Help getting space engineering drawings.

[space_dreamer]

Hello everybody,<br /><br />I’m studying Engineering Product Design BSc and I’m half way through the placement year (3rd year of a 4 year course). The company I’m working for is cool (www.design-me.co.uk) but I don’t get to do any 3D computer modelling or animation, which is part of the degree.<br /><br /> I’m rapidly forgetting what I learnt of 3D Studio Max, Rhinoceros and ideas. So my plan to rectify the situation is to start producing 3D modals and renderings of space craft! I would like to do just some simple rocket engine parts at first then moving on to ambitious projects like whole engines or complete space craft. <br /><br />Does anybody have links to (or could email me) decent rocket engine or space craft plans / engineering drawings? What I’d ideally like, is engineering drawings showing a minimum of three views e.g. top, side, front and back. <br /><br />It would be great if someone could help, I will keep you updated on my progress! <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br /><br />

 

[space_dreamer]

I would welcome plans of different levels of detail because the three programs I use are for different types of modelling e.g. Graphics and animation, surface modelling and solid modelling.

 

[nacnud]

I’m thinking of making computer models of the ISS myself, not got further than thinking about it though. The best drawings I have come across so far are given below.<br /><br />http://www.spaceref.com/iss/element.drawings.html<br /><br />http://cph.ing.dk/tema/iss/samling/1r/zvezda-grafik-jpg.html<br /><br />http://cph.ing.dk/tema/iss/samling/1ar/zarya-grafik-jpg.html<br /><br />Hope they help <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />. <br /><br />I don’t know of the standard CAD/drawing programs to use, do you have any suggestions?<br />

 

[nacnud]

NASA also has some VRML models of the ISS available for download,<br /><br />http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/vrml/station/<br /><br />which you could use for surface texture and sizes of modules etc.<br />

 

[henryhallam]

Hi,<br />I'm afraid I can't help you out with finding the engineering drawings you need, but I do know that there are some people:<br /><br />http://orbit.m6.net/v2/forum.asp?forumid=4<br /><br />http://www.ibiblio.org/mscorbit/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=10<br /><br />who are in need of models for their work on the fantastic simulator Orbiter. So it might be worth getting in touch with some of them, to find a good home for your 3d models!<br /><br />Good luck<br /><br />Henry

 

[space_dreamer]

Thank you for the ISS CAD files Nacnud!<br /><br />I think the Soyuz one would be a cool one to start with.<br /><br />“I don’t know of the standard CAD/drawing programs to use, do you have any suggestions?”<br /><br /> - I think it depends on what programs you can get your hand on. Also if you know people who can help you out if you get stuck, is a consideration. <br /><br />I’m using 3D Studio Max, Rhinoceros, ideas, and AutoCAD many because that’s what my Uni uses, however I know that Pro Engineer or Solid works would be probably be better that ideas.<br /><br /><br /><br />Henryhallam – Wow Potential clients thank you! It’s probably a bit premature at the moment but it’s a brilliant target to aim for. <br />

 

[mrmorris]

I don't know how many (if any) CAD-class diagrams you'll find, but this link has a huge number of PDF files about space programs and spacecraft. The Gemini Familiarization manuals have several views of the craft with dimensions that could be used to create a CAD drawing (I have... albeit a very simplified 2D one). The Apollo familiarization manuals aren't dimensioned IIRC and wouldn't be nearly as good for that purpose. There may well be others, though.<br /><br />If you were to do one for the Modified Apollo Logistics Spacecraft --- I'd be <b>very</b> interested in seeing the result.

 

[space_dreamer]

Mr Morris _ thank you for that excellent link!<br /><br />I don’t post nearly as often as I would like but I read the posts on SDC every day and have done for about four years. Your thread, “Gemini: We can rebuild it, we have the technology” (in Space Business & Technology) is the undoubtedly the best I’ve seen. Rather than us enthusiasts just posting about what we would like to see happen. You made real progress and clearly showed what is possible. <br /><br />I just hope Falcon 5 is a success.<br /><br />I will definitely have a bash at a Modified Apollo Logistics Spacecraft.<br />