NYC 4-6-4 Steam Engine

[EnigmaMachine]

Wanted to share my latest work with yall'. Not done yet but coming along nicely. One problem I'm having is making long lengths of bent pipe (very common on steam engines) with multiple bends. Anybody had to do that kind of thing in your work, I could use some help with that. Using an autocad drawing for reference.

Here's the train so far.... Some bent pipe under the cab.
Chuck

[Intbel]

Coming along nicely!

For some examples of 'bent pipes' follow this thread.

[Egg Bramhill]

Quick & Easy pipes.

[parahandy]

Quick & Easy pipes.

Egg thank you thank you. it is so easy doing it that way I could have used that several times in the past but never knew how but as they say in Scotland
" I ken noo"
Chuck. There is a draughtman-like quality about your drawings very very good.

[EnigmaMachine]

Thanks for the great pipes tutorial Egg. that will save me a ton of pieces.

A thanks Par. I have done CAD stuff on and off over the years in the aerospace industry so that helps. And it makes me go towards the detailed mechanical type of creations as upposed to the more artistic. But learning on all fronts. A few more xara pics on my website at www.chuckstasek.com if your interested.

[Anders 205]

Your locomotive is a gem, Chuck!

Perhaps these sites may give you some inspiration in bending and joining those pipes and tubes. Similar Photoshop and PSP7 realizations can very well be put through in Xtreme Pro.

Pipe Joints by Richie Dumlao, and his site overview Pinoy7.

Pipes & Tubes by my neighbour friend, Anders Quicker.

Keep pepping us up with your art work!

Cheers, Anders

[WolfMoonHP]

Please keep us posted as the project develops, not just with the final result.

I find watching a work in progress to be extremely educational...and fun!

It's already looking great!
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Will

[Intbel]

Pipe bits