F7F Tigercat New VC for FSX & P3D

[Javis]

Great job, Gordon !!

Superb Gman!!! .....can you give the pilot(s) oxygen masks???

No O2 mask yet but i'll make sure he gets the full monty, including hard helmet.

WIP :



Cheers,
Jan

[gman5250]

Mr. Shupe and Mr. Visser...thank you gentlemen for your support, and more importantly inspiration. You are the primary reason I felt compelled to take this project on.


I got up extra early and went into marathon mode. I've added quite a few more bits, including the new seat, pilot electric panels, canopy track/brackets and upgraded the old aircraft grade nuts to a much nicer version...throughout.

Some progress pics from today's meanderings.

[gman5250]

[gman5250]

Gman you're unreal! I can't believe your mad mad skills. I really really wish I could team up with you on a project but I'd just hold you back!!

Your work is magnificent Rick, you have done a masterful job on your recent skins. I doubt that you would be a hindrance in any joint efforts. I wouldn't rule out the possibility...at all.
Thanks for the atta boy sir!

[TuFun]

I really really wish I could team up with you on a project but I'd just hold you back!!

Really? I bought the F-100 because of your Skyblazers theme. That was a knockout out scheme for me!!! Don't sell yourself short. Your metal work is one of the best!

The multi-talented Mr. G! Putting good use of 3dmax. That's one software beyond my pay scale. Using Blender since one of my favorite artist use this one. He's showing the ropes on using it.

Jan, awesome pilot figure... need those in the C-47.

[gman5250]

The basic modeling is pretty much finished. The next phase will take some time, but I thought I'd share some shots of the model as it's current state of development.

[Dutcheeseblend]

Mag-ni-fi-cent!

[gman5250]

[Mach3DS]

Your work is magnificent Rick, you have done a masterful job on your recent skins. I doubt that you would be a hindrance in any joint efforts. I wouldn't rule out the possibility...at all.
Thanks for the atta boy sir!

Really? I bought the F-100 because of your Skyblazers theme. That was a knockout out scheme for me!!! Don't sell yourself short. Your metal work is one of the best!

The multi-talented Mr. G! Putting good use of 3dmax. That's one software beyond my pay scale. Using Blender since one of my favorite artist use this one. He's showing the ropes on using it.

Jan, awesome pilot figure... need those in the C-47.

Wow. Thanks guys! You're encouragement is very appreciated! Coming from 2 of the big talents, that means a lot to me.

[Animal]

Nice Work! You da GMAN!

[LE151]

Great job, Gordon !!



No O2 mask yet but i'll make sure he gets the full monty, including hard helmet.

WIP :



Cheers,
Jan

You are truly a WIZARD Gman!!!

[YoYo]

Hello, any progress because I see the new project?
Regards.

[Lonewolfee1]

This looks so awesome!!!

[cavaricooper]

Gordon-

There are people here who's talent and skill, added with their altruistic nature, take SOH to a completely unique level amongst aviation simulation forums. We, the recipients of your collective talents, are truly grateful.

Thank-you!

Best- C

[gman5250]

Back in the saddle and modeling full time.

The F7F VC project is expanding to a full exterior/interior 3DS Max project.

My original F7F Tigercat native conversion was a GMAX project, so I've decided to convert the native exterior model to 3DS Max in order to integrate the new VC in it's native format. I've imported the GMAX model into Studio and am doing a full re-model/upgrade with new details and general enhancements. The project involves quite a bit of work modifying the various vectors, rotation points and animations, but the end result will be worth the time invested.

The project is at the point where I am integrating the new detailed VC into the 3DS Max flying model. At this stage I'm working on animations for the exterior and interior models with hi res texturing under way for the new interior.

The answer to the obvious question...yes, I will be doing the two seat and night fighter as well.

Here are some early shots of the project as it stands now. The new airplane will work with existing exterior skins, but the new VC will utilize its own dedicated 4K texture sheets.

[gman5250]

[MustangL2W]

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better.... WOW!!

[Sundog]

You know, I thought we were spoiled when Milton and team created all of these Tigercats for us. Now, to see it's being taken a step further is more than I would have ever hoped for. That's looking great.

[Mach3DS]

Gordon....you are the master my friend. Truly inspiring. Seriously. I really appreciate your time and dedication. Makes me feel like I can push into things I've never tried before. Great job. Really looks awesome!

[Flyboy208]

Jaw dropping detail here Gordon ! Man we are spoiled here at the SOH with so many talented members !!! Mike

[gman5250]

Gordon....you are the master my friend. Truly inspiring. Seriously. I really appreciate your time and dedication. Makes me feel like I can push into things I've never tried before. Great job. Really looks awesome!

Thanks Rick, but I honestly consider myself a student among true masters, whom we all respect and admire. If you are inspired to push yourself to new levels, then I'm happy to have been a small inspiration.
Your work has come so far since you caught the bug...you are an inspiration to me.

[Cirrus N210MS]

Looking Sweet!

[YoYo]

Wow! Thank You for this news!

[roger-wilco-66]

Man, that looks great. A work of art.

Cheers,
Mark

[YoYo]

Man, that looks great. A work of art.

Cheers,
Mark

Maybe in te final someone will do Tacpack upgrade with HVAR and guns .
It could be VERY NICE.