FMS-based RC-Sub Sim - hopefully, this will work!

[captain nemo12]

Hi guys,

Having been toying with the FMS RC-airplane simulator software, and seeing that people can make their own virtual airplanes and making them work on the game, I think I can figure out a way to make RC-subs work! Right now I'm using a software named Metasequoia to create the 3D models used in the simulator, once this is done, I can start with the process of programming and designing this thing. I've never used CAD to make 3D models but they say that Metasequoia works in almost the same way. I hav eno experience in computer programming but I think I've got a pretty good start don't you think?

Here are some pics of the current progress:


Overall view of the model, I've just finished the conning tower last night.


Front view, as you can see, the section below the waterline hasn't been done yet, I'm currently working on getting the conning tower right and the saddle tanks on the right shape.

More to come soon!

[jdbostrom]

Hey, looks fantastic!

As of

Hey, looks fantastic!

As of the past few months I have been doing some 3D modeling as well. I wonder if there is a way to transfer models so I could help you out.... just an idea and it probably wouldn't work anyway.

If you want to see one of my models (a WTC in this case), go to the thread in "R/C Modeler" entitled "Photos of my Scratchbuilt Gato".

Looks wonderful and that is a great idea you have!

Jonathan

[captain nemo12]

Thanks for the words JD,

Thanks for the words JD,

Metasequoia does lets me saves files as CAD-type, but I'm not sure if I can open CAD files, gotta check with that later. Anyways, I've just finished twitching the conning tower last night so here is the finished product]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/CaptainNemo12/Virtuaconn1.jpg[/img]
Overall, I absolutely love the finished wintergarden!]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/CaptainNemo12/Virtuaconn2.jpg[/img]
Front View.


Stern shot of the conn, I've decided to make this one a standard Type VIIC turm, here you can see more of the wintergarden in detail.


Another stern shot, looking above the wintergarden, the 20mm AA gun is yet to be "manufactured"!


Here's how it looks "mounted" on the model.


Side view of the model, saddle tanks yet to be completed, model sitting at waterline.


U-boat from the stern, another shot.


....and that is all for now!

[captain nemo12]

A few more progress along

A few more progress along the way, I had a hard time fixing and shaping the saddle tanks, so that slowed down the process a bit. Lengthened the bow a little bit to fit with the overall setting. Also, you can see that I've continued on the lower hull, the U-boat is now taking shape!]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/CaptainNemo12/Hull1.jpg[/img]

Updates to come.

[jdbostrom]

Looking great!

I am just wondering

Looking great!

I am just wondering though... as there any way you can view it without seeing the wire frame?

[captain nemo12]

I guess the wire just

I guess the wire just acts as a guide for the 3D modelling process, I'm sure that you can remove them when putting the model into the FMS software. I still haven't figured out how Metasequoia fully works yet, just have to find the correct place to look.