Drawing a Bush or tyre

[Richie]

Hello,

This is a pulley which is a component in Meccano construction kit. My question is how do I join the 2 ellipses to reproduce a brass bush (with a screw at 90 degrees if possible)

I have had a similar problem when trying to draw a car tyre. Any tips would be much appreciatedhttp://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Richie]

Hello,

This is a pulley which is a component in Meccano construction kit. My question is how do I join the 2 ellipses to reproduce a brass bush (with a screw at 90 degrees if possible)

I have had a similar problem when trying to draw a car tyre. Any tips would be much appreciatedhttp://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[AndFarr]

Do you mean like this? -AF

[John Rayner]

Here is the .xar file so you can take it apart...

[Soquili]

Hi Richie,

I use a technique from Gary's October 2002 tutorial.

[Soquili]

Oh, almost forgot the screw at 90 degrees.

[jens g.r. benthien]

Richie,

you mean something like this?

[Richie]

Thank You Soquil, John, Jens and AndFarr,

I have had a go and here is my effort.
It's OK from a distance but does not stand up to too close a scrutiny. However I should be able to improve it.
Thanks again
Richie

[John Rayner]

Quit showing off guys... http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

The easist way would be a blend from one elipse to the other. You need to redraw the center witht he shading tho...