I always wanted to get into CAD, and now I did. I really like it – it’s not that hard, and it gives a real lot of control over shape and how everything is composed together. And there’s also liquid/gas flow simulation in SolidWorks! So I can fit my models into supersonic stream of air, and you know that’s what I like to do.
I’m working on a fully-detailed (actually, precise up to a centimeter) model of X-30. It means that the whole thing WILL change, to become realistic and to become able to sustain all aerodynamic forces acting upon its shell. Also I feel the need for knowing precise locations of key elements like hydraulic system and RCS, and this need has been increasing ever since I started this project.
So far I got this, a rough draft of outter composite shell (the shell is created from several parts, but in the end it will all be welded together into this solid shell):
I’m going to try add internal structures tomorrow, also break up that into composite model of wings, chassis, and tail fins (all separate).x
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