I’m attempting to model a molded, plastic door trim piece from a Toyota Tundra. I have created a sketch outline of the part, and extrusions for the one end of the piece, and for the sides. But I am having trouble creating the smooth transition from the end to the sides around curved 90 degree corners. The profile of the end extrusion is different from the side extrusion, and I want to blend them together smoothly around the corners. I tried using Loft around the curve to the side profile sketch, but I keep getting errors about it not being a valid operation. Appreciate any ideas!
FWIW, here’s one approach using extrusion exclusively. I eyeballed your trim piece and made the initial extrusion with 5° draft. The one area not per your piece is the left hand side at the opening. The width of that part looks fine however the top profile does not match. With a little more work I believe that peak feature can be done. Other’s will offer a doable solution. Good luck.
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Also getting one of these contour gauge would be useful.
You could use it to build your loft profile, for your purpose the metal one has higher accuracy.
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@TigerMike - Thanks for putting that together. It looks pretty straightforward the way you did it. I may have been overcomplicating it. Maybe best to start simple and then tweak the design later. I couldn’t see the commands you used in the video, but I will try to use some of your ideas.
-alex
@SCALEMODEL - I’ve been thinking about getting one of those gauges - it would help to get measurements in some tricky situations. Your puppy seems to be a cooperative test subject!