cautery Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Is there any interest in a CD containing printer-ready files of ALL IPSC and Steel Challenge targets.... accurate ones? I looked at the Glock FAQ version of the 1/3 scale metric, and it's not very accurate or realistic. So, I am just about finished making a file with the full scale metric target that is EXTREMELY accurate. I am experimenting with the proper line width, simulated perf pattern, lettering positioning, non-scoring border for cut-out, coloring, etc. I'm also looking into finding/getting a sheet stock of a good approximation of the brown paper. I plan on making full-scale files for all targets, plates, poppers, steel, etc (including the IPSC Classic). My idea is to produce a CD kit that contains: 1) A directory for each target containing various scale-target size template files that will accurately print out with minimal or no printer variations. (e.g. 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, ..... 1:10, etc.) 2) Instructions including the math required to scale the 1:1 templates to any apparent distance based on any actual distance. 3) Starter pack of paper stock to print the templates out in a "near realistic" color/texture. 4) For steel challenge stages, each stage will have its own directory. Within each directory, will be scaling sub-directories. For example. Smoke-n-Hope directory would contain 1:1, 1:2, etc sub-directories. In each directory, there would be files for each plate properly scaled for the correct apparent distance. Making the uber-accurate masters is VERY time consuming, but necessary to achieve a good result. If there is sufficient interest, I will pursue the proper procedures with USPSA to make sure what is produced is properly credited/licensed, or whatever is necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sounds like a really good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tuley Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 In fact, I think it's a good idea as well. I used Illustrator to draw up IPSC metric/classic and US popper/pepper shapes. I don't have all the effort in "proper line widths" and so on, but the files I have are precise according to the USPSA rule book. (When drawing such beasts, grids are your friends!) I'd gladly share what I have already, and would gladly assist you in your project -- at least with drawing the targets, scaling etc. I have little or no interest in producing and selling packages of the things. But I would be happy to help get you going with the digital side (... for free, I might add ). -- John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I like the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sounds like a great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cferree Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I've got ACAD dwg files of both paper target and all three poppers, drawing to scale. Let me know if they would be useful. Charles A20840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Capizzo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 This is a really cool idea. Keep us posted on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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