rshousha Posted April 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 24, 2015 Greetings, One of my clients sent me this most interesting links to a software product. Trying to figure out where the modelling industry is going is a little like herding cats. However, there is one thing that is certain and that is that more and more builders are becoming interested, and proficient, at using the best technology that can be found to make their models. This little piece of software seems to point in an interesting direction: http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/model-builder.html One can imagine using such a tool to make decks, copper plating or some interior surfaces that are not easily seen once the model is completed. Regards, Rick mtaylor, flying_dutchman2, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted April 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 25, 2015 I've seen this program, and plan to buy it in the future, as I can't afford to buy plastic kits for all the buildings on my layout. One negative aspect of this and similar programs, is that any designs you develop, are basicly the property of the software company. You can not sell that building design, because they hold the rights to all the patterns used to generate the textures (sidings, wood grains, etc.).. For something similar for ship/boat designs, that might be a big consideration. My CAD and photo programs have no such clauses. Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshousha Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted April 30, 2015 thib, It's a question of money talking. This is a good trade-off. If you are going to use someone's work to have some fun, I think it's more than reasonable to give something back. if you want to pay $6K or $10K for a piece of software, then you should be able to do what you want with it. But if someone spends a bunch of time developing a cool piece of software, he should be compensated however he sees fit. To each his business model, Regards, Rick dgbot 1 Quote Rick Shousha Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted May 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 1, 2015 While I understand some their outlook, the owner is still doing all the design work. If you were using their design, I can understand it. The CAD I use goes for about the same price as this program. Like I said I plan to buy it, and really wouldn't be selling any designs anyway, but it might be a concideration to some. Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted May 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 1, 2015 Look at GIMP. It is free. Similar textures - brick/ wood/ shingle - are also available for free on line - usually as tiles - some seamless, most not. flying_dutchman2 1 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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