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[Alpha]

T-CAT Hot Keys are the key, T. When you break down what we did, the steps are very basic, so I'm sure you can draw it in that short of a time once you've practiced (and have the measurements ready):

1) Draw cutaway view of nacelle, using your measurements gleaned from references/scale calculation, etc. Draw this in reference to one of the axis lines (X, Y, or Z axis). Draw using R for rectangle, C for circle, and select the Spline tool for curved shapes. As you saw, this takes mere seconds for a tailcone.

2) Select the Revolve tool

3) While holding Control+C, select the Faces you want to revolve.

4) Select "Axis", then click on the center axis around which you drew your cutaway

5) Click "Revolve" to revolve the Faces. Select the amount of degrees you want to revolve that face (360 degrees for a full cone)

6) There is no Step 6, because you're already done.

[T-CAT]

T-CAT Hot Keys are the key, T. When you break down what we did, the steps are very basic, so I'm sure you can draw it in that short of a time once you've practiced (and have the measurements ready):

1) Draw cutaway view of nacelle, using your measurements gleaned from references/scale calculation, etc. Draw this in reference to one of the axis lines (X, Y, or Z axis). Draw using R for rectangle, C for circle, and select the Spline tool for curved shapes. As you saw, this takes mere seconds for a tailcone.

2) Select the Revolve tool

3) While holding Control+C, select the Faces you want to revolve.

4) Select "Axis", then click on the center axis around which you drew your cutaway

5) Click "Revolve" to revolve the Faces. Select the amount of degrees you want to revolve that face (360 degrees for a full cone)

6) There is no Step 6, because you're already done.

Such an incredible means to do it! I'm practicing right now . I'm really enjoying the 3D modeling. I have a lot to learn, and it's fun, and always look forward to learning more. Thanks again!

[crxmanpat]

Todd, you or James should sticky this thread.

[T-CAT]

Okay, following the steps, I can create a simple exhaust nozzle rather quickly and easily with a pedaled design. That's the good thing. However, the downside is that the details are still annihilating me, ha-ha. Mine doesn't look a thing like a F-16 nozzle. The abnormalities in shape of the pedal on one side to the other, and the little design details on the pedals and base of the can I haven't figured out yet (depending on which Block you're replicating). I'm working on it.

When I want to design on the pedal I created after revolving, I select the surface, and it still wants to draw on the axis and not the actual pedal surface. It must be something simple that I'm missing.

[Alpha]

T-CAT Bring it up on tomorrow's livestream and I'll demo a solution for you on how to better sequence your design steps for the petals.

[Dirty Dee]

I mentioned this in the stream from earlier this week, but for posterity an EAA membership grants you access to a Solidworks License for personal use. That's $40 a year.

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-membersh...works-standard

[T-CAT]

Okay, thanks Alpha! I'm still messing around with it to see how I can ensure it allows me to design on the surface select. When I select it, the program doesn't automatically snap to the axis view once I select an axis at times. Maybe I have a setting incorrect, but is likely my fault in the procedures.

From an art standpoint, I tend to think in a non-3D way, so I'm adjusting that. Ha-ha

Be gentle with the comments, the picture below is of the first 3D Model I have ever made. It's decent. I didn't do anything special like figuring out how to taper each side of the pedals, make the pedal shape different on one side versus the other, create detail, etc. because I haven't figured out that part yet.

[Aros]

Todd, you or James should sticky this thread.

Swell idea, consider it done.

[Aros]

Be gentle with the comments, the picture below is of the first 3D Model I have ever made. It's decent. I didn't do anything special like figuring out how to taper each side of the pedals, make the pedal shape different on one side versus the other, create detail, etc. because I haven't figured out that part yet.

T-CAT For your first 3D model I will say it looks like you have a future in creating 3D models! Well done my friend! Looks great to me!

[T-CAT]

T-CAT For your first 3D model I will say it looks like you have a future in creating 3D models! Well done my friend! Looks great to me!

Thanks Aros! Alpha is an excellent instructor.

[Elbee]

... the picture below is of the first 3D Model I have ever made. It's decent.

TC, Bravo Zulu, Sir. Best, LB

[T-CAT]

TC, Bravo Zulu, Sir. Best, LB

Thanks, my friend! Much appreciated. I'll keep working at it to make more complex designs, understand more of the functions, etc.

[Radar-Guy]

Practising as well. Limited success, but I managed to make overlapping panels...

[T-CAT]

Looks awesome!

[Alpha]

I'm going live in about 2.5 hours, ~9pm EST. I think we'll be doing the cockpit today, after showing another method of tailcones that I think some of you might find helpful.

www.twitch.tv/AlphaMakesA

[crxmanpat]

I thought today was going to be 8 pm? But 9 pm is good with me (6 my time).

[T-CAT]

Perfect, thanks!

Like Pat asked, are you going Live at 8 or 9pm ET today?

Also, will you be doing a Live Stream eventually to design the airbrake? (Unless I missed it and didn't know it)

[Alpha]

Hmm, I can do 8pm, sure.

You can watch the livestream on either Twitch at the link above, or on Streamlabs at the link below.

https://alphamakes.live/

[mshagg]

Really enjoyed hanging out with alpha and the gang. Timed well in this part of the world for a Saturday morning coffee.

Even if you're not into CAD or 3DP id recommend joining in. Plenty of good conversation about plane design and RC in general.

[T-CAT]

A truly great bunch of people, always fun, and very informative. Super thankful to join in!