A Lockheed "Rounder"

[PeteHam]

Milton .... You Da Man

The Lockheed looks great, even unpainted it's still a work of art.

I'd be happy to have it 'as is'

Pete.

[patful]

From here: http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/pv/pv-2_walk.shtml



Other links:
http://warbirdinformationexchange.or...p?f=26&t=26851
http://www.royalaviation.com/Warbirds.php

[Blackbird686]

Looking at the latest pics you posted, Milton... looks like you've nailed it as far as the overall shape of the Harpoon. This is a pudgy little airplane but despite it's somewhat less than threatening appearance, it packed a mean punch. Just judging from the diagrams and photos that I have here, and reading a little history about the plane.

BB686

[Firekitten]

That looks incredible Milton! Just seen this, wow... you're one tallented hombre....



(PS; is it wrong I thing the ventura is a little cute looking?)

[Milton Shupe]

@patful: thanks, I will use that to double check my work :-)

@BB686: Well, it is accurate at least to the 3-views used to model it :-)

@firekitten: thank you; just doing what I can to provide freeware to the masses while enjoying myself in the process. :-) Like the A26B/C project of years ago, I like to get folks here involved as they help improve the end product tremendously. And I really appreciate all the research and input provided during the process; it helps immensely. Thank you for contributing to the FSX Native A26 improvements.

EDIT: The Ventura is a bit different animal than the Harpoon and Lodestar. After these two aircraft, I hope I have the enthusiasm left to do the Ventura and similar variants.

[patful]

thanks, I will use that to double check my work :-

Not being picky, just make sure you get that toilet paper holder modeled correctly! Kidding. First time I've ever seen one of those in a warbird, though I'm sure most long-range aircraft had them.

[rpjkw]

I came back to FS in 2004 (FS9) and one of the first aircraft I downloaded was your wonderful Howard. So began a love affair with anything created by Milton Shupe. In fact, the Howard was the first FS aircraft I successfully landed.

In anticipation of the Rounder, I'm in the process of upgrading my 8 yo rig in order to enjoy FS9 again and especially flying the socks off your new creation. I'm hoping the new rig will be ready before the new Lockheed so I won't go crazy.

Thank you for all the work you have done and what you have given to this great hobby. I also thank the team you've assembled for all your projects and all the SOH members who have offered suggestions and encouragement.

Bob

[Milton Shupe]

From here: http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/pv/pv-2_walk.shtml



Other links:
http://warbirdinformationexchange.or...p?f=26&t=26851
http://www.royalaviation.com/Warbirds.php

patful,

I used your photo to tweak and improve the vertical stabilizer; it helped alot. Thanks

rpjkw, thank you sir. I appreciate your comments and hopefully the Harpoon and Lodestar can be enjoyed just as much as the Howard 500.

[fliger747]

The red disk? A gust lock?

T

[patful]

The red disk? A gust lock?

T

Must be. More views of them:

[patful]

patful,

I used your photo to tweak and improve the vertical stabilizer; it helped alot. Thanks

You're welcome. Glad I could finally contribute something.

[Milton Shupe]

The red disk? A gust lock?

T

LOL Yes, part of the picture used to tweak the shape of the vtail/rudder/trimtab.

[Sunny9850]

Indeed a gust lock of the "simple, but effective variety". As you can see it gets installed through the hinge gap between the vertical stab and the rudder surface.
In it's most basic form it consists of two wooden disks of sufficient diameter to create a surface area that will not damage the aircraft surfaces when wind forces are applied, and a long bolt and a wing-nut.
One disk on each side and the wing nut tightened up on the straightened controls and you are all set.

Typically a long streamer is attached on one side to make it more obvious to the crew and avoid that nasty surprise of locked controls when accelerating down the runway after skipping "CIGARS"

Cheers
Stefan

[Milton Shupe]

Well, a little more progress today adding overhead windows, pitot tubes, main gear braces, tweaked vertical tails, door, refined flaps trailing edges, and inside fuselage walls.

Hope to finish the exterior modeling by Friday and start the interior and VC modeling on the weekend.

I still have little items to do, antennas, prop blade shapes, nose guns, hardpoints, flap guides, nacelle to wing interfaces, etc. but should get all that done this week.

[Blackbird686]

Looks superb so far, Milton. Geezz, that really is a 'tubby' little airplane...lol!

BB686