Need Help with Scale Tool

BSquared18 · 15 Jul 2012, 16:53

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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Dave R · 15 Jul 2012, 17:41

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

BSquared18 · 15 Jul 2012, 18:05

Dave,

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

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(sketchup.google.com)

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

numbthumb · 15 Jul 2012, 18:23

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:

BSquared18 · 15 Jul 2012, 18:36

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

numbthumb · 15 Jul 2012, 18:46

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

numbthumb · 16 Jul 2012, 07:07

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