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Published: 2014-09-30 06:13:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 2394; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 52
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Here's an aft view of my latest build. It's just a test to see if I'm on the right track but I thought I'd share it anyway. The engine is a little bare and some bits were supposed to be carbon but I messed up the scale so they weren't and in genereal it just needs more.I'm quite pleased with how the airscoops turned out, as shapes like this is tough to get right in SketchUp.
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This is SketchUp?
How do you get such smooth flowing lines?Β I love organic shapes and complex curves, but they're the hardest thing to make in SketchUp.
Please share some tips.
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Thanks mate! Curved surfaces like the fuselage on this model can be made with a variety of methods. There's a plugin from Artisan you can buy at 39$ which is worth every cent and that's one approach. Β What I've done with this model requires some real planning beforehand as I've made it with Sketchup's native tools. Basically what I do is to make guidelines and then I extrude shapes along these guidelines using the push/pull tool. I find that this method gives me the best control over shapes I want to make. Takes a while to master though, but once you understand the approach it's a brilliant way to build almost anything. I will make some tutorials at some point, I just have to figure out what programs to get and use, hehehe
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Very sleek. Realistic looking details too!
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