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  1. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    https://giantscalenews.com/threads/autocad-tips-and-tricks.10576/
  2. BalsaDust

    AutoCAD Tips and Tricks

    So here are my steps for exporting a CAD file into a PDF that will print at the correct size. @Snoopy1 Ok as a first reference here is a drawing after its done without changing the sizing to get it correct. Base viewpoint in CAD for me at least is a 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Note the red...
  3. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I have just gone through a set of my plans and highlighted the steps to go through. I plan to start a new thread in a little bit dedicated to CAD work so we can keep all these things in one place. I will post all the steps there and explain what I was doing. Also got your plans. I will them get...
  4. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    AutoCAD is funny like that. If you just go a click export to pdf it’s going to convert it to something on 8-1/2x11 and it’s only gonna convert what is currently shown on the layout. So if you are zoomed in on the motor mount area when converting that’s all that will go through. It’s a multi step...
  5. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    If I think about it tomorrow in some spare time I will do a quick video or picture tutorial of what I do to convert to a pdf.
  6. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Send me the file and I will get it straight for you.
  7. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Got it. Haven’t opened cad up yet. Thanks bud.
  8. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Cad file would be preferred.
  9. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I understand. That’s why I did sheeted foam on mine. It’s a touch heavier but man is it strong.
  10. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    That looks good. Kinda reminds me of the old OMP hybrid profile. I using AutoCAD 2017. It was just the learning process and realizing I needed to create a custom print page and make a viewport that was the same size or larger than my plans. At first I was having it convert and when I would print...
  11. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yeah it took me a long time to figure out the pdf thing. Well let me correct myself. I figured it out in about five minutes how to convert it but getting it to convert and still be scaled properly was a chore. Now that I know how to do it it’s no problem. What version AutoCAD are you using.
  12. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    @Snoopy1 when I’m ready to print stuff from cad I just convert it to a pdf so it’s easier on the print guy.
  13. BalsaDust

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I use bob smith stuff for thin ca but for medium I use either the gorilla glue or titebond brand. When it comes to wood glue I like the gorilla stuff but I as well have found it sets up a little quicker so I normally just stick to titebond II
  14. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Sounds good. Also forgot to include that the rudder adds another 12” to the overall length of the plane.
  15. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    @Snoopy1 i forgot to get you the rest of the info you wanted the other day so here it is. Rudder hinge line to back of prop is 60” Back of prop to approx CG location is 19-1/2” Cg to rudder hinge line is 40-1/2” Wing panel with ailerons root is 21-1/4”. I don’t remember my exact CG on it and...
  16. BalsaDust

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I’m just at awe with your skill. Way beyond what I can do.
  17. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Just wanted to share what my wife created last night for our little lady.
  18. BalsaDust

    Scale Plans built P-51

    @Forgues-Research do you mind sharing the plans with me as well??? My email is. barnesracing85@hotmail.com
  19. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Not sure if he ever did or not. Haven’t seen anything out of him in quite a while now. It was a shame but you can’t bite the hand that feeds you.
  20. BalsaDust

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    is midwest what the sell at a lot of local hobby shops and michaels craft store??? If so I have had good luck with their stuff. National I have gotten some really good stuff from and some crap from. same with tower hobbies branded. its dirt cheap and I do get a lot of good stuff but sometimes...
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