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In lugnet.cad, John Neal wrote:
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You may have borked the link, but your render is simply stunning. Well done,
and thanks for posting!
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Thanks! Just to be clear, the first image is an actual photo (although I did
post some other images and test renderings of the LDraw version on Flickr).
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Did you use Bricksmith to create it?
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Yep. My standard procedure is to build a model with real bricks, then to rebuild
it in Bricksmith (a process of carefully disassembling and reassembling the
actual model to figure out a logical sequence of steps, which is usually very
different than the way it’s first built), and lastly to produce instructions
with LPub 4 (which has some definite quirks, but close attention and a little
hand-editing of the LPub commands keeps it manageable).
Jim
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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Ah, Lugnet. Looks like I borked the image links. Let’s try that again.
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You may have borked the link, but your render is simply stunning. Well done, and
thanks for posting!
Did you use Bricksmith to create it?
JOHN
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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Thought some of you might appreciate the instructions I posted for a simple
little starfighter model I built from two sets, the new Space Police “Raid
VPR” and the Star Wars “Separatist’s Shuttle”.
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Ah, Lugnet. Looks like I borked the image links. Let’s try that again.
Here’s the model, including links to the instruction images:
And here’s the first page of the instructions themselves:
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Thought some of you might appreciate the instructions I posted for a simple
little starfighter model I built from two sets, the new Space Police “Raid VPR”
and the Star Wars “Separatist’s Shuttle”.
Here’s the model, including links to the instruction images:
And here’s the first page of the instructions themselves:
Hope you enjoy.
Jim
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Hello,
it’s been quite a while since my last post. I’ve been busy...
Find details here.
More pics are already on brickshelf.
PLMKWYT
Marco
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In lugnet.cad, Dave Schuler wrote:
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One question, though, because either my monitor or my eyes lack the
resolution to tell for sure: is the booklet staple-bound like “real”
instructions? That is, is it a bunch of sheets folded in half together and
stapled on the crease? If so, that’s ideal.
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Yes, the binding is stapled. Lulu offers a few differing binding options
(stapled, plastic coil, paperback-like “perfect” binding, etc.), but stapled is
the only option available for a minimal number of pages (22, in this case). I
was worried that it would be too rigid, but it easily lies open to any page. The
front and back covers are a heavier weight paper.
Jim
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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Hi!
I recently used Lulu.com to publish
LPub instructions for a
model I created
a few months ago. I have determined that I need to use higher resolution
rendering settings and possibly avoid gradient backgrounds for optimal
results with this printing solution, but in general I am extremely pleased
with the results.
It makes me giddy to hold a glossy printed booklet of instructions for my own
model. Other photos of the booklet may be seen
here.
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Very cool--I love it! To be honest, it would never have occurred to me to use
Lulu; I got as far as “I should try Kinkos,” and that’s where I sort of stalled.
I have to say that the end results look amazingly professional and high-quality.
Color me envious!
One question, though, because either my monitor or my eyes lack the resolution
to tell for sure: is the booklet staple-bound like “real” instructions? That
is, is it a bunch of sheets folded in half together and stapled on the crease?
If so, that’s ideal.
Again, very cool. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for making it absolutely
imperative that I try to achieve something similar!
Dave!
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Hi!
I recently used Lulu.com to publish
LPub instructions for a
model I created a
few months ago. I have determined that I need to use higher resolution rendering
settings and possibly avoid gradient backgrounds for optimal results with this
printing solution, but in general I am extremely pleased with the results.
It makes me giddy to hold a glossy printed booklet of instructions for my own
model. Other photos of the booklet may be seen
here.
Jim
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Hi all,
A few years ago I found some cute models of birds by MisaQa on Brickshelf.
If kind of "fell in love" with them and started creating LDraw files for some of
them. I am now creating full building instructions and will be putting them on
my website. Right now there are 5 swans and 1 ostrich on it and the rest will
follow in the upcomming weeks. The page is in Dutch. However I think it is
readable and understandable for non-Dutch speakers.
It features downloads for LDraw files, PDF instruction sheets and renders.
Here's the link: http://www.binarybricks.nl/voorbeelden/misaqabirds/
Enjoy!
Jaco
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