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MetroMPG · 01-24-2011, 10:15 AM

Cool design, Neil! I have no idea how to do such a compound shape in Sketchup.

One comment: the leading edge of the cap should either be flush with the trailing edges of the cab or have about a 1 inch radius curve on the corners.

But I'm sure everyone knows that.

01-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#47 (permalink)
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