Modding: Tips, Guides and Tutorials

GiraffePencils · 13 Apr 2015 at 11:47

I don't use any add ons, except an export to dxf one.
just practice, play with it and follow the tutorials.

Keechy · 2 Jun 2015 at 16:06

The rgb light mod is really good need to try that soon

Keechy · 2 Jun 2015 at 16:06

and the led pill hider now i just need to find a pill

colinmcr · 25 Jun 2015 at 16:57

I need some advice chaps, how do I scale a logo so that I can then transfer it onto a metal plate that is 200mm x 125mm. Specifically I'm looking to scale the World of Warships anchor shape and keep the proportions correct.

See here

subbytna · 29 Jun 2015 at 19:07

Any tips on which dremel setup to buy?

colinmcr · 30 Jun 2015 at 07:58

subbytna said:
Any tips on which dremel setup to buy?

The 3000 is a good bit of kit, but you can buy a battery version if you'd prefer. The newest model is the 4200 which also features there new EZ change system for fitting the bits in the chuck. Looks very simple to use.

I also have the moto saw which is very good bit if kit if you require the functionality. There are some good videos on their website and YouTube.

subbytna · 30 Jun 2015 at 19:39

Ta squire.

Prefer lead/corded due to not worrying about battery charging before I want to use it. Will check it out more.

colinmcr · 29 Sep 2015 at 21:19

Hey guys, can anyone tell me what software I can use to make a vector file? I'm needing to change the World of Warships logo and name to this format and never done it before.

I have Photoshop Elements and Lightroom will these do this?

dreamcat4 · 29 Sep 2015 at 21:46

Adobe ahem Illustrator, CorelDraw, MS Visio can all read / write SVG vector files. On linux there is a program called 'Inkscape'... Maybe it's available for windows too.

colinmcr · 29 Sep 2015 at 22:05

dreamcat4 said:
Adobe ahem Illustrator, CorelDraw, MS Visio can all read / write SVG vector files. On linux there is a program called 'Inkscape'... Maybe it's available for windows too.

I've just tried using Pixlr and a guide on how to do it but tbh I suck at these image editing things so might take me a while to figure out. Thanks for the list.

davido_labido · 6 Oct 2015 at 13:36

Did you sort the vector file Colin? If not let me know and il get my sexy boys onto it.

colinmcr · 6 Oct 2015 at 17:36

davido_labido said:
Did you sort the vector file Colin? If not let me know and il get my sexy boys onto it.

Em I want the world of warships logo and name as a vector file so Coldzero can silkscreen it on an ssd cover. I've no clue how to do this ??? :confused:

This one, but without the background colour. So just the lettering and anchor, if you get me.

FL630 · 6 Oct 2015 at 17:45

How much detail do you want? Would be relatively straightforward to do this on something like Illustrator. Happy to help if you can't find someone to do it.

colinmcr · 17 Nov 2015 at 17:18

FL630 said:
How much detail do you want? Would be relatively straightforward to do this on something like Illustrator. Happy to help if you can't find someone to do it.

So sorry I never saw this reply FL630. I'm not sure what detail quality I'd need. like I said its to fit on an ssd cover. Coldzero suggested even just removing the background colour, but I guess a vector file would be preferable.
If you could help that's be great thanks.

davido_labido · 11 Mar 2016 at 17:49

Sleeving with davido_labido!

Well, I thought I would record some videos to show how I sleeve, there will be a few more videos coming, but the first one is here already!

Part 1 - Tools!

colinmcr · 16 Mar 2016 at 08:19

Thanks for the video Dave, very informative. Gonna try some again soon.

deblow · 19 May 2016 at 00:10

davido_labido said:
Sleeving with davido_labido!

Well, I thought I would record some videos to show how I sleeve, there will be a few more videos coming, but the first one is here already!

Part 1 - Tools!

You have a nice selection if wire tools there, most of mine are broken or just plane crap to start with lol

Dirk Diggler · 20 Jun 2016 at 20:01

Dave,

What type of comb would you be going for, the half open type or the enclosed "stealth" type?

XRoyalT · 12 Jul 2017 at 14:16

Fantastic Thread some great ideas on here

CONSOLE_BUTCHER · 12 Oct 2017 at 17:48

Which of the current akasa cables are compatible with this mod ?