :D ) anyone want to make this file for me? :) I will redeem you with a free kit when its ...
by jemhadar
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Applying cross sections to a 3D file? How is it done?
Replies: 19
Views: 18465

Thanks for the great info! Okay, I now have autocad 2010 :D I tried doing several methods. I opened up sketchup and installed the slicer3 plugin, awesome tool! but how to i change the scale for an example I have a 3ds model of a nacelle, in sketchup I take the tape measure and its 21ft long, how to ...
by jemhadar
Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:05 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Applying cross sections to a 3D file? How is it done?
Replies: 19
Views: 18465

Applying cross sections to a 3D file? How is it done?

Wanting to take a stab at building a master or one-of so now I have a 3d file of the subject and want to apply cross sections to the model and then print them out on paper then trace them onto plexiglass and build from there. I seen this done on various modeling forums but no explanation on how EXAC...
by jemhadar
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting the M. Falcon base coat... How to make Grime?
Replies: 2
Views: 2058

Painting the M. Falcon base coat... How to make Grime?

I know you can order Floquil Grime but I want to do a mix ratio of

1:1 reefer white and grime mixed

Reefer white is water based, how to make the color grime using water based paints?

This mix will go through my airbrush.