First Model - Now I have a few questions

[bobm]

I just did my first model with Metasequoia21. Its not much to look at since I was just following a tutorial I found. Now I have a few questions.

I would like to scan some of my 3-views and trace them so I have accurate outlines for scale models. How is this done?

Also, the propeller looks like an octagon. How do I smooth it?

Thanks in advance,

Bob Marchese

[eclipsegsxr]

basically all you need t o do is scan in your 3 views you have or want to use..Save them as a .bmp image make sure it isn't huge .. There is a problem when trying to use one that is too big try to keep the size to around 800x800 or so and it should be fine..

to get the .bmp image to work in metasequoia all you need to do is right click the IMG button then specify where the image is located ..you can also click the view button to make sure it is ok..It will open up in a new window if you see the image GOOD..close the window the click ok to use the selected file location and then Left click the IMG button and you should now see the Image appear in the background..

Then all you have to do is make all the plane parts fit the dimensions of the image in the background ..I do this with all the plane i create now..

to make the propellar apear more rounded under the primitive object create panel click the properties then set the type in either 8, 12, or 16 in the U box ..that should make it apear as a more rounded surface..

I think i pretty much coverd all your questions..

[bobm]

Thanks a lot. I'll give that a try tonight!
-Bob M