Once the basic guide sketches are done and they have the utility of
providing you with what you need to build, it’s time to bring them
into the computer. The best way to do this is to use a flatbed scan
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ner. I’m pretty partial to HP scanners so I use the ScanJet 6300C to
do my scanning. However, any scanner will do and if you don’t have
access to one, you can get them fairly cheap right now. Some copy
places have a scanner you can use like a copy machine as well.
Step 1: Scan the Sketch
When I bring a sketch in I generally just scan it in at 100% and
downsize later as necessary. Start with the head sketch:
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