Miniature Train project
define problem
I have to model a miniature train in inventor it has 9 parts. Which are the train body, stack, hitch magnet, hitch peg, wheel, axle peg, linkage arm, linkage peg, and the cow catcher. I have to build these parts first, then I have to assemble them to create the model of the train. I have to show the dimensions of the parts, including also the tolerances. I also have to show the exploded view, isometric view, the parts list, and the balloons.
generate concepts
I started my project by building the part in inventor. The first one I build was the hitch magnet, then the hitch peg, then the linkage peg, then afterwards the linkage arm, then the train body, then the stack, then the axle peg, then the wheel, then the cow catcher, and finally the straight track. I assembled the train parts, then I started to dimension all the parts. Dimensions tell you the length, height, width, and sizes of the parts.
develop solution
These are the parts fully dimensioned.
construct and test prototype
This is the isometric assembled view, isometric exploded view, parts list, and balloons.
evaluate solution
I showed my train to my mom and she said to change the colors that are brighter, and more cool looking. I showed it to my dad and he said it looked cool. I also showed it to my brother and he said it looked good, okay. My friend John said it looked so cool.