GAS Great Lakes Update

[Spad54]

We've finished the Cirrus powered 'Lakes and will be advancing to the Menasco, followed by the Fairchild, Kinner, Warner, and Lycoming versions. Also the Phenick Field scenery will be updated to roll back to a civilian venue with period appropriate static and AI aircraft. Here is the Phenick Flying Service aviation school plane at Phenick. The screen were taken in P3D but look identical in FSX

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[full]

Beautiful detail there!

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[Roger]

Lovely job:applause:

[heywooood]

thats beautiful work there, Spad

what a great looking bi-plane the Great Lakes was and is....

[big-mike]

Absolutely amazing,Paul!
Looking forward to it.
Mike

[heywooood]

Paul - any updates on the Lycoming or Warner engined GL's would be appreciated mightily...:kilroy:

[greybeardgil]

Cirrus Engine Lakes is complete,This week begins the Menasco Inverted 4 cylinder version,after the inline engined Lakes are completed a redesign of the Lakes Fuselage will be needed to accept the Radial engine Installation as per the Real Bird.As well as assorted modifications.......Best Gil

[stiz]

ooooo purdy! :applause: :applause:

[heywooood]

thank you for the update, Gil - much appreciated

[Spad54]

We've finished the Menasco powered version and the featured livery is that of the Great Lakes flown at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, the unofficial home of G.A.S. The Ranger powered is next followed by the Kinner, the Warner and Lycoming versions. Still a ways to go but as we accumulate parts, each conversion is a bit easier. 6 - 8 weeks away from completion, I think.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/2lakes_zpsae924ea9.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/2lakes_zpsae924ea9.jpg.html)

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/ORAGLcockpit_zpsc7275414.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/ORAGLcockpit_zpsc7275414.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/cockpits_zpse821131c.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/cockpits_zpse821131c.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/menasco_zps7e41f2af.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/menasco_zps7e41f2af.jpg.html)

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[heywooood]

I think you have a real winner with this collection, Paul

do you think you will split them up - or will this be one large pack, all or nothing?

man that Burgundy over Cream looks beautious

[stiz]

another keeper! :applause: :applause:

[Spad54]

I think you have a real winner with this collection, Paul

do you think you will split them up - or will this be one large pack, all or nothing?

man that Burgundy over Cream looks beautious

Not really sure, Heywood. It's worth considering. We really have not talked about that possibility.

[heywooood]

Not really sure, Heywood. It's worth considering. We really have not talked about that possibility.

well if you decide to release them separately, just know that I will buy whatever is ready now and pick up the rest later...:kilroy: I'm easy that way lol

the Great Lakes and the Waco assortment are similar in the variety of the engine / airframes available...

[Sundog]

Wow! I'm kind of picky about my biplanes; O.K., all planes. But I really like the way this plane looks with the Menasco power. I can't wait to see the rest. Nice work.

[heywooood]

me too - I really like what I have seen so far, but I'm also eager to see the radial and 'GiLycoming' versions..lol saw that on yer FB page Gil...

[AussieMan]

Looking good. Will be fun to fly.

[Spad54]

The Ranger powered 2T-1R has been added to the fleet. Round motors next.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/RacingtoOldRhinbeck_zps7ea1d614.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/RacingtoOldRhinbeck_zps7ea1d614.jpg.html)

[big-mike]

Very nice,Paul.:applause:
Michael

[huub vink]

The look really great! I can nearly smell the waxed leather and oil.

Cheers,
Huub

[Roger]

They are looking superb Paul!

[heywooood]

yes these are looking very nice - my cc is in for a beating...again...

[glh]

Not really sure, Heywood. It's worth considering. We really have not talked about that possibility.


May I suggest you consider the pricing structure which I believe is being used on the (Flight Replicas ??) P-40.

The more distinct models (with associated liveries) you buy, the price for each of the next subsequent model bought will DECREASE proportionally. The unit cost of each model becomes less the more you buy. That kind of pricing would place some temptation there for us. But that's marketing ......

Just my $0.02.

[Spad54]

May I suggest you consider the pricing structure which I believe is being used on the (Flight Replicas ??) P-40.

The more distinct models (with associated liveries) you buy, the price for each of the next subsequent model bought will DECREASE proportionally. The unit cost of each model becomes less the more you buy. That kind of pricing would place some temptation there for us. But that's marketing ......

Just my $0.02.

I suspect we'll be handling the package release like Lionheart did the Fairchild release and around the same price. There will be a revised version of Phenick Field scenery that will accompany the package.

[heywooood]

[QUOTE=Spad54;829877]I suspect we'll be handling the package release like Lionheart did the Fairchild release and around the same price. There will be a revised version of Phenick Field scenery that will accompany the package.


sounds great - can't wait

[heywooood]

nobody puts Baby in the corner

*Bump* for the GAS GLT

[heywooood]

any updates on the GLT for us Golden Age fanbois, Paul?...

going as we are into September...

[MarkH]

any updates on the GLT for us Golden Age fanbois, Paul?...


Kinner model sighted recently...

https://www.facebook.com/GoldenAgeSimulation?hc_location=stream

[luckydog]

Kinner model sighted recently...

https://www.facebook.com/GoldenAgeSimulation?hc_location=stream


******wags tail....*****

[heywooood]

I'm not much for BookFace - so if there are any new screenshots of the GLT in any configuration...could you GAS fellers drop em by this locality? :kilroy:

[Spad54]

I'm not much for BookFace - so if there are any new screenshots of the GLT in any configuration...could you GAS fellers drop em by this locality? :kilroy:

Here is the Kinner version featuring a livery made famous by Betty Skelton. The Warner version is under way but will take some time to develop as it will require a completely new fuselage and gauge suite. We've also added a vintage gauge set to the Cirrus much as one would expect for 1929 and added a new livery option to the Ranger version

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/skelton3_zps012763a8.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/skelton3_zps012763a8.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/skelton4_zps6065ff6e.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/skelton4_zps6065ff6e.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/skelton1_zpsb2f266cb.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/skelton1_zpsb2f266cb.jpg.html)

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/Cirrus_cockpit_zpsbfc7e124.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/Cirrus_cockpit_zpsbfc7e124.jpg.html)



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[big-mike]

That looks great,Paul!
Michael

[heywooood]

agreed - ya'll are putting forth a terrific effort covering all the Great Lakes options.

thanks for the updates

checkerboard schemes look the best on a biplane IMO...just sayin'

[Sundog]

This plane oozes fun!

[heywooood]

This plane oozes fun!

speaking of ooze...we're oozing into October soon...:kilroy:.....

[Spad54]

speaking of ooze...we're oozing into October soon...:kilroy:.....

Yea we started before the leaves were on the tree and now they are turning color and dropping. Working on the Warner now and that may be as far as we take it. They did not have a Lycoming 4 banger in 1930

[heywooood]

Yea we started before the leaves were on the tree and now they are turning color and dropping. Working on the Warner now and that may be as far as we take it. They did not have a Lycoming 4 banger in 1930

no worries - looking forward to the ones you have made already - thanks for the update Paul

[heywooood]

just a bump to see how things are progressing - there just cant ever be enough screenshots of these essential biplanes :mixedsmi:

[Spad54]

just a bump to see how things are progressing - there just cant ever be enough screenshots of these essential biplanes :mixedsmi:

Beta testing will commence next week. The Warner version is finished and there will be one more livery for it. A snazzy yellow and black job. We got distracted working with Ed on the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome scenery but that's nearing completion as well. More on that later

Here is the Warner version in the livery worn by Hal Krier's Great Lakes.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/warner_lakes_zps1d6c9a52.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/warner_lakes_zps1d6c9a52.jpg.html)

[heywooood]

now THAT is a Golden Age Beauty...round engine, open cockpit, two wings and fabulous fabric...in a spiffy red over white...100% awesome sauce

[ThinkingManNeil]

Definitely wanna get my mitts on the Kinner version; truly a Golden Age airplane!

N.