olschoolkid Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Hello everybody, I was wondering what would be a good project to start with in Autodesk Fusion 360 to get into the world of designing model car/truck parts. This has always been an interest to me. As a student in a machining program at my local Community college, I was able to download the student/educational version of Fusion 360. Any help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMcc Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Hi Mathew, I started solid modeling about two years ago using Freecad , which is also parametric like Fusion 360. Watching Youtube videos helps a great deal. My first effort to model something I needed, was a Volkswagen steel wheel. I gathered photos of the wheel and also found a cross section drawing. I was able to import the drawing into Freecad and scale it to size. I drew the geometry to emulate the backside of the kit wheel so that when it gets 3D printed, it will fit into the kit tires. Then I rotated the geometry and punched in the slots and added fillets. I haven't printed them yet though. Trying to draw up a bunch of things to print over a weekend when I can exhaust the resin fumes out of my basement. This is also my first time posting pictures, so I hope this turns out OK. Good luck. 3D modeling and printing has consumed a lot time that otherwise would be used to build models. But hey, I'm having a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 On 3/9/2024 at 9:00 PM, olschoolkid said: Hello everybody, I was wondering what would be a good project to start with in Autodesk Fusion 360 to get into the world of designing model car/truck parts. This has always been an interest to me. As a student in a machining program at my local Community college, I was able to download the student/educational version of Fusion 360. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'd start simple, and with something you actually need/want. It makes all the patience needed easier. My first part was a pipe clamp I need in a different size than what I had. I threw a few other early designs in there too. The more you do, the easier it gets so just get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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