Union Pacific FEF-3 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive, by Smokebox

[mrennie]

did....did you actually model the cotter pin in 3d on that nut?!?!?!?!?

Yep

Don't worry though, I didn't use many polygons. I optimized the geometry (manually) and used some visual tricks to enhance the 3D. I like to be able to go up close to the locos and inspect the parts, so it's worth the extra to make them look as real as possible.

[slick204]

This is a very good thing for us because you'll have to be productive to keep yourself in Speyside whisky.

I might even treat myself to a 12 year, or maybe a 15 year, if it sells well

I was given a 24 year old Dumbarton single malt for my 50th. Delicious!

Careful or we'll have to start a thread on single malt, like another forum I read. Not that it would be a bad thing!

Nice castle nut, but the way!

[FourEightFour]

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Now that is a pretty union link.

[bpetit]

Hey Mike, can we see the drawings like laid out on the floor to see how big they really are?

[FourEightFour]

Hey Mike, can we see the drawings like laid out on the floor to see how big they really are?

I have a few of the drawings myself. The ones I have measure 30''x120'' on average.

[ozinoz]

As from the FB page. Mrennie, is working on it full time.

That's right! The aerospace engineering company I founded 12 years ago, along with over 20 colleagues, and that had grown to over 500, ran into hard times recently (the crisis has affected everyone, and Spain in particular, with over 27% unemployment as of this month). Our owners (we sold to them in 2009) ordered us to cut the workforce and reduce the burden of salaries, so I volunteered myself for redundancy. Officially, my last day is Tuesday, but yesterday was my last day at the office. I now intend to relax and enjoy a stress-free life, doing what I really like, which does not include going to endless, boring, useless meetings It does include making models of steam engines

That is good news (sorry I am a bit late to the party) There is nothing as satisfying as leaving a job you are just not happy in. It feels like a massive weight is just lifted off your chest. Just rest, relax and take life easy.



Grant

[mrennie]

Hey Mike, can we see the drawings like laid out on the floor to see how big they really are?

I had to rearrange the furniture to place this one (locomotive frame) on the floor (sorry, I forgot to measure it before putting it away again).

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[mrennie]

That is good news (sorry I am a bit late to the party) There is nothing as satisfying as leaving a job you are just not happy in. It feels like a massive weight is just lifted off your chest. Just rest, relax and take life easy.



Grant

Thanks Grant,

Extremely satisfying, yes! To be paid to leave is even better

I'm at home now, after getting up when I felt ready to, coffee in hand, 3Dcrafter and some good music on the laptop ... bliss!



Mike

[bpetit]

Hey Mike, can we see the drawings like laid out on the floor to see how big they really are?

I had to rearrange the furniture to place this one (locomotive frame) on the floor (sorry, I forgot to measure it before putting it away again).

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Whoa its like the size of my sofa.

[mrennie]

Whoa its like the size of my sofa.

Your sofa's bigger than mine It's twice the size of my sofa.

[mrennie]

The cylinders ...

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[CSX2057]

WHOA!

WOW! Those cylinders are nice Mrennie! I see that this is going as planned.

[jpetersjr]

Looks great.

[mrennie]

WHOA!

WOW! Those cylinders are nice Mrennie! I see that this is going as planned.

Well, I have to raise the bar somehow

[mrennie]

Looks great.

Thanks JP