Guitar Neck – With Volute – Surface Modelling Exercise In Solidworks
I've had a few people contact me since I posted the Les Paul Jr neck video, asking for assistance with modelling the neck/headstock area but with an edge/crease or volute…
Tips For Robust Surface Modelling in Solidworks
Here's a couple of videos where I share some Solidworks surface modelling tips that I use to create models that are more robust, as well as easier to navigate should…
Playstation 5 Controller, Modelled in Solidworks. Part 3 – Final
This video follows on from Part 2, where I have modelled most of the exterior of the product. In Part 3, I have added the smaller details like buttons, fillets,…
Racetech RT4100 Racing Seat Solidworks Model Review
Racetech has kindly allowed me to review the Solidworks models of the RT4100 seats that I produced for them. In this video I cover how several derived versions of the…
Isophote/Iso Angle Analysis Hack in Solidworks, Phase III
I've updated my hacked iso angle analysis shader with custom coloured lines and a macro that updates the lines, using the screen normal, in real time. The hack is just…
Les Paul Carved Top Surface Modelling Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this surface modelling exercise, I try and recreate the form of a carved top Les Paul. I have seen several queries on forums over the years, where people discuss…
Constructing Drafted Split Lines on Smooth Forms in Solidworks
In this exercise I cover two ways to construct a drafted split line on a smooth form, where the form has not been modelled with an explicit split line. Both…
G3 Surface Blend ‘Stretch’ Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this exercise I try and recreate elements of a physical display I saw at the Apple Park visitor centre, using G3 blends where possible. The display emulates a planar…
Cad Model Planning #2… Chairs
This my second video looking at planning approaches to modelling via sketching. The subject matter this week is chairs… including a rabbit.There are quite varied forms and challenges in the…
Cad Model Planning #1
In this video, I delve into the process of planning CAD models through sketching, a valuable exercise prior to commencing digital modeling. As a CAD modeller/sculptor, it is crucial to…