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So... I have a few blades that are ready for new scales, I have some nice looking woods.
Unfortunately most of the original scales are identical in their basic shapes.
What I am hoping for is a few tips on producing some templates in different shapes that stand a good chance of accepting the blades. :shrug:
[Edit: tried a google search... it'd be good if I was building a scale model... o_0 ]
Take a look at the restoration forums. Jason, Gary, Joe and Robert are always trying something new and Peter had some out of this world designs. Another option is for you to come up with something completely new.
Originality is my weak point. I'm kinda partial to the original style scales. While I enjoy the out of this world designs a lot of the guys come up with, when I make them myself, I tend to stick with standard designs. Not that I can't do it, but I prefer a more basic shape mostly. If it ain't broke, why fix it?
Hey guys,
I got a nice big sheet of cartridge paper, drew around my blade several times so i had the shape of the blade, and just worked my design around till i had something i liked. Don't rush this bit, it's all about developing your ideas. You never know, one line slightly out of the ordinary for you might spark something in your design that you love! Good Luck!
mmm might be time to dig out those rusty AutoCAD skills from 7 years ago...
Freehand's easier, quicker and helps get the creative juices flowing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancer
I'd agree with ilija, grab your sketch pad a pencil and a fifth of cheap whisky and have at it. This is how all the great art is created.:D :D
just had a mate link me to this neat bit of software
http://www.emachineshop.com/
You can design, proof and order all from the one bit of software.
Just had a go, it's remarkably intuitive
Besides, it turns out that someone I know has access to a CNC flat bed laser cutter (up to 15mm thick). :D