PB4Y-2 Privateer WIP

[tankerguy72]

Ok well my original idea was to build a PB4Y-2 Privateer for FSX but this being my first time modelling and using gmax I will be making this for FS9 with possible update to FSX at a later date. This project is mainly to pay tribute to the airtanker crews all over past and present who put their lives on the line to save lives and property.

I have grown up around airtankers my whole life and recently began studying the 4Y in which Ive met alot of great people and even flown in (and got some stick time) the 4Y Tanker 121. Learning about this aircraft made me start searching for a flight sim model which there was only one. A military model from Wings of Power which was the military model complete with guns and everything which is not what I was looking for. So I decided to give modeling a go. Let me say that I am not a patient person sooo this was not easy. I have to admit I would have been lost in Gmax without the help of Milton Shupe! He has helped me along this whole project and I owe a big thank you to him!

This project has come along way since the begining and its getting alot closer to finishing. Id like to share some photos of the progress up to where we are today with this. I have started to lay down some textures so I hope you guys enjoy and I look forward to sharing this when the project is complete. Ill stop babbling now

[tankerguy72]

and a few more

[Milton Shupe]

Great progress TG!

[pfflyers]

Looks pretty sweet, can't wait to see the finished product.

Didn't known the tankers had a glass nose (should'a looked at your avatar pic closer) , that'd be a fun ride.

[Hurricane91]

TG, that is magnificent!

[HorusJ]

Looking good!
Some years ago when I lived in the Denver area I would watch these(and Neptune,Herc,DC-4)tankers at (then)Jeffco.
Looking forward to flying this big colorful bird!

Joel

[patful]

Oh my! That's beautiful! And just your first project? Amazing. I've been planning on re-installing Gmax and giving it another try. This gives me more incentive. Can't wait to try this one when it's done. Thanks!

Pat

[Milton Shupe]

Oh my! That's beautiful! And just your first project? Amazing. I've been planning on re-installing Gmax and giving it another try. This gives me more incentive. Can't wait to try this one when it's done. Thanks!

Pat

You should patful. Unfortunately, I have deleted all the video tutes I did for Jeremy but if I can help in any way, let me know. :-)

[tankerguy72]

Thanks everyone its been a fun learning process! I cant wait to get it done and start bombing the fires!

[Blackbird686]

Great progress on the model! I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever see one of these for FS9....

BB686

[tankerguy72]

Thanks BB686 if anyone has any pictures or anything they'd like to share I would appreciate it. It would help on the textures.

[patful]

You should patful. Unfortunately, I have deleted all the video tutes I did for Jeremy but if I can help in any way, let me know. :-)

I found your C162 tutorial, thought that would be a good start. Just have to download all the pages, and I'm off. Really slowly. I dabbled with AD2K years ago, but Gmax just terrified me.

[Moses03]

Fantastic!

[p3aewguy]

WOW! I like it!!!! I want it!!!!LOL!!!!!

Dave

[Milton Shupe]

I found your C162 tutorial, thought that would be a good start. Just have to download all the pages, and I'm off. Really slowly. I dabbled with AD2K years ago, but Gmax just terrified me.

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