@QingyuZhou So it would seem. :) Usually, for my cockpits I make the shape of the plane as normal (not hollow) and then paste over the exterior of the section where the cockpit will go with thin fuselage parts, carefully matching the shape. Once that's done I remove the original (not hollow) parts from the cockpit area, leaving space for me to drop in the floor, seats, instruments and controls.
I haven't tried it yet with a cone. I was actually hoping to avoid it. But the asymmetry of the plane I want to build will probably force me to, the bottom sweeps back much more gradually than the top.
Hi Rew, you probably won't see this message for a while because you haven't posted here in a few months, but I figured it was worth a shot. I'm doing research for a pretty big project, but I've got to learn some new techniques to pull it off. How do you make such smooth hollow cones? I think I have a handle on the math to scale the fuselage "ribs" properly, but how do you physically place them? Do you just mathematically input everything into XML or do you have a method of dragging and dropping them into the right position?
1) Use the search tool
2)Download a bunch of walking robots
3)Decide which one you like best
4)Tear it apart to see how it works
5)Repeat step 4 until you figure it out
6)Profit
The textures of fuselage blocks (especially cones and hemispheres) bug out when stretched too far, usually having a reflective or glowy texture. Hemispheres look especially weird, almost as if they're made of glass.
@Thebossrevolution101 Oh, it could easily work from the technical end. But from a business end, Microsoft would never allow it. XBox live is a secure, paid service and they would never allow a third-party website access to their content in the same way that Apple would never allow their operating systems to run on third-party hardware.
@Thebossrevolution101 If SimplePlanes was on Xbox, you wouldn't be able to download planes from this website. Stuff on Xbox wouldn't be available here. Microsoft is very, very careful about that sort of thing and it has impacted other games I've played. For instance, when an MMO I used to play wanted to go to consoles, they had to use Playstation instead of XBox for this same reason.
@Thebossrevolution101 Xbox live doesn't play well with the outside internet. Stuff on live is usually unavailable for players on other platforms and vice-versa.
@QingyuZhou Hey, I'm trying to learn how to make large aircraft with flexible wings. Would you say that this is the one to study? Or do you think I should check out one of your other planes as a "best example?"
Agriculture plows forward!
@QingyuZhou So it would seem. :) Usually, for my cockpits I make the shape of the plane as normal (not hollow) and then paste over the exterior of the section where the cockpit will go with thin fuselage parts, carefully matching the shape. Once that's done I remove the original (not hollow) parts from the cockpit area, leaving space for me to drop in the floor, seats, instruments and controls.
I haven't tried it yet with a cone. I was actually hoping to avoid it. But the asymmetry of the plane I want to build will probably force me to, the bottom sweeps back much more gradually than the top.
Hi Rew, you probably won't see this message for a while because you haven't posted here in a few months, but I figured it was worth a shot. I'm doing research for a pretty big project, but I've got to learn some new techniques to pull it off. How do you make such smooth hollow cones? I think I have a handle on the math to scale the fuselage "ribs" properly, but how do you physically place them? Do you just mathematically input everything into XML or do you have a method of dragging and dropping them into the right position?
I am so sorry it took so long for me to see this. What an amazing replica!
It probably helps a bit with wind resistance if you make fuselage wings. It also probably helps with flexible wings.
The IRL reason for swept wings is to keep the wings out of the shockwave caused by the nose at trans-sonic speed.
It also moves the center of lift back (useful for rear-engined aircraft), and I think it reduces wing resistance on very large wings.
That's crummy. I wish I could help, but I don't even have it for mobile.
Totally awesome
@Supermarinespitfire2 Yessssssss
@CeeToTheZee Da.
No.
This is it. It's only for US aircraft. For other countries, you'll have to use google.
@BurkeEnterprise Actually, it was April Fool's Day. I got 50 upvotes, but lost them all when I deleted it the next day.
@iLikeipads Don't be afraid of the truth
@iLikeipads BURN!
One time I uploaded a tank that completely fell apart when people tried to drive it. I mean poof and now it's a pile of random junk. That's all I got.
Hmmm. Do you make your living churning out cheap Boeing knockoffs for papa Stalin too?
Your kung fu is strong.
@ThePrototype Yup. But it's more than 8 of them launching one at a time.
DEATHCRAB!
MARYLAND UBER ALLES!
Fearsome
The original modern fighter plane.
Fictional PZL M15 BELPHEGOR refitted as a light attack aircraft.
Main (rear) landing gear much too far back, otherwise good build.
@Tengam Why would it break?
Nah
Toodles
Was it ever?
1) Use the search tool
2)Download a bunch of walking robots
3)Decide which one you like best
4)Tear it apart to see how it works
5)Repeat step 4 until you figure it out
6)Profit
No need to thank me.
The textures of fuselage blocks (especially cones and hemispheres) bug out when stretched too far, usually having a reflective or glowy texture. Hemispheres look especially weird, almost as if they're made of glass.
@Thebossrevolution101 Oh, it could easily work from the technical end. But from a business end, Microsoft would never allow it. XBox live is a secure, paid service and they would never allow a third-party website access to their content in the same way that Apple would never allow their operating systems to run on third-party hardware.
Don't forget the sunscreen.
Congrats on the quick fix! Plane looks great!
@Mattangi2 Exactly.
@Thebossrevolution101 If SimplePlanes was on Xbox, you wouldn't be able to download planes from this website. Stuff on Xbox wouldn't be available here. Microsoft is very, very careful about that sort of thing and it has impacted other games I've played. For instance, when an MMO I used to play wanted to go to consoles, they had to use Playstation instead of XBox for this same reason.
@Thebossrevolution101 Xbox live doesn't play well with the outside internet. Stuff on live is usually unavailable for players on other platforms and vice-versa.
The wheels actually act as gyroscopes, assuming the bike in question is designed to be stable.
Excellent work, very smooth.
@Phoza Oh, and I really like the fuselage and outlets!
@Phoza Maybe go with some other color there.
Hooray for drama?
Is the outside color brown?
RIP Ford Cars.
@QingyuZhou Thanks, is it ok if I bother you with questions over the next few days? I promise I won't try to make you build anything for me.
@QingyuZhou Hey, I'm trying to learn how to make large aircraft with flexible wings. Would you say that this is the one to study? Or do you think I should check out one of your other planes as a "best example?"
The pictures don't do it enough justice, the looks and animation are top notch.
@Strikefighter04 Pretty sure that would be a major overhaul. We're discussing stuff one guy could do over the course of a few workdays.
@asteroidbook345 Well, you stumped me. I'll check out what I can find on the 177
You're on the right track, good work.
Gorgeous!
@weaselfan10101 I am very happy to hear that