Making Model Airplane Parts wit MOI 3D: 1/32 Seafire Mk.47 conversion tutorial

[@darkcult99]

More MoI3D tutorials please 👍

[@FlyingSModels]

OK, I'll certainly try!

[@strangeapprentice]

You're really good in explaining things. Please do make more MOI3d tutorials even its not about 3d printing

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the feedback. I have a couple others on the channel but realize there's a lot more that could be done. Will see what I can do.

[@timkeily2506]

I've just seen the future. Great video, Thank you!

[@FlyingSModels]

Tell me about it. I know it’s been around for a while but it took me until now to get on board with that future. I really like the MoI software for its ease of use (at least for me). Thanks for the feedback.

[@lornablewettandlee504]

Thanks, I am just starting out with the MOI trial, and needed to know about sweep. A friend of mine many years ago introduced me to his dad, and ex Rolls Royce body maker. During the war he made the Spitfire engine cowling, by hand. I own a 1930 Austin Seven "special". A hand made 2 seater built on an A7 chassis. The man who built it during the 50s got the aluminium for the bodywork from a local RAF base. They were scrapping a Spitfire or two. It's possible, maybe, that my A7 is a bit of a Spitfire.

[@FlyingSModels]

That's great. Enjoy that free trial and ping me if you have any questions or need any help. Another feature that I need to make a video of is the "networking" function to do surface modeling. This is often more useful and accurate than the sweep function to make fuselage parts given their complex curvatures. That's a fantastic story about your friend's father and your Austin! I'd just assume yours does have some Spitfire in it. Makes it even more special! Happy Modeling!

[@ДенисЧ-р3у]

Wow. I've been into scale modelling for a while, and recently started servicing and working with 3D printers, but I haven't really looked into 3D modelling. It seemed all too difficult, especially with more advanced software everyone uses,but after accidentally seeng your video I gave MOI a try and though I have a lot to learn, I'm really fascinated with how intuitive it is for someone less familiar with CAD. Thank you

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for leaving some feedback. I agree with your statements completely and found myself in the same boat. But MOI has been so intuitive and easy to learn that it has opened up new possibilities for my model building. Sounds like you are having similar experiences. You learn quick and be producing great products in no time. Feel free to ping me if you have any questions. I have a couple of other videos up that might also help.

[@christiankirkwood3402]

A true renaissance man for the ages! From raised panel - line master class to the sharpest honed point of the state of the art 3D possibilities... completely inspiring :)

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Christian. Just trying to mix it up and keep inspiring others to try new things! Always appreciate your good feedback. Hope you all are well!

[@christiankirkwood3402]

@@FlyingSModels All good here mate, thanks for the sentiment and right back at you from the girl's - my eldest is very keen to get "us" invested in the 3D "future's stakes"... tomorrow winter begins here, traditionally the best model making time of year :)

[@pengyuzhang1179]

too good , very patiently and concisely explained every nuanced step !

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate the good feedback. I hope the video was helpful.

[@michaelcagle5938]

I have been wanting a Douglas BTD Destroyer model in 1/48th scale for a long time. The only size they make is 1/72 by a couple of oddball companies. While I'm thankful for at least that it still isn't quite to my liking. I'm pretty sure they aren't using this kind of software either because like most resin kits they don't fit well and the detail is fare at best. Too me this is like a breakthrough. At 59 I am a little out of the loop, However I do my best at redrawing fuzzy airplane model scans in Adobe Illustrator, a software not really intended for that kind of work. I'm really enthralled by this kind of work!

[@FlyingSModels]

Hey Mike, thanks for the feedback. Printing technology is certainly making it easier to get the things we want. Ping me over at [e-mail] and I can share some pics of some basic work I've done on a 1/48 & 1/32 Destroyer model. Might be able to form the base for a project you've been wanting.

[@warrenchambers4819]

That's it now I've gotta get on dem thangs.

[@FlyingSModels]

It’ll change your life…haha

[@danwheeler6943]

Well done, Chad. I know that many are intimidated by the long learning curve of most modeling software and may feel left behind. I think you have demonstrated in this video that MOI's Free 90 day trial can help overcome some of the "fear of the unknown". As model kit builders, we should know that it only takes some commitment to learn how to use the tools available to us. MOI is a tool, and with a little patience and practice, it can be learned. Your multi-part creation in only 4 weeks shows the power and ease of MOI 3D. I was certain that getting these results for this complexity would take much longer. The finished product is like magic! Thank you for your time to present this enlightening introduction to MOI 3D from FlyingSModels.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Dan. To be honest, I even surprised myself. I'm still learning, for sure, but the software tool has made it much easier for me. Once you get going with it, it's actually kind of addicting and it's amazing what can be done. Pretty much limited by imagination and the ability to envision how to create something.

[@rschloch]

That shell command blew my mind…i wonder if there isn’t a similar command in rhino

[@FlyingSModels]

I'm not sure about Rhino or not but hopefully so.

[@rschloch]

@@FlyingSModels it was a question for any rhino-modelers who might stumble into the comments section. Very similar to the GUI you’re using, but maybe with a lot more bells and whistles. It’s also two or three times as expensive, and with a LOT of bells and whistles. Grasshopper is also a very cool add-in which is free, but not at all necessary for the type of modeling you are doing. Anyways, I subscribed because MOI looks really interesting for the price and I’m interested in what you’re able to do with it. I just started to use 3d printing in order to replace a few broken purse of plastic in my dishwasher… Thanks for sharing!

[@leonardusgroenendyk6027]

excellent video as always

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. I appreciate you checking it out.

[@davidparker2259]

Geez, Chad. Clear...as...mud. But very cool! When they invent the software that converts voice command into design plans, I may give it a try. Glad you’re back.

[@FlyingSModels]

Hahaha....I was hoping it would be clearer....sorry about that. It's pretty straightforward once you get familiar with the software but I can see now how my description might not be clear at all ;)

[@mikeglenn1000]

Very, very impressive Chad!!...way above my ability...Mike

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks, Mike. I'm sure it is well within your skillset. If I can do it, anyone can for sure :)

[@fotomakr]

Thanks, like many others have stated, this video helps make the learning curve a bit less intimidating. And getting a pointer towards an easy to learn / use design software is a huge help. Looking forward to applying some of this to 3D printing (took the plunge and got a Mark 2P).

[@FlyingSModels]

Excellent. You'll be glad you took the plunge. Let me know if you need any help. Always happy to share my tough lessons learned :)

[@carzenriq]

I hope this amazing channel comes back! Learned a lot here. Happy Holidays

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the feedback. Yep, I'll be back. Life has just gotten in the way lately. I'm sure you know how that goes. I'm glad the videos have been helpful. Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@sinus2220]

I really liked this video, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Intending to buy a 3d printer, I was motivated by your previous video. I dabbled in 3d graphics (including parametric curves like NURBS, which the ones from your new clip seem to be), it was cool in the early 2000's but I abandoned this hobby. Nobody even dreamt of 3d printers back then. As for panel lines - maybe a small diameter line projected on a surface and boolean substraction would work? For rivets I'm thinking small spheres in array along panel line projected on the surface and substracted or added depending on the kind of rivets. Forgotten how cool it is to figure out stuff like this :) Thanks again for a very informative video!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the feedback. You are correct on all fronts. MOI is NURBS based (from what I know). And I have had some luck cutting the surfaces with the boolean function and then chamfering the edges and rejoining them. The small sphere does work great for rivets. Just have to work on scale as while it looks just right on the screen, it typically is understated on the print. Need to work adjustments there. Hope you get back into it!

[@j.terencecason2156]

Very impressive, and further evidence that I have so much to catch up on.

[@FlyingSModels]

Appreciate the good words. Lots of advancements in the model industry, that's for sure.

[@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297]

Well hello there! Wonderful video, as always. I've been watching your channel for years now, but through youtube on a ps3. Finally joined the pc world, and now I can comment on, and share your videos. I want to thank you for countless hours of quality entertainment, and am looking forward to all you have in store for us. These tutorials have done wonders for my progression in this hobby, and your videos have been there along the way, the whole time- and for that, I genuinely thank you. Keep up the outstanding work, and I can't wait for the next one.

[@FlyingSModels]

Hey Robby, Really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad that the videos are helpful. They do take some time to put all together but I'm glad to share them, especially when I know they are helpful. Hope to see some of your work. Feel free to share over on my facebook page at facebook/flyingSmodels or you can send through the contact section on my website: flyingSmodels.square.site. Thanks again!

[@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297]

@@FlyingSModels Will do, and thanks for the reply. Have a great week

[@FlyingSModels]

@@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297 You too, thanks!

[@steriskyline4470]

This is incredible! I wish I had the brainpower to do this, I can’t even imagine the home made upgrades you could achieve with this. Excellent video thank you!

[@FlyingSModels]

If I have it, everyone has it. I have been avoiding coming up on the learning curve due to previous attempts with software that was really tough to learn. MoI is very straightforward and with the free trial and all the tutorials out there, no reason why not to try.

[@tracysw100]

Great video! I'm going to be eyeballs deep in a new software program soon! Thanks for tracking this software down!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! I'm happy to share and I hope that you like it. Ping me if you need anything.

[@maikyh3000]

Amazing tutorial! Your moi skills are superb!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you. Still learning but the software is easy to learn and pretty powerful.

[@toddspeck9415]

What an awesome tutorial. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and techniques. I am a huge fan of MOI. This video really helped me. Thank you so much.

[@FlyingSModels]

Glad it helped, Todd. I'm still learning the MOI ropes but really like the software. Appreciate you taking the time to provide the feedback!

[@bravosierra001]

I told you that you would run with this. It is such a good program.

[@FlyingSModels]

You did indeed and you were right about it being a good program. I'm really enjoying it. I appreciate the recommendation!!

[@artlopez1311]

Pls post a tutorial on weathering metal finishes on planes. Thx.

[@FlyingSModels]

I've got another P-51 coming with a metal finish so I'll try to show more there.

[@comanche260]

Thank you!!! I WILL give this a try!

[@FlyingSModels]

Excellent. Let me know how it goes!

[@ekmad]

Great video, a follow-up with the panel lines and rivets would be great. I need to get a 3D printer for exactly this kind of thing.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the comment. Sure will. The printer opens up a whole other dimension in modeling. And the price is right too!

[@bubbapipe]

Humm simple hey? You lost he at hello. I bought a printer and would love to learn to do this very same thing....unfortunately I'm better with my hands than my brain. Looks great, thanks for sharing.

[@FlyingSModels]

That was the same for me. I’m about 4 weeks into my 90 day trial on this software. I’ve found others to be really hard to learn but this one is much easier. It’s a free trial so nothing lost to give it a try.

[@mode1charlie170]

Cool technique. I think RC guys use this procedure to build wing spars and fuselage frames for their aircraft. A good set of detailed drawings is critical. I wonder how well a 3d scanner ( and a well stocked aviation museum) would work in replicating aircraft components. As always another great Video!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. I've seen the stuff the RC guys do and it's really cool. I've also seen the guys use scanners to direct import into the CAD software (on small parts, that is).

[@RicheUK]

EXECELLENT video!!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope it helps!

[@RicheUK]

@@FlyingSModels Any other video using MOI by you would be great and I believe very popular

[@nicholaslafrance5735]

Great video !

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

[@andreasapostolopoulos2131]

Great video! So next step would be to add panel lines and rivets using MOI? Or add them by hand on the printed parts?

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks. With regards to the panel lines and rivets, you can really do it either way. Probably better in my case to just do it by hand once I have everything fitting with the donor kit the way I want it.

[@allanreihernandez3531]

Any chance you can share tutorials for adding panel lines?

[@FlyingSModels]

That's a good idea. I'll try to get something in work in the near future. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@uniformmike05]

That’s very interesting and impressive. Imagine what you could do, there are alomst endless possibilities! Modelling has come a long way since I started modelling in the 70’s. (BTW, how’s the F-35B coming along? :-) )

[@FlyingSModels]

That is so true. Hard to believe how far things have come. The F-35 still sits idle, unfortunately. Maybe one of these days!

[@septiccalling8341]

There’s nothing that I didn’t like, in fact, I found it fascinating. I simply didn’t understand a word you said! It all looks really clever and useful but I think, all things considered, I’ll stick to being a dinosaur..... 😏

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks for the comment, made me laugh out loud. That's how I was too until about 4 weeks ago. Figured I had to try to learn and found this software really easy. Just used a few of the online tutorials and followed along.

[@septiccalling8341]

@@FlyingSModels ……..long time, no see! Where’ve you gone?

[@FlyingSModels]

@@septiccalling8341 Had some pretty significant life events this summer/fall. Planning on getting back at it in the new year. Happy New Year!

[@muskepticsometimes9133]

good video

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! Appreciate that.

[@vin10954]

I tried this with Catia, my main issue is the scaling on printing. Chitubox doesn't give you a precise measurement setup, so it's trial and error until you find the right scaling factor. My next idea is to create a "ruler" on Catia and print out on Chitubox in orther to find the scale ratio.

[@FlyingSModels]

Yep, scaling in Chitubox can be tricky when you have irregular shapes. I just scale in my MOI3d software and export to the .stl in the scale size I want.

[@rodolfonathanieljrangeles4316]

Have you fitted the nose to the kit? How would scale and fit it to the kit?

[@FlyingSModels]

I am still working that part. I'm deciding which kit to fit to and then I will scale and modify to fit that one.

[@harley909]

Question and awesome tutorial. What computer are you running the Moi Software? Thanks!

[@FlyingSModels]

Thanks! I'm just using a really old, all in one PC. Nothing special at all. MOI requirements are pretty minimal.

[@harley909]

@@FlyingSModels thanks!! Much appreciated. So much potential.

[@ModelMinutes]

I’d love to have a 3D printer

[@FlyingSModels]

You would do awesome things with it!!

[@Swigester]

whats your way change the scale of a 3d model? could it be changed to fit different types of scales?

[@FlyingSModels]

I just find it easier to scale it in my print software. I can change the scale easily in there.

[@robertmunoz7543]

So if I have several oop resin conversion sets that I want to 3d print I can use 3d scanner camera then print out as many duplicate parts as I choose too? Jman

[@FlyingSModels]

That's the theory but it is tricky to get a good scan and you have to make sure you aren't violating in copyright restrictions.

[@robertmunoz7543]

@@FlyingSModels unnamed co is defunct and these would be for my personal stock!😜 Jman

[@FlyingSModels]

Well print away then. You are golden!!

[@danholzer4626]

do you think MOI 3d is easier to learn than Blender?

[@FlyingSModels]

I haven't tried Blender but from what I have been told, it is much, much easier.

[@wallyhaskett6737]

I don't have a 3D printer so would you make one and sale it to me. Let me know cost and shipping cost. I will send a money order or Paypal. Thanks

[@FlyingSModels]

I haven't completed the design and need to do more work to adapt it to a donor kit. When complete, I would certainly print and sell a set.

[@P-47D_theJug]

Way over my old man brain. But great video nonetheless

[@FlyingSModels]

Hahaha. If I can pick it up, I'm guessing just about anyone can :)

[@danwheeler6943]

Hey Paul, I just turned 75 this May and I know I could learn this if I just applied myself for a while. True, I've been using computers since the days of Sinclair 1000 and Timex in the early 1980's and have dabbled in a few paint and CAD programs, but I don't think you're old until you've convinced yourself that you are. I know we get lazy, but trying is what keeps us awake, young man! - lol.

[@bgdavenport]

At the mercy of other designers???

[@FlyingSModels]

Have mercy, my friend...hahaha. You know what I mean :) Good thing you are merciful.

[@bgdavenport]

@@FlyingSModels Oh yeah! I have a question about the intake nacelle. Are you able to build profiles onto the backside so as to extend the engine inlet....not that you have to do so. I'm curious about the capability of the program.

[@FlyingSModels]

@@bgdavenport Yep, I will just copy the intake profile and then build the backside up using that (either lofting, sweeping, or extruding what I need). And it will have to be done :)

[@organicpaul]

Thanks for sharing that....I did some 3d so I might have ago. Would be interesting to see how they do the panel lines and rivites in 3d! Excellent video.

[@FlyingSModels]

Thank you for the feedback. Adding the lines and rivets isn't hard, just a matter of figuring out what works best with regards to size vs. printer capabilities. Good luck and have fun if you decide to give it a go.