Quarryscapes Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Don't waste money on TurboCAD, it is notoriously incompatible with just about any other software despite what it claims.(I still use it for 2D CAD mind). Fusion 360 is a far better alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 it is notoriously incompatible with just about any other software Is that your personal experience or just something you heard down the pub? I import and export stuff to and from TC all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) I spoke to somebody today who uses Autodesk123 for 3D design and printing... but not for model trains. Has anybody tried this software ? It looks like it would be easier to learn than Blender. Edited June 30, 2018 by brian777999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel2010 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Hi I have been learning to do some cad with Fusion 360,i came across this series of imformative videos by Paul Mc Whorter to be very good https://youtu.be/y5tp4QXciK4 Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) When I modelled OO-9 I used tinkercad (free web based software by AutoDesk) and had it 3D printed at Shapeways Edited June 30, 2018 by chuffinghell 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted July 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2018 When I modelled OO-9 I used tinkercad (free web based software by AutoDesk) and had it 3D printed at Shapeways Same here. After trying to learn Blender + other I looked at Tinkercad, I learnt it in 5 minutes and used it to put together what I wanted (Chimneys, domes & pipework) in an hour or so, printed and delivered, checked it and it's accurate to the dimensions I put in and have been very happy with the results. No idea whether you could use it for complicated items such as a complete loco body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGi Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I spoke to somebody today who uses Autodesk123 for 3D design and printing... but not for model trains. Has anybody tried this software ? It looks like it would be easier to learn than Blender. Autodesk discontinued 123 a while ago We are making some changes to simplify our Autodesk portfolio and workflows for people everywhere who love to make things. We are consolidating these tools and features into key apps such as Tinkercad, Fusion 360, and ReCap Pro. I personally use Fusion 360 for 3D design, it is free for hobbyists and small businesses. I haven't used Tinkercad, it looks like its easy to get started and learn some principles of 3D modelling but when you want to model real pieces of engineering (locos, wheels etc) you may find fusion 360 is more satisfactory- it is designed and used for real mechanical engineering work. There is a dedicated thread here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125135-the-great-fusion-360-thread/ and this guy has worked out a clever way of making loco wheels http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/122847-any-wheel-any-size/ I created a Fusion 360 wheel generator just tap in the diameter, spokes crank throw etc. and Bobs your uncle, I need to refine it but the principle works. John Edited July 1, 2018 by JohnGi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That's why I prefer TurboCAD Pro. Takes a bit of effort to get the hang of it, but it makes producing something like this quite simple. Britsx4.jpg Four Britannia chimneys 1/76.2 scale. Over on Wright Writes, I've posted up some pictures of how these Britannia chimneys turned out: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64295-wright-writes/?p=3302648 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted September 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) All drawn using Tinkercad and printed at shapeways AA6 Permanent Way Brake body fitted to Oxford rail chassis GWR Loriot L machinery wagon Wagon load Edited September 26, 2020 by chuffinghell 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 26/09/2020 at 18:33, chuffinghell said: All drawn using Tinkercad and printed at shapeways AA6 Permanent Way Brake body fitted to Oxford rail chassis GWR Loriot L machinery wagon Wagon load Excellent work there, just shows what can be achieved with a bit of effort 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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