3D modeling software
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From: Passaic County, NJ
3D modeling software
I was a little bored today and did a search for 3d modeling specifically targeted to motorcycles. \\; What I found was an application called "3d Chop Shop". \\; It allows you to start with one of 8 HD models and then customize it as you see fit in a 3d environment. \\; I've had this idea in my head for a DWG with taildragger \\;fenders,etc. \\; \\; I was able to visualize it within the app. \\; It only took me 20 minutes or so to have a picure to work from WHEN \\;I decide to start building my vision. \\; \\; Here is a pic:
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The software is not free ($50) and it's not worth downloading the trial because just about everything is disabled. \\;
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I obviously added the taildragger fenders front and rear, raked the front end, custom wheels, pipes, grips, foot controls, rotors, seat, and the list goes on. \\; \\; Let's see what you can come up with.
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The software is not free ($50) and it's not worth downloading the trial because just about everything is disabled. \\;
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I obviously added the taildragger fenders front and rear, raked the front end, custom wheels, pipes, grips, foot controls, rotors, seat, and the list goes on. \\; \\; Let's see what you can come up with.
Road Warrior
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From: Johnson City TN U.S.A.
RE: 3D modeling software
I've been 3D modeling for years and always pay ahellofalot more than $50.
btw, Turbo Squid is a good place to start: http://www.turbosquid.com/
http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Ind...p\\;Submit.y=3
btw, Turbo Squid is a good place to start: http://www.turbosquid.com/
http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Ind...p\\;Submit.y=3
RE: 3D modeling software
Solo seat, IMHO
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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
RE: 3D modeling software
I'm not that boring here yet to start that. I would go riding if so. That's right boss send me out for rides. Then back to autocad.
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From: Bellville, Tx
RE: 3D modeling software
Would be nice if I could somehow cop the blocks of engine, trans and import to my AutoCAD. Have been working on a 3D of my custom frame, but the stock parts are a pain to detail.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Oregon
RE: 3D modeling software
Maybe I missed something but I don't see any effective 3d there. It's nothing that photoshop wouldn't do better imho. Here on hdforms in the photoshop forum someone would put it together for you if you'd supply a good pic of the bike and then good pics of the add ons taken from the same angle.
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You can get The Gimp for free and it's a competitor to photoshop. Works pretty well and is really powerful. http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
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If you have about $85 you can get photoshop Elements. Just the essential elements but you could do that.
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For about $100 you can get photoshop full version 6.0 or 7.0 on ebay. It will do more than Elements.
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The guys on our photoshopping area here will do it for you or teach you photoshop - your call.
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Here's the photoshop forum:
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https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_304...smode_1/tt.htm
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And here's a bunch of motorcycle specific tutorials written by our members here:
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https://www.hdforums.com/m_1950600/tm.htm
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Adobe photoshop is powerful as is Adobe Illustrator. Why mess around? Go ask the guys for some help. They are a great bunch.
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You can get The Gimp for free and it's a competitor to photoshop. Works pretty well and is really powerful. http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
 \\;
If you have about $85 you can get photoshop Elements. Just the essential elements but you could do that.
 \\;
For about $100 you can get photoshop full version 6.0 or 7.0 on ebay. It will do more than Elements.
 \\;
The guys on our photoshopping area here will do it for you or teach you photoshop - your call.
 \\;
Here's the photoshop forum:
 \\;
https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_304...smode_1/tt.htm
 \\;
And here's a bunch of motorcycle specific tutorials written by our members here:
 \\;
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1950600/tm.htm
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Adobe photoshop is powerful as is Adobe Illustrator. Why mess around? Go ask the guys for some help. They are a great bunch.