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== Related content == | == Related content == | ||
=== Blender | === Blender articles === | ||
* [[Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender]] | * [[Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender]] | ||
* [[Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender]] | * [[Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender]] | ||
* [[Working with the AC3D file format in Blender]] | * [[Howto: Working with the AC3D file format in Blender]] | ||
=== | === Aircraft modeling tutorials === | ||
==== Specific to FlightGear ==== | |||
* How to model a Breguet Br-761 "Deux ponts" ([http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-en.htm English], [http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-fr.htm French]) by Helijah | |||
==== General tutorials ==== | |||
* Introduction to Modeling in Blender [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfJLsm54ho&feature=related| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5) | |||
* Airplane Modeling Timelapse [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5pzvBbyQw&feature=relmfu| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5.9) | |||
* Modelling a Nieuport 11 [http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/felixdk/vpost?id=2283400| (Article)] by Kevin Jongen, with [http://www.military-meshes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2232 additional discussion] | |||
* Modelling a [http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=91&t=252648&highlight=blender+aircraft Policarpov I-15 Chato] by Samo | |||
* Virtual Modeling [http://airplanes3d.net/wm-000_e.xml (eBook)] by Witold Jaworski on the P-40B. Complete with over 3600 pictures and 1112 pages (Polish and English). | |||
* How to model Me163 Komet [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0et7lFsIf5E#! (YouTube)] (Blender 2.64) | |||
* How to model an airliner [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pva-Meu7E (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5) | |||
=== General modeling tutorials === | |||
* [[Modeling - Getting Started]] | * [[Modeling - Getting Started]] | ||
* [[Modeling - FAQ]] | * [[Modeling - FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 26 August 2020
| Note Modern versions of Blender (2.5+) no longer natively support the AC3D file format, FlightGear's most common 3D format. See Howto:Working with the AC3D file format in Blender for information on using Blender add-ons. |
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 The Cessna 172P Model loaded into Blender | |
| Developed by | Blender Foundation |
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| Initial release | January 2, 1994 |
| Latest release | 2.83.5 |
| Written in | C, C++, and Python |
| OS | Windows and UNIX-like systems</ref> |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Development status | Active (1994-present) |
| Type | 3D Modelling Software |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | |
Blender is a open source 3D content creation suite available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License and available for free. [1] Many FlightGear developers use Blender, and there are a lot of articles on the FlightGear Wiki about using it.
Related content
Blender articles
- Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender
- Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender
- Howto: Working with the AC3D file format in Blender
Aircraft modeling tutorials
Specific to FlightGear
General tutorials
- Introduction to Modeling in Blender (YouTube) (Blender 2.5)
- Airplane Modeling Timelapse (YouTube) (Blender 2.5.9)
- Modelling a Nieuport 11 (Article) by Kevin Jongen, with additional discussion
- Modelling a Policarpov I-15 Chato by Samo
- Virtual Modeling (eBook) by Witold Jaworski on the P-40B. Complete with over 3600 pictures and 1112 pages (Polish and English).
- How to model Me163 Komet (YouTube) (Blender 2.64)
- How to model an airliner (YouTube) (Blender 2.5)
General modeling tutorials
- Modeling - Getting Started
- Modeling - FAQ
- Model Import and Export
- Normals and Transparency Tutorial
- Illuminate faces
- Make a helicopter
- Modeling - SketchUp
- SketchUp to AC3D exporter
- GMax2AC
External links
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