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    • BSquared18B Offline
      BSquared18
      last edited by

      Hi,

      I usually have no trouble figuring out how to make the Scale tool work for me, but this time I need some help. As you can see from the image below, the red line shows that the nose bubble needs to continue the shape of the plane's nose. Vertically, the shape is asymmetrical when looked at from the side.

      I understand that some of the grips are intended for uniform change, and some for non-uniform change. Obviously, I need the latter. But I had no luck trying the various possibilities.

      Any suggestions?

      Thanks
      Bill

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      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v404/BSquared18/SketchUp/Nose-Cone-Needing-Reshaping.jpg

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      • Dave RD Offline
        Dave R
        last edited by

        Could you post the nose cone and at least the edge of the fuselage you're trying to match as a SketchUp file?

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        • BSquared18B Offline
          BSquared18
          last edited by

          Dave,

          The nose cone is from the Warehouse and is titled "White Dome." It can be found at:

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          The opening of the aircraft's nose (a B-17) is an oval.

          If that isn't enough info, please let me know how to attach a SketchUp file--or where in the forum to go for that info--and I will do that.

          Bill

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          • numbthumbN Offline
            numbthumb
            last edited by

            If you´re trying to adjust that 3DWH model to your fuselage, you´d better start from scratch.
            As for uploading an attachment, use the Upload attachment option:attachment.jpg

            Comfortably numb...

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            • BSquared18B Offline
              BSquared18
              last edited by

              Thanks, n.thumb. That was exactly the tool I needed! I'm sure I'll be using that entire tool set a lot.

              The wide assortment of free plugins is incredible.

              Bill

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              • numbthumbN Offline
                numbthumb
                last edited by

                A whole set of tools that makes your life easier. Yes, I think it´s pretty safe to say it´s incredible 😄

                Comfortably numb...

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                • numbthumbN Offline
                  numbthumb
                  last edited by

                  How about using Fredo´s Box Tapering instead (FredoScale - http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=17948)?

                  Comfortably numb...

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