3D Modeling and Parts Fabrication

[Son_Of_Dog]

As some of you know, I work in 3D modelling software for a living. I've been watching a lot of threads lately in which people are talking about the exorbitant price or unavailability of certain trim elements. I think that if I had a detailed model of a stock bike, or a 3D scan of the part, or basically any other way of getting the bike into the computer, I could model the parts that are no longer available and potentially fabricate them as well.

Does anyone have a lead on where a 3D model of a modern Rocket could be located? (I've done a cursory google search and it looks like a relatively decent '13 roadster model is available online, but other leads are appreciated)

Does anyone have access to a 3D scanner of any size?

If I were to go through with modeling trim pieces, who here would be interested in the fabricated results? I have access to 3D printers, so I feel like most plastic pieces could be really easily fabricated, but I also have access to a CNC router that may be able to make forms for vacu-forming or casting. I also know of several companies that I could export parts models to that would 3D print them in various metals for a price.

Let me know what you guys think about this.

 

[Jay]

Can you model the Touring Pannier rails among the items you plan on looking at? I think there would be a great market if we had the pannier rails for our hard bags in addition to the fender trims.

 

[Son_Of_Dog]

Can you model the Touring Pannier rails among the items you plan on looking at? I think there would be a great market if we had the pannier rails for our hard bags in addition to the fender trims.

I could definitely model and produce drawings for pannier rails, but I am not a welder nor do I have access to a pipe bender. I could maybe have them fabricated at a local steel shop, but I think the price on them would be high.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Just as a matter of interest, what program do you use ?

 

[Son_Of_Dog]

Just as a matter of interest, what program do you use ?

I use Revit, Sketchup, and Rhino

 

[scot in exile]

I know that the oil tank badge (140 CI ) would fly off the shelf
How about scanning me and making more of me???????????/ the World would be a better place for it

 

[Son_Of_Dog]

I know that the oil tank badge (140 CI ) would fly off the shelf
How about scanning me and making more of me???????????/ the World would be a better place for it

Might have to cut large objects into smaller pieces to scan them in and then reconstruct in the PC... you down for that?

 

[warp9.9]

I know that the oil tank badge (140 CI ) would fly off the shelf
How about scanning me and making more of me???????????/ the World would be a better place for it

 

[Nat67]

That's awesome , what a great skill to have ! As mentioned , custom oil tank embellishers would fly . But please , no more @scot in exile s . one is enough ! On the other hand , maybe you could make one and send it back to Blighty , to finally face long overdue charges regarding goat molestation !

 

[scot in exile]

Might have to cut large objects into smaller pieces to scan them in and then reconstruct in the PC... you down for that?

having to cut large objects into smaller pieces- I will pass as I like my junk in one piece thank you.