Unable to make a nice wheel

[Abhirama Gopala Dasa]

Hi guys, Wanted to use array modifier to make a wheel. I know this is easy for you. Just point me to a right video. I have checked the options in the array modifier to fuse first and last but no go. I am also using an empty to rotate. Somehow not able to make a wheel. this one is really important for me to progress.

[spikeyxxx]

Hi colouredpages, the thing with making a wheel (or anything round) , using the Array Modifier is, that you need to model details curved and get the math right; when you are using Object Offset on the Array Modifier you’d need to rotate the Object (probably an Empty) 360/10=36°,

Now, I am not a teacher, but you might want to look at this: https://blog.cgcookie.com/forums/topic/slight-problem-with-adding-a-bevel-to-some-parts-of-the-shell-edges/

The main thing I’d want you to take away from this is to use the Simple Deform > Bend Modifier and not the Array when it comes to wheels.

[Matthew Fricker]

Maybe this may also help if you haven’t already worked through it : https://cgcookie.com/exercise/model-a-wheel 

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