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Topic: Turret and Twin .50 Mount Colors |
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Jeff D
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 Posted on: Feb 15, 2009 - 2:14am
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CAD stands for computer-aided design. The programs that are used create a virtual model in 3 dimensions that can be viewed from any angle. Uses of the 3D models include parts manufacturing and special effects in the entertainment industry. Models are defined by a mesh of points connected by lines. For example, a model of a faceted diamond would have a point at each facet corner with lines connecting them along the edges.
I started this project after coming across a 3D model of a PT boat. Closeup details were non-existent. After doing some research I decided to create my own to help in building a R/C model with scale accuracy being the key goal. The decision to share on a website was made after seeing how little information on fine details was available, and after seeing a commercial ready to run R/C boat that is quite frankly an abortion. It actually offended me.
Good thing I didn't know what I was getting in to at the time.
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victorkchun
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Posted on: Feb 15, 2009 - 5:43pm
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Hi Jeff,
After seeing your machine gun turret image and reading your explanation
of CAD, I am impressed with what the computer can do. Hoping to use
this technology to help PT boat modelers, I am thinking of adding several
pages to my book to acquaint the readers with this information, with
your permission of course. I seek your imput on this.
For faster communication my email is victorkchun@aol.com
Victor
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