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Fighter Jet Valentine's Day Card

Instruction
FighterJetModel.xcs
FighterJetModel
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (7min)
Machine & module
xTool M1
Compatibles · 8
Material used
3mm Basswood Plywood
102
1792
Information
      A card and a model fighter jet all in one.
The pieces for the fighter jet snap out to make a 3D model that actually flies. This is my own design so I'm willing to share the files for you to use.  I did this on 3mm plywood using a D1Pro 20w using XCS standard setting ('3mm plywood' from the dropdown). The text is engraved and the ornamentation, frame and hearts, is scored.  To add a touch of colour, I used metallic gold and red acrylic markers. It is sized to fit perfectly in a standard sized card envelope.
    
Instruction
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Step1: In XCS Open Airplane Model

In XCS ‘Open’ the 'FighterJetModel.xcs' file. You can download it from the design files that are part of this how-to.  It is currently sized and positioned to fit the card.  

Position it at x1.878" y2.077" 

Set it to cut.

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Step2: Create Card Cutout

Select ‘Insert’ from the left side menu and select the rectangle. 

Set size (in inches) 7"w x 5"h 

Set corner radius to .25

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Step3: Add Ornamentation

Select ‘Border’ from the left side menu and expand it.  I selected the one 5 rows down second from the left. 

Set the dimensions to 6.75"w x 4.75" h.

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Step4: Add Text

Using the text tool on the left menu type in the wording (3 separate text boxes).

For all text I use the Atma font face. 

  • 'Valentine' is 36pt
  • "You make my heart soar!" is 24pt
  • 'All my Love, Jen' is 18pt

If you use the attached xcs file you will want to change the name from 'Jenn' to your own.

Position the 3 text boxes on your workspace as shown. 

  • 'Valentine' is x2.254" y1.246"
  • “You make my heart soar!”is x3.261" y1.673"
  • 'All my Love, Jen' is x4.074" y4.593" and size is 1.399"w x 0.761"h

Set all text to engrave.

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool M1
xTool M1
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood