Introducing the Avia 51

**nigel richards** · December 7th, 2011, 03:20

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Still working on cabin appointments with mainly the seats to change and finish mapping.

Lights, air vents, side panels with pockets and Czech newspapers, Czech posters, door window and recessed handles have been added.

Fine attention to detail Sir. Classy interior.

**Milton Shupe** · December 7th, 2011, 20:26

Thanks.

Finished up the cabin modeling today with new leather seats. I should get the seats and side panels mapped Thursday and send them off to the upholstery shop at "oleboy's".

Meanwhile, still working on the VC for the "156" and "51".

***OleBoy*** · December 7th, 2011, 20:34

Looks nice!

I'm not sure me doing the interior is such a brainiac idea. I've thought about it, and I don't know how I'm going to manage viewing the inside of the model after I place the textures. You might be better off doing it inside the modeling program like you are. I'm open for suggestions on how I'll do this effectively. {shrug}

**Milton Shupe** · December 7th, 2011, 20:39

Originally Posted by OleBoy

Looks nice!I'm not sure me doing the interior is such a brainiac idea. I've thought about it, and I don't know how I'm going to manage viewing the inside of the model after I place the textures. You might be better off doing it inside the modeling program like you are. I'm open for suggestions on how I'll do this effectively. {shrug}

It's easier than you think.And if you would like, I'll send you a model without the fuselage skin so you can view it from spot view. :-)

EDIT: Like this ...

***Hurricane91*** · December 7th, 2011, 21:20

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Finished up the cabin modeling today with new leather seats.

Certainly de luxe accomodations. Thank you for the update.

**nigel richards** · December 8th, 2011, 00:59

Originally Posted by OleBoy

Looks nice!
... I'm open for suggestions on how I'll do this effectively. {shrug}

Suggestion OB; You can do it effectively...You're way!!!

***OleBoy*** · December 8th, 2011, 07:06

Looks like a plan, Milton. I don't do any viewing in the simulator. Not until I get close to final appearance and last checks. Although, if you are doing it that way, there's no reason I can't continue using my usual method like any other project.

Fire away when you are ready.

**nigel richards** · December 11th, 2011, 00:31

Originally Posted by OleBoy

Just doing some last minute fine-tuning today on the sounds for this incredible project. Hopefully shipping over to Milton by this evening.

At my request, he kindly and promptly sent me the latest WIP package yesterday, in order to check sounds to latest aircraft v.

Gentlemen, this aircraft, although still very much in its development stages, has to be seen/flown to be believed!
The thread pics simply cannot convey the truly excellent work input so far.
Its exterior/interior is full of eye-catching goodies, those special little extras that give you that elusive sense of 'being there'.

The above texture is a credit to its author; my sincere congratulations OleBoy!

Flying?

Well, I won't spoil it for you Gentlemen...let's just say it's been a time consuming 'distraction' while developing the sounds...

Can't put the darn thing down!

***JDTinballs*** · December 12th, 2011, 15:36

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

This is on the Avia 156 prop. Anyone know what it is? Who makes it or where I might get a better prop picture for texture?

Sorry for the late reply, that's the French company, Ratier. If you find a good logo image, please let me know. I should know, they were fitted to the DH88 Comet, never did find a decent logo.

Jamie

***JDTinballs*** · December 12th, 2011, 15:40

Originally Posted by Doumet57

Hi Milton !

First of all, I apologize for my English, which is not very well.

I apologize for the late answer but I decided to become a full-membership member when you asked for the name of the propeller manufacturer of the Avia 156. I think, this is the French manufacturer Ratier, I saw this logo on vintage motorcycle (Ratier was a motorcycle manufacturer too during the 50's). I searched on internet some examples but I found this PDF document which is (I think) much better.

I hope it will help You.

Best regards, Doumet.

http://www.mediafire.com/?0izeavb0a59a6r9

Beaten to the punch, should read the whole thread I guess, lol. Thanks Doumet, going to look into your link. I ended up cheating on the Comet paints, as they were initially fitted with Hamiltons and again later fitted with same, I used that logo, During the Race they were fitted with Ratier's though.

Jamie

***JDTinballs*** · December 12th, 2011, 15:54

Doumet,

great stuff, that document is the best I've seen, and I looked hard. It's enough for me to cobble together a logo for both our projects. Still working at getting everything running,but I'll try as soon as I can.

Jamie

***JDTinballs*** · December 12th, 2011, 16:41

Bmp logo, psd also,see link.

Jamie

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**Milton Shupe** · December 12th, 2011, 20:03

Wow! Thanks Jamie. Maybe the painters can put that to good use.

***PeteHam*** · December 12th, 2011, 22:47

I've just found a distant relative of the Avia 51

The Northrop YC-125A Raider ......

http://www.airliners.net/photo/North...5cb4cde74d8e48

Pete.

**nigel richards** · December 13th, 2011, 03:26

Originally Posted by PeteHam

I've just found a distant relative of the Avia 51

The Northrop YC-125A Raider ......

http://www.airliners.net/photo/North...5cb4cde74d8e48

Pete.

Oh buggeration!... what d'ya have to do that for Pete?

I wan't one!

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