Su-26 build

[abaser]

Ok. I'll check it out when I get back to it. I'm just glad the geometry was an easy fix.

 

[abaser]

Well, I dont know what I have going on here, but after going back to the UV tools, If I select the fuselage, it shows as a dot in the corner of the map. Oh, well, I can remap it. What I CAN'T figure out, is why is the deck that I have in the canopy area keeping me from being able to weld the verts? My first problem was there was still a face behind the canopy on the fuselage. Deleted that, welded just fine. Now, my geometry is still broken, and I cant figure out how to fix this in max. The only way I can fix it is to delete the deck under the canopy completely, and I dont want to do that. Other than making the canopy its own object, any thoughts?

 

[abaser]

Finally got a chance to view some of the vids, and boy did I learn a few things. Ive been mapping the top and bottom of nearly all of my models due to stretching. Not anymore.

Things are starting to look a little more promising than before.

 

[abaser]

Im slowly getting there. Trying out different techniques and experimenting is really taking up the time, but Im learning oh so much.

 

[abaser]

Time to layout the map.

 

[oneder]

That looks cool, I have no idea what your doing but it looks cool

 

[abaser]

Lol. Us just an alignment graph I use to make sure I keep things lined up like the ailerons to the wings. I also use it to make sure fuselage halves stay scale to each other,as well as any other part that has multiple pieces on the map. Its a little more accurate than the default checkerboard.

 

[oneder]

I've never done any of that before, I think all you guys do it differently than I.

 

[abaser]

It really goes back to wings. There's a default alphabet graph similar to this one, and I've come to depend on it probably moor than I should. It also helps make sure parts are orientated correctly by having the numbers. If they're backwards, lets me know to flip it.

 

[mehdiextra]

are you going to make wheelpants for the sukhoi?

 

[dhk79]

I've made a larger more color coded version of the alignment graph that will work in Max. I'll post a copy when I get home this afternoon.

 

[abaser]

are you going to make wheelpants for the sukhoi?

Yes. Also going to try a pilot bust and servos.

Thanks Doug.

 

[dhk79]

Save this as a layer in Gimp/Paint/Photo Shop and use while mapping. It will help with scale, alignment, and placement of the various parts.

 

[doug schluter]

looks good abaser , this is the best i can do for the sig hog bipe , hope it's enough to work from if you do the modeling ,

 

[doug schluter]

i scanned the plans pieced them together i think this will do.

 

[doug schluter]

plans

 

[abaser]

Thank you Doug!! My next build.

 

[doug schluter]

Thank you Doug!! My next build.

nice , i can scan the hog decals if or when needed , just let me know

dw

 

[abaser]

That would be great. I'll pm you my email, and you can send them there.

 

[abaser]

Mapping is done, and CS testing has begun.

Maj, when this project started, you were doing a CS for the other Sukhoi. How far did you get? And were you wanting to take this CS on?