Spitfire F Mk 22/24 build help

[Boof69]

As for the subject of saving I normally only hit ctrl+s for an instant save to the current directory. I sometimes will ping pong saves between 2 separate files e.g. current project.max and current project_alt.max. This method has never failed me yet and as a matter of fact it has saved my butt a few times.

[Jed_Sanders]

I put a few more hours into the spitfire tonight.

The intake is in place and the radiators just needs to be reduced in size.





Lots more to learn!

[jeffpn]

Just an FYI. You don't need to upload images to an alternate site. Just attach your images to your post. Look for the Manage Attachments button below the Submit reply button.

[brields]

Looking good.

[Jed_Sanders]

A few more hours.
Yes these minor changes take me hours!

[willsonman]

Really shaping up nicely though!

[Jed_Sanders]

Thanks all.

I'm now at the stage of trying to create an interior cockpit space and trying to create a canopy that could split and slide back. (not that I have any idea how that could work, yet)

I think I've just figured out my issue when trying to create the interior (wings junkers, method as suggested), I hadn't frozen the mirror. I can now see its one whole object after the freeze.

[Jed_Sanders]

This is addictive!

Just the control surfaces left to cut out.
Then that's as far as I have learnt.

What's next?

[jeffpn]

Mapping!!

[willsonman]

Nope!!!! Landing GEAR!!!!! Those wheels will eat LOTS of polys. I would od them first before you get too carried away with cockpit details.

[Jed_Sanders]

In my limited knowledge, im happy with model (my first attempt) and it all looks smooth-ish. I've cut out all the control surfaces, apart from trims, and the only thing I can see that's needed is the exhaust bulge and stacks.

I just need to work out how to hinge things together, like control surfaces, landing gear and wheels. Is this all done in wings?

Here's a screen grab from today's efforts.
Thanks to Boof for the seat! I've also seen a nice tail wheel in the parts bin.

Any constructive criticism is more than welcome.

[jeffpn]

Wings can not assign pivots or hierarchy. Both are required for a RF model. Blender is a free program that can do that. 3DS Max does all that, too.

[Jed_Sanders]

Thanks Jeffpn, off to download and learn blender!

[willsonman]

Well, to be nitpicky.... your flaps should be split flaps. All MKs of spittys did not have full flaps.

[abaser]

You will need this. First post has a setup tut that MUST be followed.

http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28009