F-HESB, Chamonix Mont Blanc, for the ND AS350

[OleBoy]

Those of you who have followed the paint schemes I have done on the Nemeth AS350 helicopter, have likely noticed that I like to do the more graphic types. F-HFBI of Chamonix Mont Blanc Helicopters was the first I did. The scheme was originally painted by a very creative artist at Titodeco.com. His artistic hand pulled my eyes right into his work. That led me to recreate what his eyes see in beauty.

I know F-HESB has been done by a member at the Nemeth forum already, and for that reason I was not going to do this scheme. Although, I have done a LOT of research on this one, and decided to move forward with my rendition. To the repainter that has already done F-HESB, my apology. I can not resist my lure to bring this scheme alive for FSX. I hope you understand.

**Keep in mind that the real RW helicopter has full windows on the front, right side, and the standard half-size rear window. The left side has the standard (two window) front, and the bubble windowed rear. The latest release by the Nemeths does not include these options.**

**These screens are already out dated as my progress has come a long way since these were taken.**
I will post a progress shot. Bare in mind I have a LOT of work ahead of me before this ever gets finished. This is pre-alpha, and in Prepar3D.

Back to business. :running:

Right click, view image for best results.
http://imageshack.us/a/img694/7720/cmbh2012oct22005.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img208/3958/cmbh2012oct22003.jpg

[OleBoy]

Picking away at things and gaining headway.

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/7275/thumbnailpo.jpg

[OleBoy]

Those with a keen eye to the real helicopter will notice the differences as I progress.


For best viewing, right-click, view-image.
http://imageshack.us/a/img521/1420/cmbh2012oct24008.jpg

[MenendezDiego]

Awesome work on that exhaust!

[ryanbatc]

Sheesh cool paint!

[N2056]

He's got skills! :salute:

[OleBoy]

Patience is key to my madness.

*Note the anomaly on LilyMarie. Her nose (in all previous pictures) appears to be dirty. I suspect the bump map is the culprit. :sleep:
*Update* My suspicions were correct. A little editing to the bump map and....
http://imageshack.us/a/img198/3301/lmbumpfix.jpg

Adding more little bits.
Door plates
Skids (completed)
Better scaled rivets
Hatch latches
Nose bra details (grommets, ties, etc)

Right-click, view-image for best visual clarity.
http://imageshack.us/a/img198/4499/cmbh2012oct25001.jpg

[OleBoy]

Working with the front, tying the top and bottom together is tedious due to the mapping. After my second attempt, I'm happy. I think. LOL!!
More to do. :running:

Right-click, view-image for best results.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2481/cmbh2012oct26001nose.jpg

[OleBoy]

Moving along on the bottom. I'm enjoying doing this scheme. :mixedsmi:

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/420/cmbh2012oct26001bottom.jpg

[OleBoy]

Drawing the script (tele) and reworked the flag.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3994/cmbh2012oct26002bottom.jpg

[OleBoy]

I found an anomaly in the tail (bottom fin) that reflected too many extrusions in the bump map. This has been corrected for those interested.
I will upload the edited bump map as a replacement.

It's late so my image text is wrong. :mixedsmi: The original amount of corrugations was 9 - 1 = 8

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2858/cmbh2012oct27001tail.jpg

[OleBoy]

Not much interest in helicopters I see. I enjoy it. Painting it anyhow.:icon_lol:

Plenty of adjusting went on to get the nose graphics within range. They're real close.
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4266/cmbh2012oct27002noserew.jpg

[OleBoy]

http://imageshack.us/a/img818/4835/cmbh2012oct28002tail.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img802/9417/cmbh2012oct28001tail.jpg

[OleBoy]

I think the bottom is about finished. I'm going to leave the window for now.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3159/cmbh2012oct29003.jpg

[doublecool]

I think the bottom is about finished. I'm going to leave the window for now.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3159/cmbh2012oct29003.jpg

I love this thread

Thanks OleBoy, Wonderful paint

[OleBoy]

:mixedsmi:

Working away in the back, extensive coercion in Adobe Photoshop. Work on the left side can be shared now that I've gotten through the worst parts.

Right click, view-image for best results.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9919/cmbh2012oct30001.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9144/cmbh2012oct30002.jpg

[OleBoy]

Door plates, rivets and panel lines added to left doors.
Simulated rubber door seals around the perimeter of all doors.
OOPS!!, I need to remove the line crossing the "C" (back door) :pop4::icon_lol:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7853/cmbh030.jpg

[OleBoy]

Panel lines & screw heads added, rivets reworked.

As seen in Prepar3D.
http://imageshack.us/a/img577/7097/cmbh036.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img10/7643/cmbh035.jpg

[OleBoy]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2563/cmbh037.jpg

And work is going well on the left side.
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6205/cmbh038.jpg

[OleBoy]

I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Hand drawn - "Chamonix Mont Blanc Helicopters" (wouldn't you know it. I crossed my "T's", but forgot to DOT the EYE!!) :icon_lol:
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4153/cmbh040.jpg

[OleBoy]

Not much interest here based on the number of views-versus-comments. That's OK I suppose. (shrug) This forum "group" is mainly centered around military schemes, which I don't do.
A few more bits done.

More realistic blade textures.
http://imageshack.us/a/img40/7418/cmbh0411.jpg

More realistic filter texture.
http://imageshack.us/a/img839/5354/cmbh042.jpg

Chrome LED Light, and grab bar textures.
http://imageshack.us/a/img832/8015/cmbh043.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

Hey OB.....trust me there are some who are watching this! I love all the paints you've done for this helo....I don't even own it....but I think with this paint....I'm am sold! Please don't give up on it.....I want it!!!

[doublecool]

Hey OB.....trust me there are some who are watching this! I love all the paints you've done for this helo....I don't even own it....but I think with this paint....I'm am sold! Please don't give up on it.....I want it!!!


Skyhawk is right...

but I have the helo and many of your paints for her...I'm settin back watchin the painter paint :kilroy: :salute:

[big-mike]

I allways watch what you are just working on,OleBoy.:kilroy:
I have so many paints and can`t hardly wait for this one.
Keep on your amazing work.


:applause:


Michael

[OleBoy]

Polishing away. A tedious task.

http://imageshack.us/a/img440/66/cmbh044.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img685/8082/cmbh046.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/9210/cmbh048.jpg

[Fireball6]

superb work - simply incredible. Looking forward to fly this masterpiece :jump:

Thank you very much for all your hard work Oleboy, i pull my hat ....

Dirk

[OleBoy]

superb work - simply incredible. Looking forward to fly this masterpiece :jump:

Thank you very much for all your hard work Oleboy, i pull my hat ....

Dirk

Thank you, very much.

I mentioned I had planned this particular scheme earlier (months ago) after re-creating CMBH F-HFBI. That scheme (I think) was a more simple task even though it too was highly detailed.
This scheme, well, I had no idea how detailed it actually is on the real helicopter. Tito (the originator of the design) had went through many different stages of air-brushing to get the visual affect as seen in his work.
He must have went through the masking tape and rolls of paper by the cases as he built up the depth in his work!

I do feel rewarded from my efforts. It's a real learning experience attained as I better my 3D depth perception on a malformed egg. :icon_lol:

Also, most here, and other places I have posted images as I progress the stages of this particular scheme, I have a feeling most of the interest comes from flight sim enthusiasts where this scheme hits closer to home. France.
So to all my fellow virtual pilots, and everyone who enjoys what flight simulator is here for, I do this for me, and for you!

A few more shots as I get nearer my goal.
Mind you, the white appearance is actually polished aluminum. Pictures don't really show this.
The main body and upper shroud are not yet worked in.
"Don't procrastinate. Paint it!"

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/1458/cmbh054.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img248/8421/cmbh053.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/1984/cmbh052.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img831/5152/cmbh051.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img822/966/cmbh050.jpg

[danyboy21]

Impressive job ! ! !

[OleBoy]

Release is very near.

Right-click, view-image for best representation.
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2882/fhesbfinal.jpg

[big-mike]

WOW---fantastic!:applause::applause:
Michael

[sepp666]

Very nice, want to have this!:applause:

[OleBoy]

While doing a walk around after it was just washed an hour ago, someone was climbing on it! :mad:

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9699/cmbh055.jpg

[OleBoy]

The scheme is currently going through the alpha & spec layer stages. Plus I've added several previously overlooked details.

I may make reinvent bump maps. If new bump maps are done, the rivets and panel lines will get replaced prior to that stage. I've yet to decide.

[OleBoy]

Here is the scheme thus far. Mind you, it is VERY LARGE!!
Look on top for "View Original" http://sdrv.ms/UCcica

[OleBoy]

Happy Veterans Day, folks. :salute:

No work today so I have been at it since 2:30am getting this as far as I can in preparation of release. I'm not meaning to tease. I just want to be absolutely sure I have not missed any details.
The paint scheme is finished aside from new bump maps. For those following the progress, there is a new folder for viewing.
CMBH F-HESB - FINAL (beta) http://sdrv.ms/RQ6GxE

[OleBoy]

Numerous schemes come to mind that I've done for the ND-AS350x.

Completed
C-GEDL - SLAVE LAKE HELICOPTERS, CA

F-FHBI - CHAMONIX MONT BLANC HELICOPTERES, FR
F-GKJE - JET SYSTEMS, FR
F-GSEH - JET SYSTEMS, FR
F-HESB - CHAMONIX MONT BLANC HELICOPTERES, FR
F-OMAB - MAFATE HELICOPTERS, FR

N57RP - PRIVATE, USA
N209M - FARAM HELICOPTERS, USA
N261AW - PRIVATE, USA
N429SC - CUSTOM, USA
N3-WEST - CUSTOM, USA
N511SC - SABERCAT H5, USA
PR-DMG - PRIVATE, USA

VH-PIH - BECKER HELICOPTERS, NZ
ZK-HIE - AUCKLAND HELICOPTERS, NZ

Not released (WIP)
C-FHLO - PHOENIX HELICOPTERS, CA
C-FHLF - PHOENIX HELICOPTERS, CA

**All my work is exclusive to sim-outhouse.com and (only helicopter paints) hovercontrol.com


If you care to read, a little story about my doing this paint scheme.

This scheme, CMBH F-HESB, I have done the most work on out of all the schemes I've done to date. I visually scanned every photo that I had meticulously so I could put every last detail on the exterior. If you followed my progress at any of the forums I posted in, I posted a LOT of pictures. Numerous times I thought the scheme was ready for release. After I posted more images, I would notice I forgot to add some details somewhere. Scanning my resources was never ending.

This (oops, :isadizzy: I forgot something) seemed never ending. Back to my templates I went.
It won't be long now. I'm currently writing a little read-me that will need translation from English-to-French before I can package it up.

NOTE: Google translate is not the best. If anyone can assist me with translating the "read-me", it would be appreciated.

[IanHenry]

This paint is looking fantastic OleBoy, I'm really looking forward to it. I think it will look good in Prepar3D!

Regards,
Ian.

[OleBoy]

Thanks, Ian. It is a lot of work. My endeavors are really bringing it to life. I should have changed my approach (how many schemes have I done?) ages ago.

I thought my work on F-HESB was finished. I'm finding more details to add. It really makes a difference!

More details added.

1] The weatherstrip below the front glass.

2] Door hinges (front doors) are now textured and look like real hinges.
I'm driving myself NUTS trying to find the door-pin release mechanism and pin. HELP!! :banghead:

3] The engine cowl (long hinge on both sides) has been re-done.

4] The step pockets redone on the right/left sides.

5] Engine hatch cover latches & rivets added and/or reworked.

6] Sling mounts (where they attach to the fuselage/landing struts) have been added.

7] The flag now appears to be tied on with real rope.

8] Recessed lights added in the bottom behind the forward light shrouds.

**Bump/normal maps are also being worked on.
** Displayed in Prepar3D. ;)



Updates can be viewed at; http://sdrv.ms/RQ6GxE

[OleBoy]

Ahhh, the door-pin release has been tracked, and textured. :)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/1677/nov2012nov16001.jpg

[OleBoy]

New bump and normalmaps are completed.

Now I'm noticing an anomaly. I think it's in the model itself and not noticeable, or as noticeable on solid color schemes. It is an apparent difference that I'm investigating.
Considering there have been so many other re-painters doing schemes for the AS350, I'm curious if anyone else has noticed the shine difference where it flows from the cabin top, to the sides and engine shrouds?

**Bump/Normals are something I planned on doing (but forgot) on CMBH, F-HFBI. I still may.

[OleBoy]

After spec, bump and normals are applied. http://sdrv.ms/TKC2C7

[doublecool]

just a bump to Oleboy,

I know your extremely busy with your new project (she is looking great by the way) but I was wondering, what ever happened to this Beauti od a paint :kilroy: in the works

She was so close :applause::salute:

[OleBoy]

Done. But, I realized a discrepancy in the model/material properties that causes shading issues. Not notable in any other paints I did on this model. Something I can't correct as ND did not want to address.
Sorry to say it will not get released.

Another re-painter (I don't recall his name) did this particular scheme that can be found over at Hovercontrol in the downloads section. http://www.hovercontrol.com/cgi-bin/ifolio/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=FSX_Helicopter_Repaints&image=TextureLilymarie.zip&img=117&tt=zip

Edit; I've weighed different options to alleviate the shading issue, and considered reworking the areas to in attempt to blend/weather things together. I admit it's a shame that it's not released because I considered the work one of my best efforts. I'll keep my re-doing/fixing it for something in the future. But right now I have something that's keeping me more than occupied to be doing an about face.

[OleBoy]

Those interested in this repaint can find it in the SOH library.

Note: You may see discrepancies. Certain situations were out of my hands and un-correctable.

This repaint has (out of all of them I've done for the Nemeth AS350) received the most attention to details.
All files contained inside the .zip are completely re-done, for this particular scheme. I am sure there will be those who want to merge my files with other AS350 schemes, and there is no guarantee or promise this will work. If you chose to canibalize, you are on your own.

2492

Enjoy
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=3&id=17934

[IanHenry]

Many thanks Oleboy, I'm glad that you decided to "re visit" this paint.

Regards,
Ian.

[big-mike]

Sorry for the dumb question,but how to install this paint?
Ther is no "texture ...." folder in the dl.
Thank you
Mike

[OleBoy]

HUH? :dizzy:

I'll look into it. Sorry for the inconvenience.

EDIT: For the time being, all those who downloaded, here's a quick fix.

Create a folder.
Name the folder, texture.F-HESB
Drop all the files from the archive into the folder you created.
Follow the read-me to add the needed info to the config.

FIXED
It may take some time to register as a link. Here's the "corrected" download link. http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=3&id=17934

[big-mike]

Absolutely no problem.
Mike

[big-mike]

Thank you for the updated dl,OleBoy.
Really an fantastic paint!
Mike

[doublecool]

Sweet :wavey::applause: