Deca's Drawings and Models

[4decaa]

Since I often find myself posting artwork on here, I decided that it might be a good idea to consolidate and keep this awesome forum a little more tidy

 

[4decaa]

Here's a quick no-texture shaping of the LockMart HWB KC-Z concept that was floating around in 2017:

 

[4decaa]

Some renders of a HALE CCA with a MQ-25 style inlet and EOTS-style IRST on the bottom. Perhaps I'll eventually make a texture for this one

A flying wing would undoubtedly be better for this design, but I enjoy 'kitbashing' some of these design concepts together, probably as a result of my love for star wars.

 

[yasotay]

Some renders of a HALE CCA with a MQ-25 style inlet and EOTS-style IRST on the bottom. Perhaps I'll eventually make a texture for this one

A flying wing would undoubtedly be better for this design, but I enjoy 'kitbashing' some of these design concepts together, probably as a result of my love for star wars.

Form meets function. I have to wonder if the price tag of the flying wing and associated control laws might make this a more economical approach. I am one that thinks "stealth" is not going to remain worth the investment.

 

[4decaa]

Form meets function. I have to wonder if the price tag of the flying wing and associated control laws might make this a more economical approach. I am one that thinks "stealth" is not going to remain worth the investment.

Absolutely more economical than dealing with a flying wing, as long as you can get somewhat similar amounts of range for its mission set.

I think that stealth will probably remains worth the investment, but it’s simply a matter of “how stealth”. I remember we heard about how lockmart went too far with their LO design for the increment 1 CCA and it was too expensive, so they didn’t get chosen (which was a good example for us, since it was a flying wing design). So, I think LO design will always remain in some aspect, but it’s simply a matter of how economical it is. some features over time are undoubtedly going to become cheaper and easier to maintain, so it'll be interesting to see a gradual evolution.

 

[4decaa]

I have recently been working on my own vision of NGAD, and wanted to share some preliminary renders. I've been spending a lot of time on the S-ducts, control surface shaping, and internal 'fit', which I have also included in the photos below. If anyone is curious, or might be interested in doing some sort of NGAD design thread (for the purpose of speculation, and fun, of couse) I would not be against it.

Feel free to share your thoughts, and ask questions. Thanks

 

[4decaa]

Some More Work...
Many aspects of F-22, J-20, F-35, and more are present on here if you look closely.

 

[Deltafan]

Dassault had some intuitions close to yours in its very first representations of the New Generation Fighter of the FCAS program.

 

[pedrospe]

I have recently been working on my own vision of NGAD, and wanted to share some preliminary renders. I've been spending a lot of time on the S-ducts, control surface shaping, and internal 'fit', which I have also included in the photos below. If anyone is curious, or might be interested in doing some sort of NGAD design thread (for the purpose of speculation, and fun, of couse) I would not be against it.

Feel free to share your thoughts, and ask questions. Thanks

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Very impressive work, now it only needs some camoflage

 

[4decaa]

Here's some recent work of an increment 2 CCA focused on BVR & A2AD
1) Adaptive engine (slightly larger than F135) w/fuel volume for loiter time (overall size of airframe is smaller than f35, and is without cockpit, horz. elevators)
2) carry 4x AMRAAM internally
3) Large nose section to fit oversized AESA
4) cooling air delivered through diverted boundary air next to intakes

it'll be exciting seeing what these actually look like in the future !

 

[4decaa]

Well, if this thing pulls more than 5G's I have a feeling that it's big ass radome is going to come flying off!

Some more work now implementing a texture, where we can see our radome, side looking AESA, weapons bay doors, MAWS/EOTS, and more. You can also see the engine nozzle, which is again somewhat based on f135 design. My favorite detail to make here was the boundary air layer suction holes a la f-22, just barely visible on the second photo. Lots of fun working those out

 

[Wahubna]

Nice!
What's your preferred tool for 3D modeling?

 

[4decaa]

Nice!
What's your preferred tool for 3D modeling?

Blender, which is free. A Fantastic program for general 3D design, but it leaves something to be desired if you would like to calculate volumes and work a more technical approach

 

[4decaa]

Here's a basic shaping of everyone's new favorite Chinese aircraft. The engines were quite a struggle to fit in the back, and there are a few unsolved surfaces and things that need to be documented in a higher resolution before a proper conclusion can be made. Overall, this thing looks very much like a dassault concept that you can find after scrolling up just a few messages.

Note: there is low resolution, as I have made this on my laptop during vacation. Now, it's time for the beach!

 

[4decaa]

Below is a version of the former, but with far more accuracy and a higher model quality. The cockpit is tandem, and the shape is nearly done other than some attunements for quality and accuracy. Next, I will create weapon bays, add the faceted EOTS on the frontsection, and finally texture it. The f-35B's somewhat obese cockpit served as reference for the tandem shaping here, and when viewed from a lower, frontal angle the cockpit will fully block the dorsal intake from view, which seemed logical!


this is also very exciting for me, because I'm working off of a new laptop instead of my home PC, where I can now make models while I'm at University!!!!

 

[ar020]

Noice.

 

[4decaa]

 

[ar020]

Thats clean. Really nice