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  1. #176
    No doubt Manfred did an awesome job and hasn't this model been around for years. Also I want to thank Gordon Leith of the RAF Museum for details and articles on Monty's C-47.

    Also this one rendition of "OKLAHOMA GAL" for Dave at Pacific Dakota Restorations. He is restoring her to fly status and when he gets her painted I can update this rendition.



    Many years ago...



    No cowl flaps!



    Today...






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  2. #177

    Allmost perfect masterpiece

    Javis

    Thank you for your comment!
    I can completely understand your comprehensive arguments and will happily continue flying with this magnificent creation.
    There is only one thing, I must disagree with you and that is: the nose profile is not completely perfect like nothing else
    made by a human being! I only wanted to hear, is it possible and reasonable to try to improve it before the final release.
    I wish all the best for the project in the future and yourself as well!
    For my part the case is closed.

    Cheers to you too!
    Vesa

  3. #178
    Quote Originally Posted by VesaJuhani View Post
    the nose profile is not completely perfect like nothing else
    made by a human being!
    Right you are ! And i dare say stuff made by Mother Nature isn't always perfect neither, is it .. I mean, why does she make us loose our hair ? Why does she make us go to the dentist ? Why does she make us fat if we eat carbohydrates ? Why did she create Frans Bauer ? The list is endless...

    Perfection what we seek it is not, young padawan, appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural and virtual objects and processes it is.

    I wish all the best for the project in the future and yourself as well!
    Thank you, Vesa.

    For my part the case is closed.
    Good!

    Cheers,
    Jan
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    Quote Originally Posted by Javis View Post
    Why did she create Frans Bauer ?

  6. #181
    More skin enhancements... panel lines, hazing, metal warping, and scratches effected by lighting.








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  7. #182
    Hiya,

    Quote Originally Posted by TuFun View Post
    More skin enhancements... panel lines, hazing, metal warping, and scratches effected by lighting.
    Looking beautiful!!!!

    Wishfully thinking: will there be a paintkit with these enhancements?

    Kind regards,

    Marcel

  8. #183
    Quote Originally Posted by mgr View Post
    Hiya,



    Looking beautiful!!!!

    Wishfully thinking: will there be a paintkit with these enhancements?

    Kind regards,

    Marcel
    I think I can put one together once the final version is finalized.

    It's been quiet on the development side, all I can do is wait just like rest of you guys.
    In the meantime I can try different stuff in Photoshop.



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  9. #184

    Gordon Leith

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    Archive & Library
    RAF Museum


    Sent this article when researching this bird.

    Article from the "The Royal Air Force Review"


    October 1948 Vol. 4 No. 3 of "The Royal Air Force Review"


    On the ground, as in the air, the same high standards are the rule, and the crews are among the Air Force's best tradesmen. They are particularly proud of their aircraft and the hand-polishing is just an outward manifestation of the pride. It may be wearying work, polishing the entire fabric of an aircraft with metal polish and a handful of rag, but it is done by hand because machine buffing would gradually thin down the heads of the aluminum rivets. And, when there are not enough ground crew to do the work, the aircrews themselves take time off from their training and lend a hand. The results: a No. 24 Squadron aircraft stands out on the airfield like an "export only" job...


    But exterior glitter is not the only thing that makes them exceptional. Many are "special" inside as well.The Chief of Air Staff Dakota is said to be one of the world's most luxurious aircraft. Its floors are carpeted, its fuselage paneled in walnut and lined overhead with cream pigskin. Its soft amber interior lights are built-in and have push-button switches for each. Five swiveling armchairs upholstered in brown leather, two settees which can be converted into bunks for night flying, and two small cream leather-covered stools complete the seating accommodation. A Concealed radio set provides soft music (the engines are barely audible in the main cabin) and an altimeter, airspeed indicator and clock over the door.


    As for Field Marshal Montgomery's aircraft, he designed the interior himself with the same workmanship and finish as described above, but has neither bunks nor galley. He rarely sleeps or takes meals in the air, but spends most of his time reading and writing.



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  10. #185
    Quote Originally Posted by mgr View Post
    Hiya,



    Looking beautiful!!!!

    Wishfully thinking: will there be a paintkit with these enhancements?

    Kind regards,

    Marcel
    Just to let you know, paintkit in the making... basic skinny version seen here. Getting ready when final C-47 project is released.

    FSX-SE Natural metal









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  11. #186

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuFun View Post
    Just to let you know, paintkit in the making... basic skinny version seen here. Getting ready when final C-47 project is released.

    FSX-SE Natural metal
    Thanks a lot.

    Marcel

  12. #187
    Great looking pics!! With visuals like that, I can't wait to see the Final.....
    Rob Schreiber

  13. #188
    Testing blend option (stroke) methods on rivets...






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    Ted that is soooooooooo absolutely fantastic
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    Quote Originally Posted by txnetcop View Post
    Ted that is soooooooooo absolutely fantastic
    Thanks... makes for some very good pop rivets and for the first image one can make nice flat rivets with a few changes (not shown).

    Not to mention getting rid of the old FS9 style rivets... old habits.



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  17. #192
    Very impressive, don't work to hard, you could go blind working on all those rivets!
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  18. #193
    Quote Originally Posted by Duckie View Post
    Pick a superlative, Ted, any superlative! Pick more than one! They all apply.
    Thanks Duckie... much respect to you also!!! Beautiful work on the B-26 military skins!

    As for all those little tools in CS6 I've never tried, well lets see what this does. The fx features are awesome!

    Also those guys over at War Thunder gave some insight on some of this stuff too. Big plus and inspiration!

    Mr. Raccoon (brodyaga_enot)... some of his work...

    https://cdn-live.warthunder.com/uplo...3+01.07.49.jpg

    https://cdn-live.warthunder.com/uploads/2b/b461afacbd618b04bb35c9a6e6b4a073ba32a4/shot+2016.01.11+22.07.23.jpg





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  19. #194
    Quote Originally Posted by blanston12 View Post
    Very impressive, don't work to hard, you could go blind working on all those rivets!
    My mouse...err... rivet gun has been acting up lately! Shades are also a requirement.



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  20. #195
    Ted, where the heck do you find the patience for this work.

    You just never stop to amaze us with your results.
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  21. #196
    Quote Originally Posted by manfredc3 View Post
    Ted, where the heck do you find the patience for this work.

    You just never stop to amaze us with your results.
    Manfred/Jan C-47 project is still in development as far as I know, so I still have nothing to do but work on textures and learn to use cool features Photoshop has to offer. Haven't even started using Illustrator just yet. Something for me to look forward to next year.



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  22. #197
    Quote Originally Posted by txnetcop View Post
    Ted that is soooooooooo absolutely fantastic
    Have you flown the Xplane version? Flown it for awhile but not the current update. Sounds need to be improved though on their end.
    Jan's cockpit look pretty good in Xplane!



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  23. #198
    Ted, your work looks just amazing, but so do those warthunder shots I must say.
    You can find most of my repaints for FSX/P3D in the library here on the outhouse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TuFun View Post
    Have you flown the Xplane version? Flown it for awhile but not the current update. Sounds need to be improved though on their end.
    Jan's cockpit look pretty good in Xplane!
    Yes, fantastic to have it in X-Plane!
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    Did a flight today in Xplane...








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