Pelican 1943 by FriedClams - 1:48 - Eastern-Rig Dragger

[FriedClams]

On 2/12/2025 at 8:48 AM, KeithAug said:

You need a teleporter. I have one and it works brilliantly on this type of problem.🙂

Hey Keith, now that's an idea!  Wonder if I can find a used one somewhere?

 

On 2/14/2025 at 11:59 AM, druxey said:

I might be persuaded to try FreeCAD.... Years ago I was exposed to a very early version of AutoCAD, which put me off completely!

Yes Druxey, AutoCAD has been known to have that effect on people.

 

I use DesignCAD for my 2D drawing and have for decades, but for 3D modeling I prefer FreeCAD over it and a number of other alternatives.  I think it's a very good solid modeler and a decent surface modeler.  There are many good "free to use" programs, but with FreeCAD you download it once and its yours forever; no logging on to a website, registering or having to use it in the cloud.  And no concerns that after investing the time to learn a program, the company granting you free access might change the rules and make you a subscriber or a previous user. FreeCAD certainly has its quirks and weaknesses, but so do the alternatives.  And I'm not a power user - I just want to make a few parts for my models.

 

 

Extensive online tutorials and help is available.  I found YouTuber MangoJelly Solutions to be a great help.

 

Be safe everyone and stay well.  Hope to have a Pelican update this week.

 

Gary

Edited Sunday at 06:51 PM by FriedClams

[Valeriy V]

Gary, some of the things you do are beyond my comprehension! Especially when it comes to technologies that bring details closer to reality.
Excellent continuation of excellent work!