For this task i had to re-create a bike chain from a set of basic instructions.
I first created 4 circles all equal, however i realised later i didnt need all of them.
I then used a construction layer to create construction lines for guidence.
I then used the construction line to reposition one of the circles.
I added more construction lines and also repositioned another circle.
Finally i had all of the circles in the correct position with used of my construction lines.
I then used the polyline tool to create a diamond shape with each corner connecting to the center of each circle, i then used the exture tool and got this shape.
I then used the union tool to link two circles oposite eachother. i then used the substract tool to get the basic shape of a bike chain link.
I then created two cylinders that would go on to be substraced from the bike link to create holes.
I then substracted the cylinders. i changed my view to wireframe to make life easier, as in this view its easier to select specific shapes.
I then create two long cylinders from the center of each of the holes, these are the pins for the links.
I then created yet another cylinder which would be a roller, it would go around the pins. i created a smalled cylinder inside the shape to get a hole equal to the size of the pin going through.
I then moved the roller into position and used the mirror tool to make in the same on the other side.
I then lowered the pins so then came out the other side of the link i also copied the base of the link to the top so the link was complete.
I then copied and repositioned parts of the link to extend the design. i also added textures to the design to make it more realistic.
