Finally the vote for consumer product design finish, and the favorite image is Espresso machine.
Now you can start to build the 3D model in MoI, then share your approach to build them. Post some images as a guide for others will be very helpful. Please note : the purpose of this exercise is to share approach, tips & trick on how to build 2D/3D model in MoI. Happy Modeling !!!
Most of it was simple parts, I think the thing I would do over was the sweep to form the piece that joins the top and bottom. It turned out OK because I was really try to get my points correct on the line but I should not have created a line with a center line on a piece that straddles centerline of the model. Doing that can lead to a crowning surface right at the center. I should have used grid snapping and layed down and then adjusted points with symmetry. It still came out OK but it bothers me.
I think this will be my final for this, really happy the way it turned out and I had a lot of advice on adjusting my render setting for a better final image so big thanks to all who offered guidance.
I started with a circle, adjusted a few points and then trimmed it off in the top view to make the panel side flat. I then used a curve through point line to make the bent area, mirrored and joined all together. Then swept a circle along the curve. I've attached my top piece for you to look at.
My effort was ALL made up of arcs. Doing mirrors as Grendel said.
I revolved the group to get the side angle slope, then, in the front view, did a trim of the downpointing lugs appropriate to the shape of the machine.
