Murdoch17 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I'm trying to make another steam engine model, and I'm planning on using XL drivers from Big Ben Bricks. As those custom wheels are not in LDD, I want to know if there is a brick-built construct or Technic gear of the same size that could be place holder. Any suggestions are welcome! Quote
Duq Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Use MLCad instead of LDD. You can download the LDraw files for Big Ben wheels here: http://www.bigbenbricks.com/ldraw/ldraw.html Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 I have tried LDraw, and it confuses me. I've been using LDD since 2007, have over 3,969 screenshots of at least that many models... I think I'm to involved to change, plus I like LDD. Thanks anyway! Quote
Daedalus304 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Yes, actually, there's a couple very simple things. First off, if you flip a flanged EN driver (Part #85557) backwards it is the exact size of a Flangeless XL. And, a 40-tooth gear (Part #3649) is almost the same exact size as a Flanged XL driver. They won't really look pretty together, but after you make sure your detailing fits around the 40-tooth gear you can change it out for another backwards EN Driver. I did something very similar with the digital design of my newest, still WIP steam engine, and it doesn't look half bad. http://www.flickr.com/photos/90900478@N08/11560551096/ Quote
SavaTheAggie Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Did you try MLCAD, or just LDraw? I can't use just LDraw. MLCAD is awesome. --Tony Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone! Just finished with a design that will work! @Daedalus304: Thanks you so much! I used the 40 tooth gears to work out the height and width, while using the reversed Emerald Night drivers for side rod placement. @SavaTheAggie: I think it was LDraw, but it was several years ago. Once again thanks everyone! Pictures of the engine will be up soon. EDIT: Picture added! Edited January 27, 2014 by Murdoch17 Quote
Lazarus Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I agree with Murdock I love LDD also, have have done some very nice models in it once you know how to use it and get past some of the resricshions the software gives you. And thanks did not know about the bigge wheels, I might be able to use these XL ones to make my A4 Paciffic look a little better. Edited January 28, 2014 by Lazarus Quote
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