This is why God invented reference material. Ignore it at your own peril.
Making decisions without consulting it is nothing more than guessing, which invites disaster.
I spend nearly as much time gathering it as I do using it.
The Alpha build you documented is a prime example. I downloaded the files which provide a good baseline for improvement, and am still in the process of modifying them to reflect reality based on photographs. (There are plenty of inaccurate "blueprints" available online, but pictures are much more reliable.)
The printed results I'm getting are turning out well. The OEM files use a symmetrical upper and lower rudder support structure, but there is a difference between the two as-designed; the escape pod leading and trailing edges should be angled, rather than straight. My previous experience as a submarine intelligence analyst ensures I refer to multiple sources before committing to any design decision, but my submarine experience helps me look for subtle differences others might miss. I'll post shots of my Alpha build when its mature, but the OEM file needs buffing up before it's ready for prime time.
Refer to the following photos as a start to determine where the waterline lives, hence what you need to calculate for trimming above it.
Making decisions without consulting it is nothing more than guessing, which invites disaster.
I spend nearly as much time gathering it as I do using it.
The Alpha build you documented is a prime example. I downloaded the files which provide a good baseline for improvement, and am still in the process of modifying them to reflect reality based on photographs. (There are plenty of inaccurate "blueprints" available online, but pictures are much more reliable.)
The printed results I'm getting are turning out well. The OEM files use a symmetrical upper and lower rudder support structure, but there is a difference between the two as-designed; the escape pod leading and trailing edges should be angled, rather than straight. My previous experience as a submarine intelligence analyst ensures I refer to multiple sources before committing to any design decision, but my submarine experience helps me look for subtle differences others might miss. I'll post shots of my Alpha build when its mature, but the OEM file needs buffing up before it's ready for prime time.
Refer to the following photos as a start to determine where the waterline lives, hence what you need to calculate for trimming above it.
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