23 replies to this topic

[jeebz]

Does anyone have or know anyone who has any CAD drawing of the A series Engine. In particular the cylinder head, and preferably the 1275 engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Jeebz

[jakejakejake1]

If you look in this thread (wrong forum I know!) a couple of the guys have CAD models and they look pretty good, I think he did them himself, so might be worth messaging him.
http://www.turbomini...p=vt&tid=350291

[jeebz]

Thanks very much. Ill try and get hold of him.

[tractor]

If you ever find any drawings or 3d data could you let us know . I'd love to model an a series but didnt fancy pulling mine apart to measure it

[jeebz]

I know someone somewhere has modelled a rolling shell. Are you after the whole car or just engine components?

[tractor]

The whole car idealy inc the engine. I want to explore putting louvre type fins on my bonnet and various arches ect it's quicker and easier for me to modal it and render it rather than use photoshop. The engine would be usefull so I can set up some air flow analysis. Obviously I'd share the results

Trac

[brad-the-bear]

i made a key ring with CAD once .... lets just say it didn't turn out as expected......

[tractor]

Ha ha cads moved on a lot in recent years its a lot more user orientated and intuitive. I'm primarily a solid works user but cross over quite a lot depending on what I'm modelling.

Trac

Edited by tractor, 23 November 2012 - 10:18 PM.

[brad-the-bear]

sounds like good fun!! and complicated lol. any pics of the work uve done?

[Midas Mk1]

Would be interesting if anyone had the model files of components - im learning Alias atm at Uni, following on from solidworks that ive done over the past few years, it's alot harder than it looks aha

Edited by Midas Mk1, 23 November 2012 - 11:17 PM.

[jeebz]

Fortunately there is a standard file type so it is normally straightforward to export and Import files from other software. I've found solidworks along with anasys to be the easiest to work with for just cad work. Although ivefound once you can use one, with a couple of hours to find where the buttons are, you use them all.

[tiger99]

Any CAD system has a huge learning curve, because they can do so much. Some may be easier than others for beginners. I have yet to find one that is easy and intuitive, as well as being cheap enough for home use, but things are constantly improving. I would really like to see more discussion about things like this.

I for one would be very interested in CAD drawings of the entire Mini shell, or any other parts, as it would help enormously when planning to do something "just a bit different". Yes, I know, that would probably be going into the region where an IVA test would be required, but turning up with a proper set of CAD drawings for all the bits that he can't otherwise see (along with good photos of stuff which may be hidden, like structural reinforcing, seat belt mounts etc) would likely have a favourable effect on the examiner.

[tractor]

sounds like good fun!! and complicated lol. any pics of the work uve done?

heres a few renderings i've done recently, not sure what engine it is tho?







Cheers trac

[Wise Old Elf]

http://www.cadmonkey.com/blocks.htm

Lots of free blocks on CadMonkey

I used to use Solidworks at Uni for 3D work but now use AutoCAD for 2D Civils work. I always found Solidworks pretty easy to use compared to the DOS AutoCAD that I first used many moons ago. However it still takes a lot of work to create all the part drawings and put them together in an assembly drawing. It still makes me laugh when people that do not use CAD say "can you just knock up a quick plan". Yeah I can but it will not be accurate!

I quite often use blocks from CadMonkey in Consultation drawings.

J

[tractor]

heres a dashboard i modeled over the weekend, i plan on making a foam model and checking it for fit and adjusting the data accordingly.

the final finish will be polished oak

enjoy
Trac

Edited by tractor, 26 November 2012 - 08:59 AM.