Airplane Model

Overview

Reverse engineer an airplane model with realistic dimensions in SolidWorks to create a 1:1 scale version. Sketching a 3-D model to demonstrate proficiency in the SolidWorks program by incorporating a variety of design intent without utilizing any surfacing techniques.

Stage One - Taking Measurements

The model is taken apart into pieces to take precise measurement by using a caliper. The measurements are later noted down before creating the sketch in SolidWorks.

Stage Two - Designing Body

Using spline to sketch the exact dimension, taken from caliper measurement, on half of the airplane's body before it is mirrored across its centerline. Multiple boss extrude, cut extrude, fillets, revolves were used on all three planes of the sketch to make the curvature of the plane's body.

Stage Three - Designing Propeller and Engine

The propeller was made by creating four reference planes before it is lofted and flexed to create a twisted look. Then, the three symmetrical blade was made by using the revolve and circular pattern feature around the center. Three circle sketches were created then extruded to create the general shape of the engine. Then fillets were used on the edge of the sketch to create the curve aesthetic. The fan blade in the engine is made by sketching on the right-side before circular pattern is applied to it.