Creating a Toy Model for Rapid Prototyping in Rhino
In this course, we will cover all the modeling techniques necessary to create a toy car in Rhino that is ready for 3D printing. Software required: Rhino 5.
What you'll learn
In this course, we will take a sketch of a toy car and turn it into a 3D model in Rhino. We'll set up Rhino with a background image and work through the process of making curves that lead to a surface CAD. This model will then be shelled and when finished, will be suitable for rapid prototyping. You'll briefly be guided through the basic tools and interface and then get into building curves, surfaces, and objects for various parts of the vehicle. Along the way, we will cover considerations for production, but maintain enough freedom to have some fun. The culmination of this will be finished parts that can be printed. Software required: Rhino 5.
Table of contents
- Introducing the Interface and Tools 10m
- File Setup Including Background Image Placement 10m
- Building a Basic Wheel 10m
- Continuing Work on the Wheel by Adding Spokes 10m
- Finishing the Spokes and Adding a Wheel Nut 10m
- Adding Final Tread Details 10m
- Starting to Build an Engine from Curves 10m
- Building the Rest of the Engine from Simple Curves 11m
- Continuing with the Engine Parts 10m
- Finishing up the Engine 13m
- Placing the Wheels and Scaling the Rear Wheels 10m
- Building Some of the Main Surfaces of the Vehicle 10m
- Adding Thickness to the Main Surfaces 10m
- Finishing Off the Main Surface 10m
- Detailing and Finishing the Decals and Part Lines 11m
- Blocking in the Frame and the Rear Wing 11m
- Beginning Work on the Lower Body of the Vehicle 10m
- Continuing Work on the Lower Body of the Vehicle 11m
- Finishing up the Main Surface for the Lower Body 10m
- Building the Cockpit Canopy 10m
- Finishing up the Canopy and Adding More Details 11m
- Adding More Surfaces to the Car 10m
- Beginning Work on the Transmission 11m
- Building the Front Suspension 10m
- Continuing the Suspension 10m
- Finishing Off the Suspension 10m
- Adding an Extra Part to the Back 11m
- Splitting the Transmission Up 10m
- Finishing the Model and Adding Textures 10m
About the author
Adam Fairless has worked for the past 14 years in the Design Industry on a wide variety of product and automotive projects. His skills encompass everything from concept design and CAD modeling to final production of items at retail, on the road, and on the screen. He has lived and worked in England, Italy, Hong Kong, and the US and currently works for WowWee toys as Director of Product Development in California.