by mike | Nov 2, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
I want to thank everyone for their comments and encouragement from the previous post. I truly appreciate knowing when a topic is helpful for you all. Let’s get to it. Every build is a process: a series of steps taken in a certain order. As fundamental as that...
by mike | Oct 16, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Invariably, the obvious solution to a problem shows up after you’ve tried plenty of other more convoluted ways. Because they are in separate sections, getting the center sills on the car level and straight from one end to the other was harder than I imagined. I...
by mike | Oct 12, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation
What drives your interest in the craft? What keeps you going during the hard times when you feel stuck and don’t know why? What brings you true joy? I emphasize craft and precision because those are qualities I’m drawn to and want to see and develop in...
by mike | Oct 5, 2022 | OST Believes, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
There’s no denying the impact of digital technology on modeling. CAD software and 3d printing have matured and opened a number of doors for those skilled in them. While still expensive, laser cutters, CNC routers and desktop sized 3D printers are becoming...
by mike | Oct 3, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
You’re looking at the better part of three weeks of work that involved multiple restarts and many rounds of problem solving in fabricating these hopper bay assemblies. Here are a few more thoughts about the process. This jig is a simple solution to hold and...
