Phil Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Well, I'm still plugging along. This has really been a learning experience. It's starting to really look like i want it. Here's my latest progress. That's all for the help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 That looks pretty darn good! Is that a broken spline in the nose or is some detail being added there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzamataz Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Phil That's a nice looking bird you go there m8. The only thing (I am not a harrier expert) is that it only has two exhaust nozzles... I thought the Harrier had four? One minor point, when looking at it from the side view it looks a little stubby. Is it meant to be quite that short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnomike Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Taking shape nicely Phil. Look forward to your continuing progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 Thank's for the Encouragement, -Yes, They do have 4 nozzles. I haven't done the hot nozzles yet. There different than the cold nozzles in the front. Thanks, I was trying for a stubby look to it. -The nose section is not done yet, it has a glass dome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bigboote Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Have you seen this clip? http://www.big-boys.com/articles/harrierfalls.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apprentice Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Wow, that's a very nice plane model. I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Thank's all for the comments, here's some more progress. I'm working on the canopy at this time. I've added some of the working doors and the aft nozzles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Joseph Design Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Awesome! But it looks a little squashed. Is this intentional, or have I been out of the military life so long that I've forgotten what a Harrier looks like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Thanks and Yes,i wanted it to have the stubby look to the aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaryin Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Are you using porcelain? I can't help but admire the modelers out there who do this mechanical modeling like you and others. Everytime I try -- well -- it doesn't go very well, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 -Zaryin, no I didn't use porcelin.(alot of tweaking with the Bias handles) I've come a long way thanks to the all the Hash users that have shared there talents and knowledge. I salute you all! Thanks -John, no i hadn't seen this clip, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleandy Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Wow, this certainly looks like a complicated project- Nice work, so far. Looks very convincing, at least just looking at the geometry. Looking forward to more! -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleandy Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Arg. Double posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Reynolds Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Bravo, Phil. When I first saw those multiple rectangular holes in the curved air intake surface, my bias tweaking muscles start to twitch involuntarily. Would you please post a wireframe close-up of the region around the intakes? I'm curious how you approached the many Hash patch modeling "challenges" of such a surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Reynolds Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Never mind, I finally noticed the originally posted wireframe. I assume you have no problem with razor sharp edges around the rectangular intake holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 [ I assume you have no problem with razor sharp edges around the rectangular intake holes. ] I may try to bevel them at a later time, but for now it seems to do the trick. i still have the lover doors to insert there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 Well, here'a another update of my work on a AV8B harrier I added the canopy, most of the landing gear. Still need to do the nose gear. But it's coming along. I was able to rig the gear and doors so i may try to anitmate it once i can work out the way the gear sqashes down and folds the linkage. any comments are welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgaylord Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Looking mighty fine! You need an "Arnie" (now Govenator) model to fly it (remember True Lies?)...or maybe not, now that I remember that scene... . Great looking model. It will be cool to see it come to life! Bill Gaylord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Work on the aircraft proceeds. I wasn't able to get past my rigging problem for the landing gear so i used a pose. here's a quick clip of the harrier Harrier Work in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleavens Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If you want to post a basic version of the landing gear, I'm sure someone can help you sort out your rig issues. "Other" Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 I had it posted in the Hash, Inc. Forums -> General Discussion -> Animation:Master here's the thread http://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10116&hl=av8 But here it is again outrigger.mdl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleavens Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Here try this. Landing gear bones and constraints project Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 Phil, Gave that a try. for some reason it only rotates and doesnt compress the linkage I uploaded the project with the results of my attempt (Mod_outrigger) and the one i was playing with (outrigger). I'm really confused. Thanks for the help Phil landing_gear.prj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleavens Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Oh!, are you trying to make the strut compress automatically? The setup I gave you requires you to translate the lower strut up and down to match the ground. I figured you'd just run it with a set of pose sliders. One for the rotation, and another for the compression. If I get a chance tonight, I'll see what can be done to make it automatic. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 Yes, i was trying to have it as when the tire touches ground then the strut compresses. The way i have it now is with 3 sliders, one to bring both the outriggers down then one each L and R to compress the gear. I thought it may be easier to see if i can do the compression as each individual gear touches the ground. as i will have 2 more sets for the main and nose gear. Sorry If I didnt explain it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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