My hosting change is complete (I hope.)  Please let me know if you find any errors or broken links.

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It turns out that the CW Designer doesn’t import STL files as it comes, it takes a $200 add on.  So after some discussion with users on the CW forum I have come to an arrangement with a CW user to convert my files to the proprietary CW format.  So far only the free sample has ptn files added to it, but I have a few more to be uploaded and I expect we’ll probably have them all done by the end of February.  In the mean time, if you have bought a model and would like to have the ptn file for it email me at info@cncmilitaryemblems.com.  If you want to buy one but need the ptn, just let me know and I’ll get that one done earlier.

I will add comments to this post as I update the files.  Once all the existing models are updated I will update the file type list on my homepage.

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I received a contact through the contact form a little while ago from a Carvewright Designer user trying to import the tiff file.  Unfortunately the email address was invalid so I’m going to post the response here and hope he sees it.

According to this site, the carvewright designer imports stl
models. There is an stl file in the zip and this is the method I'd
recommend for loading this model. If for some reason you need to use a
grayscale bitmap then the tiff is a much higher resolution bitmap than 
a bmp file, that's why I use it. If bmp is your only choice then you can
load the tiff up in microsoft paint or any other image editor like gimp
and just save as bmp, then load it into designer. If you do stick with
tiff or bmp you will need to increase the z height of the model since
bitmap formats flatten models. You will also need to re-smooth it. 

I include the tiff as a last resort if you can't import any of the others.
If you can use the stl you will have much better results. Good luck.

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I have completed my latest project and installed it as the new free sample on my homepage.  You can reach it easily from this blog by clicking home in the top menu.

The project is the Fallen Soldier Memorial.  The sample zip file contains all three styles in each of the three formats I normally use.  My standard license terms apply to this model just like the others, including that you may not distribute it.  However, if you want to share it with someone, all you have to do is provide a link to my homepage and let them download it from there.

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M4 with bayonet is complete, Kevlar helmet is complete.  My nephew just sent me a picture of one of his boots so I’ll be using that to model.

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Been a while since I updated this blog.  Life keeps interfering with my modeling, but I have been making progress.  I’ve just completed a component that I’ll be using in a larger piece, namely the M4 Carbine.  This thing was a monster to model, lots of blending curves.  The front sight was the single hardest part to model, and I eventually just decided that close enough will have to do.  I still need to model a bayonet for it but the rifle itself is done.

Next I’ll be modeling a K-pot followed by a pair of boots.  I don’t expect to have much trouble with the helmet but the boots could be interesting.  For this purpose they should be a worn pair of boots so I’ll have to model some sagging and wrinkles.

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The model for the 68th Airlift Squadron is completed and available on the site.  Up next is yet to be determined.

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There are several ways of contacting me.  You can use the contact form on this site, you can email me at info@cncmilitaryemblems.com, you can leave a comment on this blog, and if all else fails you can reach me via pm on the Vectric forum or the Joes Hybrid forum at username cac67.  I will respond to any of these contact methods as soon as possible, generally within hours but no more than 48 hours.  If you don’t hear from me within 48 hours check your spam folder.  Adding my email address to your contact list will not necessarily keep my emails out of your spam filter.

The comments on this blog are moderated.  I see every comment that is posted and have to approve them before they’ll show up.   I have yet to approve any comments simply because none have been relevant yet.  I get 3 or 4 spam comments a day, usually just gibberish and a link for fake gucci bags, shoes, or something else completely unrelated to the topic.

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The crest for the 2nd Engineer Battalion (USMC) is complete and available on the site.

There will be a slight delay in the 68th Airlift Squadron crest because it’s been brought to my attention that certain officer rank insignia in the Navy/Marine Corps rank is not correct.  It’s correct according to the chart at www.defense.gov/about/insignias/officers.aspx but my source was insistent.  So my next task will be to create new rank insignias for those ranks in question and add them to the zips I have on the server.

If you see anything wrong on my site please let me know either in the comments here, via the contact form or by email at info@cncmilitaryemblems.com.

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The model for the 51st Logistics Support Squadron is available for download.  Next up, the USMC 2nd Combat Engineer Bn.

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