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A question about windows

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Hi, I am new to the modelling game for MSFS and have a question about cockpit windows.

I am using FSDS v3 and have tried in vain on many attempts to model an aircraft.

I have now decided to model a Horsa Glider, fairly easy I thought, no fancy body shape, no prop etc to worry about but I seem to have a real problem getting my head around how to cut out the windows.

I have tried following the Cessna 185 tutorial from Abacus but it doesn't seem to relate to my project.
If you have seen the Horsa Glider, almost half of the front is glass and they are small panes with ribs separating them.
I keep trying to align the cross sections and points around each pane of glass without distorting them to allow me to select the polys for the cutout but no matter how much I try I get into a right mess.
Is there something I am doing wrong or is there an alternative proceedure?

Many thanks

Kirk :confused:
 
Hello Kirk,

I Build with Gmax - and make it with Boolean.
FSDS is to heavy for me - Gmax is a little bit easier.

I build this Plane in the Moment:
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Try out this Site for good helps:

http://www.freeflightdesign.com/tutorials.html
 
Thanks for the response. I have now found a tutorial for FSDS and it makes windows using other tube passed throught the fuselage and then deleting certain polygons and making others. Seems very complicated but am working through it slowly.

You model looks cool.

Kirk :D
 
Yes Kirk - this is Boolean Operation.

It is very easy, but it likes some try and errors.

Thanks for the comment over my Model - it is my first
flyable Model.

It is a very nice Passion to build with 3d Programs.

Good Luck for your Modelling.
 
Kirk

Has it has been explained windows and such like use boolean to cut out the holes where windows are placed.

Again as explained it takes time and a couple of repeats of the tutorial to get it right. Perseverance is the name of the game.

Good luck with your project.
 
steveb25 said:
Kirk

Has it has been explained windows and such like use boolean to cut out the holes where windows are placed.

Again as explained it takes time and a couple of repeats of the tutorial to get it right. Perseverance is the name of the game.

Good luck with your project.
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Thanks, like you said, it absolutely does take perserverance and after a couple of failed attempts I have succeeded. :)

Kirk
 
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