Aeronca "K" Modeling Project

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OleBoy

Charter Member 2015
Hi folks.

As many of you have seen I recently acquired the "modeling" bug and have been doing all sorts of things in Google SketchUp. I enjoy that, but. All I am doing is creating vertice and polygons of little use in this virtual world of ours that we all enjoy. So, it's time for me to move over and see this world of modeling from a different angle with a program that was designed for the purpose that many use.

I'm in the learning stages right now. I figured why not have a pupil that's worthwhile? So, here I am wanting to learn modeling. I've been searching for days. Looking at images, 3-views, and the list goes on and on. And I've decided on a subject I want to do. The Aeronca "K"

There's just one minor problem. I'm having a heck of a time finding good legible resources. CAD drawing would be optimal source for my taste. Orthographic even. But I would settle for a nice sized, legible 3-view drawing, or even a nice set of plans for a wooden (radio-control) plane kit.
I'm hoping some of the members may be able to help me out.

I prefer any document info via PM.

Thanks
 
I have Paul Matt's excellent 3 views of the Aeronca K. Problem is I don't readily see how to attach them to a PM or email from this forum. Contact me at p.pandj@verizon.net by email and I will send them as an email attachment. They are in .jpg format but you can change that with any paint program. It is bedtime here so I'll send them tomorrow.

Best, Paul
 
A very noble project, OleBoy. I used to fly a 'K' back in FS9, it would be great to have a brand new one for FSX. Good luck! :salute:
 
Firstly, Paul. Thank you for the fantastic 3-views. They fit my need precisely and will really help me to get going in this feat. :salute:

After all the searching and looking for the plane I wanted to model, I come back here to SOH to finally ask for help. Before I started a new topic I popped into the aircraft design forum to scan over a tutorial. It was then I realized what I wanted to model. I got a pie in the face. My avatar. An aircraft I have wanted for ever in FSX.

With Miltons help of the tutorials I'm already fumbling along and applying materials to the calibration box.

Wish me luck. I need it! :icon_lol:

By the way, Steven Meyers is the gentlemen who originally gave me his source for the FS9 model. Amongst others. So go figure my lure to this one. Hehe.
Maybe when it comes time Nigel will grace me with his expertise in sound files. Although I have a LONG ways to get there. Wishful thinking!
 
First export. As seen in Prepar3D. :wiggle:

exptest.jpg
 
Looking very good! If I ever get around to doing a native FSX version of the Aeronca C-3, I'll ask if I can rent your engine.:salute::salute:

Best, Paul
 
I may have one in stock (NOS) waiting for you. Mind you, these little engines are in high demand. :icon_lol:
I was sort of thinking ahead whether I would build the complete engine for an "open-cowl". Not that difficult, although I don't feel it will be necessary. My thoughts of having a command to open the cowl for viewing the engine has crossed my mind. I don't know at this point.

I will say that modeling, is fascinating to me. I honestly thought I would never grasp doing it.
 
Hi, Milton. I want to thank you for your encouragement over the past two years. Yours, along with Roberts and Larry's was always set in stone as something I wanted to do.
I think my interest in Google Sketchup had a lot to do with why I strive to learn modeling more in depth. After dealing with Sketchup while trying to build an aircraft, and finding limitations I could not get beyond without buying (or free) 3rd party plug-ins that did it for me, that's when I decided it was time to move on to Gmax. I'll admit it, I was very intimidated just looking at all the tools, roll-outs, and commands contained within. So much so, I installed it/un-installed the program at least a dozen times over the past few years.

Now, I love it. Gmax has already twitched, glitched and crashed several times. (face palm) That's the only thing I don't like about the program. Well, not the only thing. But I can't necessarily afford 3DsMax.

I got the modeling bug. :kilroy:
 
In the ring weighing just over 18K polys

The export went good after some cleaning up. The spark plugs are there, although invisible yet in the sim.
**After correctly checking in mesh mode with a vertice count of 41,741, this is not going to work. Time to rethink.**

exptest2.jpg
 
If anyone has any photos of the Aeronca "K" (exterior or interior details) that aren't normally found by searching Google, I would be very appreciative to have them.
These aircraft are old enough that there are very few to be found that are in their original state.
My goal is to create the model as realistic as my abilities allow.

My latest update can be seen here for those interested. http://sdrv.ms/12ax9vC
 
While running into issues caused by myself, Milton, DevOne, Harryspin, Tako_Kichi, N2056, and Mechanic have come to my aid several times while getting to where I am at currently in my efforts to model the Aeronca "K". Thank you for your help.

Spark plug caps and wires have been added, bringing the little E-113 to an almost final state.
A bit of chamfer needed in a few spots yet, then onto mapping and textures.

e113final.jpg

e113finalfb.jpg

e113finalt.jpg
 
Thanks. Now to learn Prop-Making 101. Then off to chamfer and smooth a bit here and there.
 
txnetcop said:
That is a genuine absolutely awesome start!!! Looking forward to a K model
Ted
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Thanks Ted. Your encouragement is well taken.

It's nice to know that there is at least some interest in my attempt to bring this to FSX as my first model project.
 
Great work there Oleboy! You are certainly making great strides! The "K" is a plane I would really enjoy too. Good luck and enjoy the process.
 
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