As the nature of things progress...

[nigel richards]

Friends; in answer to interest and requests on how various projects are shaping up, I'll do my best to keep all you good folk updated.

So here goes...first shot;

No.1 priority is the completion of Milton's amazing Grumman Mallard (turboprop) VC textures and sounds.

The textures are very near completion. Simultaneously doing some touch-ups on gauges, tackling light maps in a few days.
As usual, Milton has most graciously done mapping marvels to satisfy our greediness for resolution.

We already have a good working base for the soundtrack - received 3 very awesome CD's from the Skipper - packed with authentic Mallard sound material, a couple of days ago. So this can be expected to significantly boost up the present level of din!







I have already posted some screenies on the relevant thread for Milton's Grumman Mallard and will continue to do so.
The pics here are to illustrate the exciting way projects are so often inter-realated.

[nigel richards]

So, not forgetting the Bounty scenery Project...

[nigel richards]

If anyone would be interested in making the Bounty Scenery a TEAM Project, I would be thrilled to provide all source Materials to bring this overdue Project to fruition.

Most of the items needed, are already in place - most of the work would be lightweight Adex scenery for the airfield and some tinkering with Sbuilder to adjust surroundings.

[nigel richards]

The AVRO Trainers Project now comprises 6 models.

1. AVRO 621 Trainer (early 5-cyl Mongoose powered)
2. AVRO 621 Trainer (close-cowled 7-cyl Lynx powered)
3. AVRO 621 Tutor (Townend cowled Lynx).

All 3 basic versions have now been fitted with custom-built floats, representing 3 additional models.

[nigel richards]

The Tutor models and textures are now a culmination of 8 months work.

And I cannot even begin to Express in words, my deeply felt gratitude and esteem for Milton Shupe.
Without his most gracious inspiration, advice and mentoring, I wouldn't have made it beyond the first poly.

This one's in your honour, Sir.

[nigel richards]

Yesterday, Roman Stoviak most brilliantly pushed the quality margins up beyond the horizon with the addition of fully automated leading edge slats!

Of-course, if you want to aerobat the AVRO's (and I know most of you will), you simply just click the lever back to LOCK!




YES! He did that, too..