Erco 415 Ercoupe(freeware) released 17may12

[falcon409]

Well heck Liohheart, I hadn't noticed that so that's not the animation I'm talking about. Now I'm wondering if I missed anything else.

RD

Edit: Here's a hint....it has something to do with vibration....

The Exhaust Stacks!!
:salute:

[rdaniell]

The Exhaust Stacks!!
:salute:

Congratulations! You win the no prize prize...

RD

[falcon409]

Congratulations! You win the no prize prize...

RD

:salute::salute::USA-flag::USA-flag:. . . .I am deeply honored, lol, lol. . . .I think!! lol

[Lionheart]

Well.. I have to go check that out. arrgh... Cant believe I missed that.





Bill

[scotsman]

First, I'd like to thank Craig for this wonderful little plane.
It's fun to fly and also fun to paint

When he first announced it some time ago, I decided to buy a sim-yoke and wait - that was well worth it!

here are two WIPs that will, however, take some more time 'cause I'm a bloody beginner in skinning planes.
Attachment 66310Attachment 66311

btw: where can I find the rudder and elevator hinges with the templates?
And does anyone know that cat (it's the nose art of D-EOPI)Attachment 66312


Mike

[ryanbatc]

Thanks a lot I'm downloading now!

[Sundog]

And does anyone know that cat (it's the nose art of D-EOPI)
Mike

That cat is an F-14 Tomcat logo/community patch. That's why it has two tails. Search Tomcat patches and markings and you should be able to find that exact one. There were variations on that theme.

[scotsman]

Got it!

Thank you for your help, Sundog.
Next step is to learn how to fiddle with the alpha channels to get a better metal finish to the fuselage.

Mike

[scotsman]

still learning, thus N94407 is still another WIP but I got hooked by this plane

Mike

[rdaniell]

Scotsman, that's a good looking airplane (both versions). Do you have access to the full scale version?

RD

[full]

Looking good scotsman ! will these be released ?

[scotsman]

Sorry, no access to any Real-lifeErcoupe.
On the other hand, there are lots of pics available on the internet.
I am currently working on 4 projects:
D-EOPI, the oldest coupe in Germany. Will last longer as I am struggling with polished metal surfaces
HB-ERB, the yellow/red one from Switzerland. I have to learne the use of some Photoshp features to create the red lining on the fuselage.
N94407: same with the lining
D-ERCO, my current (fictional) personal ride for low and slow.

For all versions I will have to do lot of work on the interior - all by try-and-error ;-).
Currently, I am fiddling with wall carpets on D-ERCO.

Craig, where can I find the elevator and rudder hinges on the templates?

All skins can be made available here on SOH when finished (please be patient).
This gem is currently much underestimated by us sim pilots, in my opinion.

Mike

[rdaniell]

Sorry, no access to any Real-lifeErcoupe.....This gem is currently much underestimated by us sim pilots, in my opinion.

Mike

Too bad about your not being able to get a ride in a real-life Ercoupe. It is a fun little airplane to fly. Wish I had the money to get myself another one. Unfortunately, they cost a whole lot more now than the $ 5,500.00 U.S. I paid for mine back in 1985. But, thanks to Craig ,:salute: I can fly "Scrappy II" in FSX anytime I want. No hanger fee, no insurance, no annual inspection expenses, no fuel expense, etc.

RD

[scotsman]

Agreed. RD. And also no disturbing pedals under my desk any more.
I simply clip on the yoke (that I bought only for the ercoupe) and go.
No more diving under the desk to get the hardware to its place - just fun flying...that few remaining time after learning to paint her .
OK, I will have to install all that other equipment if I want to fly any other plane, but currently I do not feel the need for that.

Mike

[full]

Hey guys, I really like D-ERCO !

Mike you will find the hinges on Ercoupe3_T & Ercoupe4_T, highlighted below.

Attachment 66963

[scotsman]

Thanks Craig - back to the paintshop now.:salute:

Mike

[rdaniell]

"OK, I will have to install all that other equipment if I want to fly any other plane, but currently I do not feel the need for that." Mike


Same for me Mike. I've been virtually reliving some of the flights I made in "Scrappy II." And for any of you'll here at the Outhouse who have not downloaded this airplane, you sure don't know what you're missing.


RD

[Reddog]

They are looking good

[Reddog]

I have to say thou that the RG is fast becoming my favorite. Had it in the shop and the crew pulled the 150 out and shoehorned in a 260HP fuel injected turbo charged engine and added a constant speed prop and a MP gauge to the panel. it really moves now, 150kt cruise and tops out around 185kts

[scotsman]

Interior of D-ERCO is comming along quite good.
I have to sort out the ribs now to get them painted to match the ivory and green areas in the cockpit.:isadizzy:
The stitched wall covering is from an old C-47 cockpit

@Craig: how can I get rid of the "old" reg No on the two lables (cockpit and ID-Plate)?

Mike

[scotsman]

Exterior on D-ERCO and N94407 done.
Interior is in process :isadizzy:

Searching the WEB, I already found two new nice Ercoupes

Mike