Rim for Snare Drum / Drum Kit

Glen · 12th December 2011, 03:32 PM

Hello!

I've been using AC3D for quite some time, but I'm totally lost on this! I'm trying to make a rim for a snare drum. The rim should be exactly like the image. However, I'm really struggling to get it looking right. Is there a simple way of achieving the right shape? I've managed to get the basic flange shape, by drawing it in 2D and revolving it, but the flattened bits, where the tuning rods go through are really tricky to get right. the lower flange has to rotate 90 degrees and flatten out at one section, then revert back to it's original, vertical position.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thankyou!

Glen

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12th December 2011, 03:32 PM	#1
Glen Member Expert member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 51	Rim for Snare Drum / Drum Kit Hello! I've been using AC3D for quite some time, but I'm totally lost on this! I'm trying to make a rim for a snare drum. The rim should be exactly like the image. However, I'm really struggling to get it looking right. Is there a simple way of achieving the right shape? I've managed to get the basic flange shape, by drawing it in 2D and revolving it, but the flattened bits, where the tuning rods go through are really tricky to get right. the lower flange has to rotate 90 degrees and flatten out at one section, then revert back to it's original, vertical position. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thankyou! Glen Image: