Wow, that’s a nice Bell X-1. Is this mesh the result of a scan? If so then that would be quite a feat as the only original hangs from the ceiling in the National Air and Space Museum…
I’m not sure if using and learning a completely new stand-alone software is the right way forward, but I’ll investigate.
I still haven’t learned to use T–splines to its best effect. I dislike the way it often behaves unpredictably, in that it doesn’t like accurate dimensions or edge positions etc.
I still haven’t got the mesh from my scans but once I have I’ll play around with the demo versions of the various applications and then see…
The model is for scale modelling purposes (both injection moulding and 3D printing). Accuracy is very important, but some level of simplification has to take place in that not every ripple or dent in the original will be reproduced. I need to create smooth, clean surfaces, based on both original construction, measured and scanned data.
Thanks!
Jeffrey