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  • Rocket Fins

    Posted by David Cohen on November 18, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Hi all – I am a c4d noob (After effects lifer). I am trying oto model a rocket – classic retroo
    style. I have the fuselage down but cant quite get the fins. I tried drawing a bex spline and then extrude but i get weired results. Any tips?

    Thanks
    -Dave-

    Sam Scherer replied 16 years, 5 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Randy Johnson

    November 18, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Extruding a spline would be the way to go can you post a pic showing what wierd?
    /randy

  • Sam Scherer

    November 26, 2009 at 1:32 am

    Yes, you want to create the fin in 2D in adobe illustrator, making sure to save it as an EPS for best compatability. Then drag your spline into the extrude object and select “close spline”. Should you need to make further changes, select make editable from your toolbar.

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