FTFC’25 MS Design F4F Wildcat by Mr Man

[Houndpup Rc]

Onshape has a “flatten feature that exports in dxf, which Inkscape accepts.

Was going to ask...Thanks!

 

[Spitfire76]

Onshape has a “flatten feature that exports in dxf, which Inkscape accepts.

Thanks, I haven't used OnShape for awhile so that's good to know.

Fusion does have this sheet metal feature that also allows a part to be flattened and then exported as a dxf file. You can also define the "sheet metal rules" of a material and how it will stretch when "unfolded". There are some examples on YT showing packaging being designed using cardboard so I figured why not foamboard. I just need to get more familiar with this feature and its limitations so for the moment I will continue with Fusion.

 

[Mr Man]

Thanks, I haven't used OnShape for awhile so that's good to know.

Fusion does have this sheet metal feature that also allows a part to be flattened and then exported as a dxf file. You can also define the "sheet metal rules" of a material and how it will stretch when "unfolded". There are some examples on YT showing packaging being designed using cardboard so I figured why not foamboard. I just need to get more familiar with this feature and its limitations so for the moment I will continue with Fusion.

I still really like fusion, might have another crack at it.

 

[Mr Man]

Upon second thought, I’ve decided to build the 800 mustang before I finish building this one. My thirst for speed doesn’t stop. (And I realized a few mistakes while designing and need to fix them before I continue.)

 

[FishbonesAir]

Fascinating project. One thought, after seeing the initial plans? You might consider using a square carbon fiber rod, rather than foam board, as your keel.

Stronger, and perfectly straight, it also will resist deformation under load quite well.

 

[Mr Man]

Fascinating project. One thought, after seeing the initial plans? You might consider using a square carbon fiber rod, rather than foam board, as your keel.

Stronger, and perfectly straight, it also will resist deformation under load quite well.

Yeah this was one of my early designs, the parts were all way off and didn’t line up 😂. My newer designs are much better.