Exhaust outlet setup initially had me stumped - ALL the drawings and colour profiles were WAYYYYY off the mark.
So I went back to REALLY scrutinizing those blurry old photos...
All was happily was revealed when I finally began to SEE.
Off back to my shed...
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Looking great Nigel and I'm looking forward to your Avro.Originally Posted by nigel richards
Exhaust outlet setup initially had me stumped - ALL the drawings and colour profiles were WAYYYYY off the mark.
So I went back to REALLY scrutinizing those blurry old photos...
All was happily was revealed when I finally began to SEE.
Off back to my shed...
I know what you mean about drawings and profiles being off. And I just learned to not count on the accuracy of museum photos. I went back to those about some detail on the canopy I'm sorting out and something suddenly struck me as very odd. In the museum, the canopy sides are inset about 6 inches or so into the fuselage. But every photo I've found taken during it's operational days, it's not. I'm thinking that when it was put back together for the museum after it's '39 crash and ended up upside down in the river, the canopy was probably busted all to pieces. And whoever rebuilt it for the museum had no clue on what an aircraft canopy was supposed to look like. At least I've got a general idea of what it's supposed to look like and how the sections slide back and forth.
The 3 views are almost done now. The prop is pretty much the only thing left fo do.
Let Being Helpful Be More Important Than Being Right.
Thank you, Willy.
With the exception of famed draughtsmen known for their accuracy, I prefer never to put my faith in 3-views other than as a starting point.
Going with gut feeling and keen observation will usually glean a better insight into the subject and its workings.
I've always enormously enjoyed doing research and preparing technical drawings - this is just an extension of the same challenging process.
Familiarity with your subject is fundamental.
There's also the rudiments of a NEW conspiracy theory somewhere in there as well; WHO the heck has grabbed all the blasted engineering drawings! :-)
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Did you leave them in Matts ouzo stash?
Ttfn
Pete
Aboslutely superb attention to detail! And the paint job ... I could wax lyrical about those reflection...
Wow! I know nothing about that plane except I want it. Amazing work. Just proves there is still some great life left in the old FS9 girl. Looking forward to flying this bird.
Sean
These reflections look REAL, as does the rest of the model. The panel work is simply stunning, Nigel. Very Impressive!!
BB686
"El gato que camina como hombre" -- The cat that walks like a man
Thank you, friends :-)
The NEW Wright J-5 cowl has only been 'colour blocked' in for model checking purposes - plenty of scope for details and the 'Metal touch'.
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Crankshaft shroud needs cooling holes, magneto shrouds; edge rivets, then we'll give it the vital service wear, tear, grime, chipped paint.
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Seriously??
This for FS2004??
I'm speechless Nigel
What an incredible model you made!
Huub
You're gonna run out of polygons, Nigel....
BB686
"El gato que camina como hombre" -- The cat that walks like a man
It is rather good, isn't it.
Certainly is, Robin - designed from the outset as a workhorse in both FS9 and FSX, my friend.
(I regularly fly both sims - wouldn't be without either!) :-)
We're finally getting there, Huub. :-)
Your warm encouragement is very much appreciated, Sir.
Thank you!
LOL!You're gonna run out of polygons, Nigel....
BB686
All present and accounted for, Tom :-)
Handful held back in reserve just for minor VC changes I'll be making today to facilitate smooth starting and operation of the Wright J-5 engine (albeit license-built).
Tap, tap, tap...
That's very nice of you to say so, SPman - Thank you :-)
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Jaw dropping & amazing work, Nigel.
Thank you for helping to keep FS2004 alive!
Absolutely outstanding! The model is an incredible work of art.
Thank you for all you're doing for us.
Mark
We're all in this together, Robin - doing a pretty good job of keeping things lively yourself, sir! :-)
The REAL thanks, always goes out to you good folk, my friend - the way I like to see things is the BEST is yet to come!
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Are you referring to the Gauntlet you once mentioned?
............running and seeking cover)
Cheers,
Huub
Well that's the way it could be seen from here, but I've just spent 4 days making VC changes to the Polish bird, and getting an endorsement from the ENGINE shop to make things satisfactorily...
NOISY?
You bet!
The noise endorsement for the Wright J-5 Whirlwind just came through and m'lugs are a ringin'!!! :-)))
We now have 3 soundsets specific to the 3 engine variants of the 621;
1.) Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IV
2.) Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose
3.) Wright J-5 Whirlwind
Now if only I could get that pesky fuel gauge to work!!!:-/
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LOLOL!!!Are you referring to the Gauntlet you once mentioned?
............
Cheers,
Huub
The Gauntlet is confirmed!
But I must finish the three projects - Bounty Launch textures, Scenery, and AVRO's before I start anything NEW. :-)
...........
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Love the way it's turning out Nigel. Work like this makes an aeroplane that I normally wouldn't give a second look, something that will have a it's own spot in the hanger.
Not much progress on my project. Too much real life getting in the way. But even it's just a minutes of work on it, I try to get something done daily. So little has gotten done that of the two originally planned, it's now down to the one seater with the two seater placed behind the back burner for "someday". At least a lot of what I've done for it, can be applied to the one that's still slowly simmering on the front.
When you live on a farm and spring comes early, the winter projects come to a screeching halt.
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[QUOTE=nigel richards;1068490]LOLOL!!!
The Gauntlet is confirmed!
But I must finish the three projects - Bounty Launch textures, Scenery, and AVRO's before I start anything NEW. :-)
YES, YES YES!
It has been a while, so I guess it is about time for me to ask whether there is any progress to report on the Tutor.
Cheers,
Huub
Hang on, Huub - let me just roll back the hangar doors for a sneek peek. :-)It has been a while, so I guess it is about time for me to ask whether there is any progress to report on the Tutor
Cheers,
Huub
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A gentleman always says what he means!
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So far:
Revised fuselage - Observer/Gunner position.
260 h.p Armstrong Cheetah.
Installed Upper Wing Centre section fuel tank.
WIP
Lewis machine gun with mounting - modeled, now mapping.
To Follow:
Revised windshields.
8 x 20 lb practice bombs/racks.
Collapsible Blind Flying Hood.
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A gentleman always says what he means!
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