Modeling the Fuel Tank & Components

1. Saving & Versioning the Project

• Save as generator_01 inside a Max folder.
• Use File → Save As → (+) button to auto-increment versions.

2. Creating the Top Panel

• Unhide the reference scan for accuracy.
• Create a box with AutoGrid.
• Center it using snaps and align to the front panel.
• Adjust position & convert to Edit Poly.
• Extend & adjust edges to fit the design.

3. Creating the Back Panel

• Duplicate the front panel and reposition it.
• Shift-drag to extend the back panel outward.
• Adjust vertices for proper alignment.
• Chamfer edges for curvature.

4. Modeling the Fuel Spill Catch & Fuel Spout

• Inset, extrude, and bevel for the shape.
• Create an octagonal cutout using an 8-sided cylinder.
• Rotate cylinder 22.5° for proper orientation.
• Convert to Edit Poly, delete unnecessary faces.
• Bridge the cylinder to the top panel.

5. Adding the Fuel Cap

• Create a cylinder and align to the center.
• Use Inset & Extrude to shape the cap.
• Convert to Edit Poly, separate as a new object.
• Add a Shell Modifier to give the cap thickness.

6. Creating the Fuel Gauge

• Create a box for the gauge base.
• Duplicate & scale for the inset display.
• Inset & extrude to form the screen area.
• Add a float inside the gauge window.
• Adjust alignment & scale for accuracy.

7. Modeling the Bottom of the Fuel Tank

• Inset & scale down to form the bottom.
• Ensure it doesn’t clip through the back panel.
• Adjust proportions to match reference images.