Need help

[DonMuncy]

I need some help. About 10 years ago, I created a model of a generic Mooney etched in a crystal block. You can see photos in my gallery. They really look nicer than the photos. (I found it difficult to photograph a crystal cube)

When I conceived this idea, I was going to make a lot of money selling them. As it turned out I sold a few at just about break even prices and in the last 9 or 10 years have taken a few to the MAPA convention every year and donated them for door prizes.

When I called my supplier a few days ago, I found they have gone out of business.

I have located a place that will make more for me, but in order to do so, they need a computer file for the 3D image of the plane, either in DXF, STL, IGS or MAX format.

When I originally did the deal, I found a guy who had such a file, but he sent it directly to my manufacturer and I don’t have a copy. I have tried, but can not contact him.

Does anyone have any idea of how to get a lead on how to come up with something like this. I would like to get some to take to the MAPA convention again.

Any help appreciated.

[N601RX]

Mooney might share the top level model with all the internals left out if they knew what it was for, assuming they have a 3D model. Another option would be send one of the wood models somewhere and have it scanned.

[DonMuncy]

Thanks,

If it should come to that, how would one find someone to scan it.

[N601RX]

There are companies online that will do it. We have a couple of 3D printers at work, but no scanner. Someone on here might have access to one.

http://store.makerbot.com/digitizer?gclid=COnz8YSoub0CFSdn7Aod1WsAQw

[DonMuncy]

With no more than a smattering of logic, it would seem to me that a proper program should be able to take three views of a Mooney and generate a 3D model.

[tomn]

Don, let me know if you find someone with a 3d model but not in a usable format. We have Solidworks at the office and can convert to most format types. I'd love to have a solid model of a Mooney or even a regular 2d drawing if anyone has one.

Tom

[DonMuncy]

Thanks Tom. I have not got one in any form yet, but still looking.

[MooneyMitch]

We own one of these beauties, thanks to the generosity of Don.  I will say it is magical, especially in a low light setting.  Love it!

[DonMuncy]

Tom,

I have managed to find and get the data for a 3D model. It has some very minor things which I would like to remove from the image, and I am not smart enough to manipulate it myself. I am very much afraid the guys who are going to manufacture the blocks, will not be able to make the changes, as they are not aviators and the stuff I want tweaked defy description to a non pilot. Do you have anyone who might be able to do this. It is probably about a 10 minute job to someone who works with 3D graphics.

I will be glad to take this off forum, by PM, email or phone. muncy-d@hotmail.com 214 207-6744

Thanks

[DonMuncy]

Thanks again to all who offered help. After great effort, I got my supply going again.

Aviatoreb, I remember you were interested in one. I am sending you a PM.

[PLN_FXR]

How expensive, Don?  I may need to give myself a Father's Day present 

[Mcstealth]

I have a beautiful wood model. If needed to scan.

[DonMuncy]

McStealth, I found a 3-d model. Thanks anyway.

PLN FXR, $40.