Tunnel Vision or is it Tunnel Fusion

[Anonymous]

Good Evening;

I need to draw a tunnel as might be seen in a coal mine.  I have very specific dimensions for the X (width) and Y (height) of the tunnel walls from a center line down the Z (length) of the tunnel.

My questions is which tool do I use to draw a tunnel using very specific dimensions.  Do I build the tunnel using the modeling tool or do I use the sculpting tool?

If I use the modeling tool, it seams to me that I would build a set of profiles that match the tunnel's X and Y dimensions.  Each profile would be positioned along the Z length of the tunnel.  Then I would have to figure out a way to connect the profiles together to make the walls of the tunnel.  I do not have a clue as to how I would connect profiles together.

If I use the sculpting tool, I would create a cylinder and pull and push the perimeter faces of the cylinder to make the walls of the tunnel.  But I do not see how to get very specific X and Y dimensions as I travel down the inside of the cylinder.

So, can you help me get started?  Which tool should I use to create a tunnel using very specific inside dimensions?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Dave...

[TrippyLighting · Accepted solution]

Create->Loft is probably the keyword here to connect one or more profiles.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Peter;

Excellent answer to my question.  You told me where to get started.  I review the video available on lofting and tried it on a small sample.  It worked great!

Now, I an half way down a long tunnel with a pretty good representation of the sandstone rock walls.  I'll be arriving at the coal vein in another day or two.  

Thanks so much for your excellent help and prompt response.

Dave...