How can I make this body? Can I use multiple paths with Sweep feature?

How can I make this body? Can I use multiple paths with Sweep feature?

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How can I make this body? Can I use multiple paths with Sweep feature?

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So the thing is I wanted to copy a model wich I have images of. But I can not make the main body of the model. Any idea how can I make it?this is the body I want to make. The bottom and top forms are not circles.this is the body I want to make. The bottom and top forms are not circles.

 

Front view.Front view.

 

Right view.Right view.

 

I tried with the Sweep feature but I can only select 2 paths (a path and a guide line).

I attach the Fusion 360 file if want to take a look. Sorry if it is a LITTLE messy. 

 

PS: the features after the Roll History Marker are test i`ve been doing, just ignore them.

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jeff_strater
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Loft is the tool to use here, I think.  You will have to uncheck "chain selection" on the rail curves.  I'll post a model in a minute.


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jhackney1972
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You should not be looking at the Sweep command for this body creation but use the Loft with Rails command.  In order to use the Loft command with Rails, you must edit the two rail sketches and remove the cross lines and leave just the along the length lines.  This is because a the Loft cannot intersect the base sketches more than one each.  Take a look at my Screencast, I show this and how to solve it.

 

Edit: You do not have to edit the sketches if you use @jeff.strater suggestion about chaining.

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jeff_strater
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here is the model:  

Screen Shot 2020-03-02 at 3.53.16 PM.png

 

screencast:

 


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Thank you very much @jhackney1972 @jeff_strater  and everyone else who post his solution!!! It was exactly I was needing!!! I'm amazed of this community, I've just posted my problem a minutes ago and you gived me the solution in a few seconds <3<3(even with a video lol). Again, thank you.

 

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