Aeronca "K" Modeling Project
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N2056
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That's awesome!
A few things to keep in mind as you uber-detail parts though...unless it's something in the VC you might not want to have that level of complexity everywhere as you are going to discover that your model will reach a point where it won't export, and quite often when viewed in the sim a lot of that detail gets lost unless you spend a lot of time slewing your view around to see it.
Not that I didn't learn any of this the hard way myself mind you :isadizzy:
A few things to keep in mind as you uber-detail parts though...unless it's something in the VC you might not want to have that level of complexity everywhere as you are going to discover that your model will reach a point where it won't export, and quite often when viewed in the sim a lot of that detail gets lost unless you spend a lot of time slewing your view around to see it.
Not that I didn't learn any of this the hard way myself mind you :isadizzy:
Thanks Robert!
The power in modeling is amazing in this program (Gmax)
I hear what you're saying. So far there are no issues on export. Not saying they won't start!!
I've had concerns in my mind when.
It may be beneficial if we could get together on TS to collaberate.
As a test I did an export.
The contact points are not right at the moment.
And an in-flight shot.
The power in modeling is amazing in this program (Gmax)
I hear what you're saying. So far there are no issues on export. Not saying they won't start!!
I've had concerns in my mind when.
It may be beneficial if we could get together on TS to collaberate.
As a test I did an export.
The contact points are not right at the moment.
And an in-flight shot.
The Aeronca "K"
As my project continues onward I'm finding that in order for me to make this model a true "scale" re-creation, I am in dire needs of resource photos of specific areas.
Currently, the fuselage is completed. (Boolean forms are in place an ready to go)
The wing is built. To include the struts and cross-braces, minus a few tie-brace clamps and other small pieces. (Boolean forms not made yet.)
The vertical and horizontal stabs, along with the elevators and rudders are also completed. (aside from control rods, control horns, and tie braces going from vertical-to-horizontal stabs, which I am currently building.)
The tail wheel assembly is also completed.
Areas I am seeking detailed photos of are;
1] Main landing gear (brakes, brake-lines & pivots.)
2] Wing-strut & brace contact points & connecting areas.
3] Aileron control surfaces. (To include control rods, hinges, pivot points, ALL)
**Also, detailed interior photos. ANY AND ALL GLADLY ACCEPTED**
As my project continues onward I'm finding that in order for me to make this model a true "scale" re-creation, I am in dire needs of resource photos of specific areas.
Currently, the fuselage is completed. (Boolean forms are in place an ready to go)
The wing is built. To include the struts and cross-braces, minus a few tie-brace clamps and other small pieces. (Boolean forms not made yet.)
The vertical and horizontal stabs, along with the elevators and rudders are also completed. (aside from control rods, control horns, and tie braces going from vertical-to-horizontal stabs, which I am currently building.)
The tail wheel assembly is also completed.
Areas I am seeking detailed photos of are;
1] Main landing gear (brakes, brake-lines & pivots.)
2] Wing-strut & brace contact points & connecting areas.
3] Aileron control surfaces. (To include control rods, hinges, pivot points, ALL)
**Also, detailed interior photos. ANY AND ALL GLADLY ACCEPTED**
I am also. Having the needed resource materials on-hand when a project like this is started, is the best. I'll get her finished eventually.
Meanwhile, trudging along. The wing struts & fastening hardware is in place. Along with the pitot tube and other bits.
And the appearance of a taught canvas to the wing.
Meanwhile, trudging along. The wing struts & fastening hardware is in place. Along with the pitot tube and other bits.
And the appearance of a taught canvas to the wing.
Siblings Unite
Thanks to everyone helping me along my way as I learn the ins and outs of Gmax. As frustrating as it is when things are flowing well, then for no reason it crashes, the gratification I endure as the Aeronca "K" looks more and more the part, I am liking very much. Modeling of this form brings back many memories of my R/C hobby.
The exterior has come together very well as I've come to learn the process's needed throughout the Gmax rollouts. The modeling program is an amazing piece of software.
I'm at a point in the model where halves meet other halves. Siblings unite to give the final form as it is seen in the real world. An exciting time for me, as I get closer to creating a model for flight simulator. Something I thought I would never grasp. I can't tell you many times through the years that I installed and uninstalled Gmax due to the depth within the GUI. I'm glad I took the plunge.
I thought I would share images of the progress one last time.
I can't move into the interior at this point yet, as there is still plenty of tweaking and adjusting to do.
Modeling the VC (in 3D) is very near. Another hurdle I am anxiously awaiting.
Enjoy
Currently the exterior is weighing in at 44,000 +/- faces (in mesh mode)
Note that the smoothing groups are not necessarily applied to all areas.
Right-click, View-image for best results.
Thanks to everyone helping me along my way as I learn the ins and outs of Gmax. As frustrating as it is when things are flowing well, then for no reason it crashes, the gratification I endure as the Aeronca "K" looks more and more the part, I am liking very much. Modeling of this form brings back many memories of my R/C hobby.
The exterior has come together very well as I've come to learn the process's needed throughout the Gmax rollouts. The modeling program is an amazing piece of software.
I'm at a point in the model where halves meet other halves. Siblings unite to give the final form as it is seen in the real world. An exciting time for me, as I get closer to creating a model for flight simulator. Something I thought I would never grasp. I can't tell you many times through the years that I installed and uninstalled Gmax due to the depth within the GUI. I'm glad I took the plunge.
I thought I would share images of the progress one last time.
I can't move into the interior at this point yet, as there is still plenty of tweaking and adjusting to do.
Modeling the VC (in 3D) is very near. Another hurdle I am anxiously awaiting.
Enjoy
Currently the exterior is weighing in at 44,000 +/- faces (in mesh mode)
Note that the smoothing groups are not necessarily applied to all areas.
Right-click, View-image for best results.
Paul Domingue
SOH-CM-2023
Looking good! At this rate you will have it out of the hanger in time for mud season. :salute:
While not finding much needed images to complete the exterior, work continues where I can for the time being.
Going tubular. :mixedsmi:
A lot of what you see pertaining to the framed tubing, may, or may not be visible from inside the VC.
At the very least, from the firewall back to behind the trailing edge of the wing will be visible.
Going tubular. :mixedsmi:
A lot of what you see pertaining to the framed tubing, may, or may not be visible from inside the VC.
At the very least, from the firewall back to behind the trailing edge of the wing will be visible.
Hurricane91
SOH-CM-2023
Excellent work OleBoy! She looks great.
binarkansas
SOH-CM-2022
Absolutely brilliant so far. I can't wait to try it out. Always loved Steven Meyer's FS9 version. Looking forward greatly to this one.
