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kyle1292
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Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:22 pm

does any1 no where to get a program for 3d designing cannons cause ive seen alot of drawings of 3d cannons but i cant find software

thx for any info :D :D :D :D
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SpudStuff
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Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:29 pm

You can use Rhino (free), Autodesk Inventor (little expensive), or Solidworks Office Premium (spend your life savings!).
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sergeantspud2
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Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:18 pm

I found a few while surfin around earlier this week... the site is sourceforge.net it has a bunch of free software and heres a link to a 3D imaging search <a href="http://sourceforge.net/search/?words=3d ... orge.net<a>
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jon2680
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Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:00 pm

You could use autocad, very involved though.
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schmanman
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Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:14 pm

screw computer crap. Just build it, then take pictures!
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zeigs spud
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Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:10 pm

schmanman wrote:screw computer crap. Just build it, then take pictures!
lol or if it is complicated and may need tweaks you could just draw it out and scan it in but if u just want good pics google free 3d drawer.
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Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:50 am

Rhino is great, I've used it to model my last two cannons. 3D modeling is a good tool for catching design flaws before beginning the actual construction, as well as getting a good understanding of how the gun will turn out.
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