How to repair cylinder mesh with misplaced vertices?

Question

I realized, for the first time, I now have the skill to visualize and manifest a 3D object of some complexity!

Do you see this rocket?

It looks pretty cool. But, nobody would put this thing on the launchpad with an screw-up like this on it.


This thing started life as a cylinder, but and was then highly processed. But, I don't know an efficient or elegant way of healing this. I could do it manually - vertex by vertex - but there must be a better way!

Thanks for any help in advance....

Answer 1

If your rocket is symmetrical you could delete the upper half of the vertices, add a mirror modifier and apply (for an easier selection, I would isolate the tip).

You are right, Gunslinger, here is a picture:

Answer 2

You could also select the vertices and remove them.

Select the loop Alt-RMB

Space for search enter gridfill

• Use the Knife-Tool K to add edges.

• Last step would be to align the edges circular,

W shows the Specials Menu select LoopTools / Circle.

Note: you would need to enable the Loop Tools in the User Preferences addon section first.

Repaired result:

Answer 3

Another option is to delete the messed up face loops and then regenerate them.

1. Select the broken edge rings with ShiftAltRMB:

   

2. Delete them with Delete or X> Vertices:

   

3. Select the edges around the gaps (again with ShiftAltRMB) and press W> Bridge Edge Loops:

   

4. Tweak the settings in the Redo menu as desired:

   

5. Repeat steps 3-4 for any other gaps.