Craig and Matt's Sopwith Pup Project

[MDIvey]

Hi

If you read this thread....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?73560-Craig-and-Matt-s-Sopwith-Camel-Released-12th&highlight=sopwith+camel

You will know that Craig and I have been considering another collaboration after the Sopwith Camel... we opted in the end for another Sopwith... the Pup.

I've just delivered all the parts for a production standard Pup and a miriad of other parts to allow for all the variations (to mention a few an 80hp le Rhone rotary engine and a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape engine and it destinctive cowl). It's over to Craig now... I'm looking forward to seeing things develop.

I will just state here that we are considering making this payware but we shall see.

Here are some pics for now

Matt

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[lucas81]

Looks great!
Matt, Craig, best of luck on the project! It will be an outstanding add-on for all the old wings lovers
Lucas

[MDIvey]

Thanks Lucas

Matt

[fleurdelys]

Looking forward to the finished product Matt and Craig...

My paintbrush is ready.

Cheers,

Fleurdelys

[Roger]

Fantastic

[Bomber_12th]

Fantastic news! The model already looks superb, Matt, and I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing where Craig takes it next!

It's such an elegant design, with all of the right proportions - it just looks right, and that it would be an enjoyable experience to fly.

[dandog]

Awesome! Can't wait fly that little Pup. The Camel has been a blast. It's a good way to build some flying skills.

[stiz]

hell yea!!

triplane after?? or a cuckoo?

[MDIvey]

Been considering a Triplane as it has a lot of common parts with the Pup but for now I need to get back on with my latest train project.

Matt

[OleBoy]

Amazing. You've been busy Matt! Another great piece of history being made available. I love the modeling you've done. True art in my eyes.

By the way, what else do have tucked away?

[griphos]

Well, I've only recently downloaded and tried out the Camel, but I have to say I've been pretty impressed with it. The Pup is probably the best WWI plane to fly (and clearly my favorite) and so given what I've seen from the Camel, I think I'd be interested in a payware Pup.

[FentiFlier1]

Well, I've only recently downloaded and tried out the Camel, but I have to say I've been pretty impressed with it. The Pup is probably the best WWI plane to fly (and clearly my favorite) and so given what I've seen from the Camel, I think I'd be interested in a payware Pup.

+1

Nice to hear about this!

[MDIvey]

Amazing. You've been busy Matt! Another great piece of history being made available. I love the modeling you've done. True art in my eyes.

By the way, what else do have tucked away?

Not your bag I'm sure Oleboy, but I've got a part built F15C tucked away somewhere. The Pup is new... its only come into being in the last month or so. I put rather intensive effort into getting it done so Craig could start on its journey into FSX.

Matt

[MDIvey]

I received a first test export from Craig recently, so when he says its ok I will show you some pics. Its still untextured and un animated but it does look good.

Matt

[MDIvey]

I Don't think Craig will mind me showing you these pictures of the first test export in FSX...

Matt

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[Roger]

Really looking forward to this. Thanks Matt and Craig:ernae:

[wombat666]

Looking really good!
Harry hawker would be highly impressed.

[MDIvey]

Just to show that progress is being made with this project. As you can see the VC is almost complete. Completing the External textures is the next task Craig is working on. He's done a fantastic Pilot figure for the Pup that has a scarf that flaps in the breeze which is very cool (it wasn't included in this particular build) but we'll show you that later perhaps when the external textures are done.
Matt

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[Bomber_12th]

Excellent, Matt!

I thought of you and Craig when I saw this photo posted by "The Vintage Aviator", showing the cockpit of one of their 'Pup' reproductions (note the compass is of course not period correct - the correct original compasses are very hard to find these days). https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...type=3&theater

[MDIvey]

Nice clear picture John... don't suppose you got one of the Cockpit of a Bristol Bulldog MkIIa up your sleeve? always on the look out for reference for possible future projects.

Matt

[FentiFlier1]

Oh yes... me likes...

And the mention of a certain canine breed makes me prick up my ears...

[MDIvey]

Had to share with you these screenshots Craig sent of the Pup... for the first time its out of its pajama suit of temporary textures... but please bare in mind what you see is still WIP. The metal for example will be looking different (I've already worked out a way of doing that which looks real good)... more well metal like .

Craig did such a lovely job of the leather texturing of the cockpit combing I felt it should have 3D stitching and so over the weekend I made some and as you see Craig has already added it. What a job that was to do but I think it was worth it.

Matt

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[dhazelgrove]

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Mine!!

[Roger]

Wow!
The Pup always was one the prettier WWI aircraft

[OleBoy]

Details, when scaled proportionately add a lot of depth.
It's nice to see where the realism is being taken.