A Lockheed "Rounder"

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks guys; I like the port hinge better too. Just makes more sense.

[Sunny9850]

More optical illusions, good that way I am not the only one. The additional shots you posted, especially the second one http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...4&d=1337693002 do show the curved look of the front windows I was "missing" in the other ones.

So I apologize for making a mess out of things. Everything looks fine now from here.

Stefan

[Milton Shupe]

Thanks for all the input guys. Work continues on the exterior model mapping. Progress has been slowed a bit by the Warbirds Archive moves to the new library and other fun things. But, fear not, I am on it. :-) Got the major body parts mapped and moving on to the engines components now.

[Milton Shupe]

For "round" engines, especially for the cowlings, would you prefer a cylindrical map (one piece rounded surface template), or a 4-sided template like the fuselage is typically done.

I have done them both ways depending on the preferences of the artists.

The AT-11 and A26 used cylindrical but some like the 4-sided to make things easier to line up with the nacelles, or because the cylindrical scale is sometime different than expected.

Any input helpful.

Thanks

[Milton Shupe]

I will map these major component groups together (red and gold separately) so we can get some good exhaust, oil, and heat stains under the flaps.

There is a lot going on here so maybe 4-sided maps would flow better.

[Milton Shupe]

Okay, here are the results of mapping the 4-sided way, with the cowling, cowl flaps, and nacelle mapped separately and then merged onto one template.

It has promise as it allows a contiguous paint flow front to rear especially on the sides and top.

[PRB]

I can see this plane is going to be my favorite Milton Aviation Industries product. She's looking so nice! Second would be the F7F, the Howard 500, the Grizzley, and the Commanders. And the Grumman Trackers...

[nigel richards]

Okay, here are the results of mapping the 4-sided way, with the cowling, cowl flaps, and nacelle mapped separately and then merged onto one template.

It has promise as it allows a contiguous paint flow front to rear especially on the sides and top.

Milton, that looks like highly ergonomic use of the texture area Sir.
It'll make for great detailing.

Most tempting indeed!

[Milton Shupe]

Milton, that looks like highly ergonomic use of the texture area Sir.
It'll make for great detailing.

Most tempting indeed!

Thank you Nigel, but I am still wrestling with the vertical surfaces on the lower and upper thirds. If one wanted to do really detailed work, these areas will cause headaches (blurring or stretching of textures). So, not my final take on this ... still agonizing over a better way.

[Matt Wynn]

oh boy oh boy oh boy! eagerly waiting now

time to order me in some new spray cans for my paint Hangar

[wbuchart]

Milton, this incredible. Like PRB, I think this could be my favorite too....and as much as I love the Cat and the AT-11 (heck, I love all your planes, I still go back to the Executive for some joyriding)

Thank you, and thanks to all the skinners and sound guy (Nigel I guess?) when they get going...

[Milton Shupe]

Well, thank you sir. It is nice to hear.

Had to put the Harpoon on a temporary hold as we get these library moves done but should be back on it by the end of the week.

Only thing I'm working on now is Tankerguy72's PB4Y-2 flight model and it is coming along great.

We have the Dash 7's textures and sounds coming along, the Avia 57's textures and sounds coming all from Nigel, and the Harpoon still in mapping phases.

Lots to come in the coming months. :-)

I would like to see N2056 take on the Tigercat's FSX and VC transition if he gets to a reasonable point that it could happen.

[nigel richards]

[QUOTE=Milton Shupe;720232]Well, thank you sir. It is nice to hear.

Had to put the Harpoon on a temporary hold as we get these library moves done but should be back on it by the end of the week.

Only thing I'm working on now is Tankerguy72's PB4Y-2 flight model and it is coming along great.

We have the Dash 7's textures and sounds coming along, the Avia 57's textures and sounds coming all from Nigel, and the Harpoon still in mapping phases.

Lots to come in the coming months. :-)

I would like to see N2056 take on the Tigercat's FSX and VC transition if he gets to a reasonable point that it could happen.[/QUOTE]

Yes Sir!

Good enough inspiration for the ALL-NEW WIP Tigercat sounds to be alloted their relevant schedule.

But first things, first!

Back to my workshop - see you all soon

Happy flying!

[Milton Shupe]

The major body parts are now mapped. Time to get serious about all those smaller parts now. :-)

[Moses03]

Poon!