*3D Modeling of the Q2 Help Needed

I'm in the process of updating the Q2 and Q200 prints in hopes to generate a set of prints that can more easily be constructed.

As the first step in this process I have taken the plans offered on this site and traced them into CAD files which I then turned into a 3D model of the fuselage.

The fuselage is modeled in its rough (but nice looking) form. I need the following:

1) Feedback on what I have, whether it looks "right".

2) Some people to measure things on their Q2s and Q200s and to compare to what I have in my CAD model (my goals is to make the CAD model as accurate as can be considering this is a kit).

3) I am about to start modeling the wings and landing gear. I am in need of more information on the airfoils and wing specifications. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

4) I need some more information on the canopy that was included with the kit. I have almost zero dimensional data from it. So I can either improvise or try to reproduce the original shape from data.


Once I have the basic shape of the Airplane done I will begin finishing the actual construction details.

After that I will start on a set of prints.

The more questions the better I want to make this set of plans detailed enough that someone can more easily construct the aircraft.

I am hoping to set it up that anyone can send the drawing files to a CNC shop to have foam wire or laser cut to shape to build the fuselage.


Here is what I have so far:
s695.photobucket.com/albums/vv320/NateD2/

Dan,

I did not see a way to add multiple pictures. Is there a way?

Hi Nate,

What program are you using?
It??s early for me as I need to finish a Q1 engine first, but
I like to build a sort of ??hybrid?? Q1-Q2 airplane.
You can think of it as a Q2 with a smaller fuselage for only one pilot
and a <40 hp engine.
In general, I build everything in CAD before I start building in real.
So, any drawing in DXF, DWG or INGS format would give me a rolling start.

Regards Johan

I'm thinking about building a larger Q-2. Perhaps a 4 or 6 seater.

Any thoughts?

Any requests?


Nate