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Hey all, I was just wondering, what is really the best part to use for a fuselage of an aircraft -- is it Cylinder or Tube? Tube of course is empty to insert the V/C and so forth, but what is the easiest to hape fuselages with so you get that extra smooth edge afterward?

Thanks for helping me get this set up -- I fooled around with it before, but it was basic tube/square shapes so it was no issue --

I figure, if everybody else can do it, I can do it....:)

Really appreciate any help I can get here....


Thanks in advance...

John
 
<groan>

The real answer, of course, is "whatever feels best".

A. Cylinder

B. Tube

C. Yes,

D. Neither...

E. loft based on spline sections

F. attach spline sections, attach and cross section ..

G. etc.

The "best" technique will change for the type of body/part you want to make. If you are STARTING to model, I would suggest a simple cylinder...

I will seriously recommend Milton Shupe's tutorial. on modelling. You will earn one way of creating a model.

Also, make sure you are comfortable with your modelling program's tutorials (I'm assuming you're using gmax).


In short, there is no real "best way".
 
Thanks Felix -- that's what I kind of figured, to each his own on what they feel best with working with.

Do you have a link for the tutorial? I think I know which one you're talking about, but not really 100% sure.

Of course I'm familiar with Milton Shupe's work -- it's fantastic! :) :eek:

Thanks for the reply :)

Yes, using Gmax -- sorry :o

John
 
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