SOH Team Project - Grumman Tracker, Trader, Tracer

**Milton Shupe** · September 11th, 2011, 08:42

Originally Posted by euroastar350

Uncle Milton,

The props and glass have been fully updated, the updated props shown in the shots, will post shots of the updated reflective glass later. I will keep playing with the tailhook to see what comes out of that.

Thank you Euroastar350. Please feel free to do whatever you feel necessary to improve the model or textures. We appreciate your efforts totally.

**Milton Shupe** · September 11th, 2011, 20:08

Just doing some basic VC work here getting new pedals in place, working with seats and center folding console. Trying to get the basic panel and gauge templates set for Diego to work the cockpit textures and gauges. He has started on the main panels, left, center, and right. There are two center consoles plus the overhead console containing the ECU. That is my focus now.

***euroastar350*** · September 11th, 2011, 23:54

Additional progress shots from within FSX......

Have very few materials to convert, ailerons and elevators need animation, landing gear needs to be adjusted as the animation is somewhat different from FS2004 animations.

Finally got the tailhook to work, it only extends in the air and not on the ground.....goes to show that I don't fly military aircraft much

Stay tuned for further progress.

***Matt Wynn*** · September 12th, 2011, 13:35

ok due to real world commitments i've drafted in my good budy Nick (Simkid22) to assist with final work on the panel lines, this'll reduce the amount of time it's taking... darn real world, sure the graphics are good, as are the FPS, but the gameplay sucks...

anyways, not too long now fella's

**Milton Shupe** · September 12th, 2011, 15:41

Originally Posted by Smoothie

ok due to real world commitments i've drafted in my good budy Nick (Simkid22) to assist with final work on the panel lines, this'll reduce the amount of time it's taking... darn real world, sure the graphics are good, as are the FPS, but the gameplay sucks...

anyways, not too long now fella's

Matt,

No problem and no hurry. We have a long way to go yet on the models.

**simkid22** · September 12th, 2011, 16:08

lol that's good news as I'm not as fast as Matt with my brushes but I'm slowly plugging away at these lines.

***Javis*** · September 12th, 2011, 18:42

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Jan,What a great hobby and model. Your attention to detail there was not lost on your digital migration, thankfully. Beautifully done.

We would all be honored to have you contribute on the S2F-1 variant. The -1 was so very prevalent around the world and there are so many uses and liveries to be done. It is certainly a project unto itself. I urge you to do this with our blessings.

You are correct; there is no pilot yet. Thank you for offering.

Ah, yes; great links, pictures, history, and stories. I picked up a few things, and got clarification on the length of the MAD boom extension at 9'.

Thank you very much Jan.

Thank you, Milton and thanks very much for letting me participate !

It will be a great pleasure for me to work on the S2F-1 variant and deliver the pilot figures. I have new, higher poly figures for FSX to offer or low poly for FS9 if needed.

Waiting in anticipation to get started !

Cheers,
Jan

**Milton Shupe** · September 12th, 2011, 19:09

Originally Posted by simkid22

lol that's good news as I'm not as fast as Matt with my brushes but I'm slowly plugging away at these lines.

Hey Nick

Thanks for jumping in and lending a hand. We appreciate that a bunch!

**Milton Shupe** · September 12th, 2011, 19:37

Originally Posted by Javis

Thank you, Milton and thanks very much for letting me participate !

It will be a great pleasure for me to work on the S2F-1 variant and deliver the pilot figures. I have new, higher poly figures for FSX to offer or low poly for FS9 if needed.

Waiting in anticipation to get started !

Cheers,
Jan

Jan,

Thanks. I'll need a low poly version for the FS9 side but I'm sure the hi-poly version would be perfect for the FSX side.

The E1B VC is coming along slowly and I am just doing the basics there.
That will be transferred over to the S2F-3 when done.

After that, I can hopefully convert the S2F to a C1A fairly quickly. From there, you will have a short fuselage starting point for the S2F-1.

**simkid22** · September 12th, 2011, 19:39

No problem Milton! I love that there is a Stoof on the way, last one I had was the Perfect Flight one from way back when and that was showing its age when I bought it. I'm just glad to help

oh and all thats left to add panel lines to is the radome so Matt can get back to weathering it soon!

**Milton Shupe** · September 12th, 2011, 20:00

Pictorial update ...

Focus has been on the lower rear folding console and the overhead console and ECU. Just getting the basic controls in place and animated.

Seats are temporary.

**Milton Shupe** · September 12th, 2011, 20:05

Originally Posted by simkid22

No problem Milton! I love that there is a Stoof on the way, last one I had was the Perfect Flight one from way back when and that was showing its age when I bought it. I'm just glad to help

oh and all thats left to add panel lines to is the radome so Matt can get back to weathering it soon!

Did I send the new radome mapping? I think so.

**simkid22** · September 12th, 2011, 20:11

Yes, I got it from Matt, I was actually the one who brought it up with him since at least VAW-111 had those large bats painted on the back and the old mapping would have been a challenge to say the least to try and do those schemes.

**gaucho_59** · September 13th, 2011, 15:21

Originally Posted by gaucho_59

I am presently on a 2-week tour of Israel and the Holy land... upon my return I will post an extremely simple tutorial on USAF and USN lettering... whereby you can paint letters on the fly... 100% correct and very easy to do... with your PSP or Photoshop shape tools (rectangle and airbrush)
Sorry I have no access to a paint program and my own computer during this trip...

Here is a brief introduction to what could be a tutorial in creating one's own lettering...
very simple, very quick... If there is any interest... I will supply more or answer specific questions...

Attachment 48250

***Javis*** · September 14th, 2011, 03:18

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Jan,Thanks. I'll need a low poly version for the FS9 side but I'm sure the hi-poly version would be perfect for the FSX side..

Would the boys from the A-26 be a good start for a FS9 Tracker,Tracer,Trader crew, Milton ? FSX versions get completely new figures.

The E1B VC is coming along slowly and I am just doing the basics there.
That will be transferred over to the S2F-3 when done.After that, I can hopefully convert the S2F to a C1A fairly quickly. From there, you will have a short fuselage starting point for the S2F-1.

Sounds great, Milton, looking forward to it !

Cheers,
Jan