RAF FE2b

[abaser]

If you want to use my method, create the whole wing. No need to create each individual rib at the moment. Granted, you will use way more polys than if you bumped it, but if you would like some help, let me know. Ill also look at your file if you want to send it. Just let me know and Ill PM you my email addy.

[dhk79]

FYI, RF doesn't have an RAF 14 in its airfoil database. It does have a RAF 15. If you can find the rest of the specs (or data points) for the RAF 14, I'll see if I can find a closer match.

[Madratter]

Originally Posted by abaser

If you want to use my method, create the whole wing. No need to create each individual rib at the moment. Granted, you will use way more polys than if you bumped it, but if you would like some help, let me know. Ill also look at your file if you want to send it. Just let me know and Ill PM you my email addy.

No need yet but thanks for the offer.

[Madratter]

Originally Posted by dhk79

FYI, RF doesn't have an RAF 14 in its airfoil database. It does have a RAF 15. If you can find the rest of the specs (or data points) for the RAF 14, I'll see if I can find a closer match.

The Raf 15 is a pretty close match.

The coordinates for the RAF 14 are:

http://www.ds-cats.com/~kurisawa/aer...1/OO0153_A.txt

and the graphic of the shape:

http://www.ds-cats.com/~kurisawa/aer...1/OS0153_A.png

and for the RAF 15:

http://www.ds-cats.com/~kurisawa/aer...0/OO0003_A.txt

and the graphic of the shape:

http://www.ds-cats.com/~kurisawa/aer...0/OS0003_A.png

[Madratter]

I know this doesn't look like much progress, but I have created the lower left wing. I was having some problems getting this to be smooth. When I would smooth, the coloring of the wing tip got much worse. It turned out I needed to redo some of the normals. Anyway, I think I now have it. Also, although it isn't obvious, the ailerons are actually ready to cut out. I have edges where I need them for that.

[Madratter]

Here is the latest. I now have both the upper and lower wing done, with the ailerons cut out. Progress continues to be slow, both because I need to learn to do things that were irrelevant with the flat foam planes I have done before, and because I am currently building a real Telink 44" Edge 540. I kind of sneak some modeling in, when I'm waiting for glue to dry on the Telink.

[willsonman]

I'm not sure how blender does edge specification but in wings it is referred to as hard and soft edges. In Max its called crease. You may want to look into it to help resolve the irregular shading you are seeing especially around the ailerons and wing trailing edge. Looking great though!

[abaser]

The word, in Blender, you are looking for is sharp.

MR, if you get stuck on something, give me a shout.

[Madratter]

Originally Posted by willsonman

I'm not sure how blender does edge specification but in wings it is referred to as hard and soft edges. In Max its called crease. You may want to look into it to help resolve the irregular shading you are seeing especially around the ailerons and wing trailing edge. Looking great though!

Originally Posted by abaser

The word, in Blender, you are looking for is sharp.

MR, if you get stuck on something, give me a shout.

Thanks guys. Yet more stuff to look up.

[abaser]

Ill save you a little trouble here. Highlight the edges you want to have a defined edge, hit control E for edge options and hit mark sharp. You will not see any changes until you add an edge split modifier though. In that option box, only check the marked as sharp option. Ill post some screenys in the tip thread to show what I mean.

[abaser]

Better yet, see post #4.

http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/show...018#post226018

[Madratter]

Thanks again. Here I have added in the edge split modifiers with some sharp edges.

[willsonman]

Much much better. As you use it more you will learn what edges will need it and what ones will not.

[Madratter]

I got a chance tonight to work on the Horizontal Stab and Elevator.

[Madratter]

This modeling stuff can be quite frustrating at times. Here is the really messed up rendering within RF6. Compare it to the rendering in Blender. I tried reassigning normals. It did not help. The colors are assigned (baked) not mapped, other than the box fuselage.