Help with making file

Post by **thegerm** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:17 pm

I have been trying to trace this car to make in to a svg or DXF to cut for someone. I'd be willing to pay someone to do it or to help me out.
I'm using inkscape and I'm finding I'm not the greatest at tracing lol.
Thanks for the help.

Post by **thegerm** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:19 pm

Here is what I have started on.

Post by **Joe Jones** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:37 pm

This is how your trace translates into a DXF file (so far)

Joe

FIREBIRD TRACE JPG.jpg

Post by **adbuch** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:41 pm

It looks like you are making good progress. What are you specific questions about this project as far as Inkscape goes?
David

firebird Inkscape trace.jpg

Post by **thegerm** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:49 pm

Is there a way to smooth some of the areas out?

Post by **adbuch** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:43 pm

thegerm wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:49 pm Is there a way to smooth some of the areas out?

What do mean by "smooth"? Are you wanting to round some of the corners, or?
David

Post by **ROKCRLER** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:17 am

thegerm wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:49 pm Is there a way to smooth some of the areas out?

Take a look at this video, Steve explains how to use the different functions of smoothing and adjusting nodes for clean lines https://youtu.be/vOLJXvMkeTM

Youre on the right path with your trace... keep at it..the more you work at it the easier it becomes

Post by **thegerm** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:59 am

Thanks for directing me to Steve's video it helped a lot. I didn't know you could move around the nodes easily once they were drawn. Smoothing to me meant getting rounded corners. Here's where I'm at after watching the video.

Post by **adbuch** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:27 pm

This looks good! You are making some progress. Keep it up.
David

before and after.jpg

Post by **ROKCRLER** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:32 pm

thegerm wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:59 am Thanks for directing me to Steve's video it helped a lot. I didn't know you could move around the nodes easily once they were drawn. Smoothing to me meant getting rounded corners. Here's where I'm at after watching the video.

Excellent progress!!

Post by **thegerm** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:09 pm

Getting closer.

Post by **adbuch** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:37 am

Looks good! I would consider closing the paths for the openings on the front bumper so it stands out more when cut.

There is also a minor problem area under the passenger side outside mirror. See the close-ups below. This will not likely impact your cut, but it is a good idea to get in the habit of taking care of these sorts of things so they don't come back to bite you with future projects.
David

firebird 2.jpg

firebird 3.jpg

firebird 4.jpg

firebird 6.jpg

Nice job on the license plate number as well!

firebird 7.jpg

Finished result.

firebird 5.jpg

firebird.dxf

Post by **adbuch** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:44 am

firebird 8.jpg

Post by **thegerm** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:31 pm

Thanks!! Wasn't sure how to add the firebird symbol and still be able to cut it. He only wants it 18" wide.

Post by **adbuch** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:37 pm

I don't think it would need to be exact. Just the basic shape of the outer portion.
David

Post by **Joe Jones** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:01 pm

Ah, yes ... small detailed cuts from a plasma table ... the call of the LASER, loud and clear!

Joe

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Post by **adbuch** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:26 am

thegerm wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:31 pm Thanks!! Wasn't sure how to add the firebird symbol and still be able to cut it. He only wants it 18" wide.

I was thinking something like this. The hood emblem is close to the same size as your license plate letters/numbers. Let me know what you think.
David

hood emblem.jpg

hood emblem 1.jpg

firebird with hood emblem.dxf

Post by **thegerm** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:33 am

That's Awesome. Thank you!

Post by **adbuch** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:54 am

thegerm wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:33 am That's Awesome. Thank you!

Happy to help. Let us know how it turns out please.
David

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