AH working on C-46 Commando

[YoYo]

Aeroplane Heaven doesn't stop surprises!
Curtiss C-46 Commando on his desks!


https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17359037_903131786491862_1132781307839973962_o.jpg ?oh=66ef71c0f03109f5b9f4d35e2127a3ab&oe=59269CC0

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https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17359222_903132086491832_1783042980512857408_o.jpg ?oh=025c99ab3fe11eb12294c96215a7005a&oe=595CA3BC

https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17359473_903131683158539_5476567137169537163_o.jpg ?oh=168b60b215346fa345181b0441b5aea9&oe=592A7C1A

[hairyspin]

Busy boys, the AH modellers. A fine subject too, I might be tempted.

[AussieMan]

Good one Baz. This will make Willy a very happy boy.

[jankees]

Ha, looking forward to this!
Fingers crossed for a pleasant texture layout...

[Anneke]

oh please make civilian one as well. Think....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48459&stc=1

[bazzar]

Civvies catered for.:engel016:

[jeansy]

Ha, looking forward to this!
Fingers crossed for a pleasant texture layout...

you and me both..... (and many others)

[Anthin]

Holy Hana!
Great news.I will be a definite buyer.
Looks incredible.
Buffalo Joe will be goobering on his
Baloney sandwich...

Anthin...:encouragement:

[menef]

:applause::applause::applause::applause:
GREAT AH - thank you

[RaFi]

Come on! When will enough be enough?

Every time I convince myself that I have enough aircraft, I don't have time to fly all of them.

Yet every time something like this pops up and I just need to have it.

One copy for me please.

[Javis]

If it comes with jeans and a tool box i'll take one !

Great surprise, great subject, Baz ! Looks superb ! :encouragement:

[dhasdell]

AH Facebook page promises a Buffalo livery.

[modelr]

Great subject, Baz. count me as a buyer. :applause::applause::applause:

[AussieMan]

you and me both..... (and many others)

And me three.

[Willy]

Good one Baz. This will make Willy a very happy boy.

Happy doesn't quite cut it. Hopefully a passenger version will be in the works as well. The Commando is a long time favorite here.

I think this about sums it up!

[roger-wilco-66]

Ah finally! That's really some great news !! And a sure buy.


Cheers,
Mark

[Cees Donker]

First the Helldiver!

:biggrin-new:

Cees

[Jafo]

And me three.
And me four...;)

[stovall]

Mark and Tom were able to see this magnificent aircraft at Oshkosh 2016. My first ever in person. This beauty is massive next to the C-47. From the preview pictures, the detail looks fantastic. Count me in.

[wombat666]

I'm thinking if you want to 'Fly Commando' Willy you will end up with a 'chilly willie'...........:biggrin-new:
Another one to look out for indeed.
Should keep the re-painters very busy for quite some time.
'Flying Tigers' paint job please.
:encouragement:

[Willy]

Should keep the re-painters very busy for quite some time.

I'm already looking at my currently in progress C-46 paints (and others I intend to start) for the old CalClassic one and thinking, "Do I want to finish these or wait for Baz & the boys to release theirs?"

[gribouil]

Great news from Ah!!! :ernaehrung004:
Can I ask for this repaint?

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48463&stc=1

Best regards,

Stéph.

[SH427]

Welp, looks like between this, the new C-47 Manfred and his guys put out, and the C-119 when it's out of beta (hopefully soon), I'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to twin engine prop cargo aircraft!
:applause:

[Badger85]

Hush up and take my money!

[Mach3DS]

Finally! Instant purchase! Honestly, I hope you make well deserved $$ on this one. It was up for.grabs for a long time and those that chose to make high wing cessna after high wing cessna had their chance. Good choice! Great choice! Perfect choice! All success to your team!

Just one request...can the speculars be mapped per part like the diffuse is, instead of a generic exterior texture for everything?

Can't wait! Again, good for you for picking this one up...a true classic and completely neglected aircraft in FS.

[ksheadley]

Oh my:redfire: Looking forward to this one as a must have.:jump:

[Mach3DS]

Not that I jave anything against high wing cessnas...im actually looking very much forward to Joseph's 170...with anticipation actually. Probably the coolest addon for GA sincell realair turbine duke....IMO.

I'm just super excited about this C46!!!

[fsxar177]

Not that I jave anything against high wing cessnas...im actually looking very much forward to Joseph's 170...with anticipation actually. Probably the coolest addon for GA sincell realair turbine duke....IMO.

I'm just super excited about this C46!!!

I probably share your sediment exactly. I think anyone who has watch the Ice Pilots series is going to be quite interested in the C-46. And Also Flight Replica's DC-4, for that matter.

They are really putting out some models in timely fashion.

- Joseph

[StormILM]

Oh man, this is a MUST have for me!

[Moses03]

Another hit to the wallet!:encouragement:

[Mach3DS]

I probably share your sediment exactly. I think anyone who has watch the Ice Pilots series is going to be quite interested in the C-46. And Also Flight Replica's DC-4, for that matter.

They are really putting out some models in timely fashion.

- Joseph

Yes exactly. I've Been watching it recently on Netflix and really hoped that someone woukd take it on. That's the reason I'm requesting the specs be mapped and not just a generic one. You can't make believable aluminum without custom specs....

[manfredc3]

Oh boy, my poor wallet just doesn't get a chance to recoup these last few months.

But this is another "must have.." for me.

2017 is great for us classic prop lovers. I'm in a constant state of ultimate excitement :redfire:

[MustangL2W]

Mark and Tom were able to see this magnificent aircraft at Oshkosh 2016. My first ever in person. This beauty is massive next to the C-47. From the preview pictures, the detail looks fantastic. Count me in.

I too was in awe of "The TINKER BELLE" at Oshkosh last summer. What a Magnificent beast she is! I really hope they consider her for one of the release paint schemes.

[PeteHam]

:jump: :jump:

:applause: :applause:

Sign me up ... I'll take it when it's ready.

Pete.

[Milton Shupe]

Finally! Instant purchase! Honestly, I hope you make well deserved $$ on this one. It was up for.grabs for a long time and those that chose to make high wing cessna after high wing cessna had their chance. Good choice! Great choice! Perfect choice! All success to your team!

Just one request...can the speculars be mapped per part like the diffuse is, instead of a generic exterior texture for everything?

Can't wait! Again, good for you for picking this one up...a true classic and completely neglected aircraft in FS.

Well stated Sir :-)

Yup, a definite buy. :jump:

[c87]

OMG!! Consider this as a guarantee that you'll have my money! This is a long-awaited dream. Thanks AH!

[Willy]

..........I'm requesting the specs be mapped and not just a generic one. You can't make believable aluminum without custom specs....

Amen to that! And you can do some pretty neat stuff with the painted bits as well. I'm all about the specs.

[Flyboy208]

A must - have for me .... well played AH !!! Mike :ernaehrung004:

[alexdan]

Good news indeed. Thanks already...

Alex

[jmfabio]

The C-46 Tinker Belle makes a yearly appearance at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. It would be nice to have a paint of it. For the past two years a WWII Parachute Demonstration Team (can't remember the team's official name) did drops. Something to see. So of course it follows to have a parachutist effect.

On another note, the P-61 that they pulled off Mount Cyclops near Hollandia is nearing completion. Last year it was up on three wheels, engines and props, tail booms and empanage, radome in place. Needs wings and I don't know about the interior. Can't wait to see it fly.

Here is a link to the restoration page:http://www.maam.org/p61/p61_rest.htm

I will have to look through my pictures from last year and see if I can find a shot of what they have done so far.

Joe

[StormILM]

I've seen Tinker Belle in person 3 times now. A beautiful aircraft! Incidentally my late Father got to fly on a C-46 during his time in the Air Force (he also got to fly on a C-47, C-54, and C-124). Seeing a C-46 up close for the first time was impressive (the size and power of the aircraft). Here's a good video of Tinker Belle on a takeoff run which the sight & sound should fuel even more excitement about the AH model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMixTYcfzs

[roger-wilco-66]

Tinker Belle in Oshkosh 2017 (we had a walk through) :


http://orig14.deviantart.net/5072/f/2016/257/1/0/tinker_belle_by_roger_wilco_66-dahn2hy.jpg

[simondix]

I used to see C46s coming into Heathrow during the 60s.

[dvj]

Fingers crossed that AH might have a B-25 on the assembly line at some point.

[JimmyRFR]

Oh man - FSX/P3D addons don't touch my wallet at all these days, but I'll be making an exception for this one for absolute sure.

Good on you, AH.

[xpelekis]

By looking these soldiers figures, I wonder how difficult would be for paratrooper droppables
ability to be added...
New nothing about this plane until now...

[mikewmac]

By looking these soldiers figures, I wonder how difficult would be for paratrooper droppables
ability to be added...
New nothing about this plane until now...

Chris,

There are some freeware paratrooper effect files that are installed as smoke effects in flyable aircraft like this one where you can drop them wherever you like.

I've only used one in FS9 AI cargo aircraft as a light effect where it takes a bit of tinkering with the timing to get the paratroopers to drop when you want them to.

[pilto von pilto]

By looking these soldiers figures, I wonder how difficult would be for paratrooper droppables
ability to be added...
New nothing about this plane until now...

That's just baz mucking about. The soldiers added around 300,000 triangles to the model for the renders. Probably not ( aint ) going to happen :adoration:

:engel016:

[scotth6]

OK I found it~!

[manfredc3]

By looking these soldiers figures, I wonder how difficult would be for paratrooper droppables
ability to be added...
New nothing about this plane until now...

Maybe AH can get in contact with Manfred Jahn and Jan Visser, as their team was able to create dropping paratroopers in their highly recommended C-47.

Just a thought :encouragement:

[YoYo]

Maybe AH can get in contact with Manfred Jahn and Jan Visser, as their team was able to create dropping paratroopers in their highly recommended C-47.

Just a thought :encouragement:

+1.

Nice idea . :wavey:

[napacon]

lots of smoke< fire sound, brimstone! Squeaky brakes

[cavaricooper]

Another Alaskan Round Wonder in the wings.... a very good year indeed!

Carl

[bazzar]

A few pics to keep people going...:engel016:

[StormILM]

Beautiful!

[cavaricooper]

Fantastic! Finally a ticket to the left seat of Dumbo without spending a year as a rampie ;)

Looking forward to this round one as well! She looks fantastic Baz.... but how does she FLY??

Carl

[roger-wilco-66]

Brilliant work on the Commando. That's going to be a real treat.


Cheers,
Mark

[bazzar]

Thankyou. We're now at work on the VC. The exterior line up is looking like Military, Passenger conversion (multi-window) and Cargo.

[cavaricooper]

A few more to tantalize....

http://www.aeroplaneheaven.com/product_c46.php

Luverly!

Carl

[gray eagle]

Already hoping this one can be added to list of Military C46.


http://wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/781/pics/3_11.jpg

[mal998]

A native C-46 has been MIA in FSX for way too long, so I am especially looking forward to flying this important aircraft. The Curtiss Commando contributed much to the war effort in the China-Burma-India Theater. And since AH has done such a fine job on the Helldiver, I know the Commando will be another winner. Now those flights over the Hump will finally be flown in a proper mount...excellent!

Here is a plate depicting the C-46 from William Koenig's book "Over the Hump Airlift to China".

49180

[bazzar]

Already hoping this one can be added to list of Military C46.


http://wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/781/pics/3_11.jpg



That one is definitely on the list.:engel016:

[scotth6]

Fantastic! Finally a ticket to the left seat of Dumbo without spending a year as a rampie ;)

Looking forward to this round one as well! She looks fantastic Baz.... but how does she FLY??

Carl

:biggrin-new: Good one.

Hopefully the devs are watching plenty of Ice Pilots to gather some info regarding the flight model. They talk plenty about it on the show, and call it the most difficult aircraft to fly, especially landing in a crosswind.

Really looking forward to the Commando!

Cheers,

[bazzar]

Not an easy aeroplane to fly at all. The original flight manuals and maintenance documents are a real eye-opener. Happily we have an "Ice Pilot" on board who will be advising us as we get into the hard stuff.:engel016:

[gray eagle]

BuNo 39507 was first assigned USAAF S/N42-23758 (C/N26593) but was one of about 40 C-46As completed with BuAer numbers, as R5C-ls for the US Marine Corps, serving at first with MAG-35 in the south-west Pacific during WWII. She was later transferred to the US Navy and assigned to NAS Corpus Christi and it during this time in 1953 that she served as the Blue Angels support aircraft.

http://www.blueangels.org/Aircraft/Stick/Transports/C46/C46.htm


http://www.blueangels.org/Aircraft/Stick/Transports/C46/39507_03.jpg



(http://www.blueangels.org/Aircraft/Stick/Transports/C46/C46.htm)

[Willy]

I think I'm in lust.

[gray eagle]

She sounds like the C-47, same engines?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hpLQJTgamU

[Willy]

Nope, the C-46 has a pair of R-2800s with the resulant increase in hp and fuel usage.

[xpelekis]

She's really like a flying wale...

[gray eagle]

Some other info on the Commando (a very good read)

http://www.historynet.com/going-commando.htm

[c87]

...this is just going to be awesome...:jump:

[paiken]

They just released some screenshots of the VC. See their Facebook page...looks really really nice.
https://www.facebook.com/Aeroplaneheaven/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

[c87]

Indeed, the VC looks very nice. A definite buy for me. I'm biding my time and getting my fix watching old Ice Pilots episodes.

[Anthin]

Love the vc.Boy,I can't
wait for this beauty.

Incredible job guys.

Anthin..:encouragement:

[MustangL2W]

Details example for "The Tinker Belle." Note the Air Transport Command insignia by the horizontal stabilizer

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49597&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49598&stc=1

[MustangL2W]

Really looking forward to this one.... Very "Cool" airplane that will lead to tons of FSX adventures!!!!

[YoYo]

https://scontent-waw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18216565_928092497329124_863518135317227658_o.jpg? oh=297d415e8bd786308350e876e797f752&oe=59900976

https://scontent-waw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18121188_928092573995783_9129980972886161914_o.jpg ?oh=f81b46e59e5e62d18eed126f7378b2f8&oe=5989342F

[cavaricooper]

Yummy! Can't wait for this beauty.... but as always YoYo.... HOW DOES SHE FLY! I've been spoiled by the likes of Alex Metzger, Bernt Stolle and Rob Young.... can't seem to fall in love with much else....

Thanks for the LOVELY PHOTOS! I always look for your screenshots- they are AMAZING!

Carl

PS- looking at some of the instruments, perhaps the FDE bit isn't complete yet. When it is- I'd love to know how she "feels". Ta!

[manfredc3]

Wow,just wow!!

Those cockpit shots are simply amazing.

[Alky]

Finally a C-46 with a beautiful VC!! Awesome gentleman! :-)

[manfredc3]

Apparently there aremore VC images on their Facebook site.I do not have facebook, so I can not see the content. But here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/Aeroplaneheaven/posts/928094247328949

[thefrog]

You don't have to have a Facebook account in order to see the 12 images. (I've never really seen the problem with having a Facebook account though, but I'm probably missing something here)

[jankees]

It is looking really good, looking forward to this one!

[Paul K]

That really is a lovely VC. I particularly like the metallic microphone cable sheathing in the first picture, and the graduations on the centre pedestal in the second picture. That subtle metallic finish on the elevator trim wheels is also very well done.

[manfredc3]

You don't have to have a Facebook account in order to see the 12 images. (I've never really seen the problem with having a Facebook account though, but I'm probably missing something here)

The link was only loading a blank page for me with the Facebook logo at the top, so it does seem to make a difference for this particular page.

And "yes", you are missing something, but that is nothing to be worried about. Let's just leave it at that, and keep this thread on topic :encouragement:

[cavaricooper]

YoYo-

I am LOVING the photos, but as ever, MOST INTERESTED in how she FLIES.... once you are able to expound on that subject, PLEASE DO!

I am looking forward to lots of Dumbo flights in the years ahead. With this C-46, the Jahn et al C-47 and the PMDG DC-6 I may have my own Everts Air Virtual soon :) I am so infatuated with Orbx Alaska (& PNW) and these airframes will keep me happily occupied for ages.

Best- C

[avedis]

This is all i need to get over the hump along with the c47 of course,cc is ready and waiting

Richard

[mickmack]

Just Flight have put up a C-46 "in development" page on their website

https://www.justflight.com/product/c46-commando

They've included new pics of the civilian cockpit, based on the Buffalo Airways aitcraft.

I must say it looks fantastic - really looking forward to this.

Mick

[YoYo]

Looks like very soon, 2h before:


The latest C-46 Commando screenshots for you to enjoy.Should be available for FSX and P3D (including V4) very soon.
All the details here: https://www.justflight.com/product/c46-commando



http://youtu.be/TsLNsdaKIKY

Good to see it in P3Dv4.

[Roger]

Great news! Thanks Yoyo:ernaehrung004:

[Snurdley]

YoYo-

I am LOVING the photos, but as ever, MOST INTERESTED in how she FLIES.... once you are able to expound on that subject, PLEASE DO!

Best- C

I don't think he has it, just reposting the devs screen shots. I too can't wait for this one. I believe this is the first payware version of this bird?

[SSI01]

Mr. Guzman's C-46, plus CLH are the ones I have in my FS9 installations and I've NEVER been able to get those things to taxi without the engines overheating. I wonder if the same thing will happen with this one?

[heywooood]

I had the chance to know a CBI pilot who flew them over the Hump - he has passed maybe 10 years ago now. He talked about this plane quite often - as well as the T6, the Vultee vibrator and the DC3...I think he flew the C117 also. I'm not sure how many different types he flew - I don't think HE knew..but he really loved the C46. We saw one at Gillespie Field in 2003 I think - John showed the aircraft's pilot his CBI theater card (AGO?) and the reaction was great.."you wanna taxi it around? you still certified? you can go ahead and fly it!" Colonel Dorn was 80? years old at the time and still in good shape but he was no longer licensed to fly. That was a good day for him. Lots of PT17, a Staggerwing, the Commando. couple of C47's and T6's on the flight line. We would go to the SDASM often and they have a DC3 cockpit on the floor that you can almost climb into the seats of...he says the damn windscreen was useless in the rain - water just poured in around the seals. It's too bad he wont see this version of his old friend but I will fly it over the Hump just to see what that was like, in his honor.
John Dorn spent his life flying - lying about his age to get into the war, taking the CAMCO offer as a transport pilot - he flew the Hump for the duration, flew in Korea too - he flew President Lyndon Johnson around as the right seater on an AF1 crew and later was a corporate pilot for James Copley who owned the San Diego Union and Tribune before he passed years ago.
John was a quiet, modest guy that rarely talked about his career in the military - just the flying itself. I miss those talks - no one could tell a good flying story like my old friend John. RiP

[YoYo]

Price of the model:


£24.99 / €30.95 / $37.99,