Rob Richardson's Cessna 310B Released

[falcon409]

Ready for download!
http://robertjamesrichardson.co.uk/index.html

[mgchrist5]

Thanks for the HU, Ed.

As usual - another great piece of work by Mr. Richardson! I look forward to some 'Blue Canoe' repaints for this one...

[delta_lima]

First the DH125, now the C310 ... great foray into some lesser known non-military a/c ... our hobby needs modelers like you ... Bravo Rob With a wealth of civilian and a few military schemes out there, I hope she gets painted up lots. Just a lovely jewel of a plane, Rob!

Between the '125 and now Bill's L24b, I'm really enjoying the small biz/transport jet type. Makes me wonder if Rob is on a civ/biz a/c kick at the moment ... much good would come of that, would it not? Cessna Citation II, Lockheed JetstarII, Dassault Falcon 10 ...

Anyway, Rob - thanks for the '310. Lovely little time capsule, she is ...



ps - love how you rendered the window tint ...

[expat]

Superb! Thanks Rob!!

[Portia911]

Excellent news! Thanks Rob for another gem.
Love the period ad, with those colours and styles there's almost a 'Thunderbirds' feel to it - just need the pilots to look a little more like marionettes . . .

[srgalahad]

Thank you Mr. Richardson!

Back in my youth the Cessna dealer I worked for had that tacky Honey/Temple Gold scheme as their demonstrator. Needless to say, the ramp staff had a different description of the colours than the PR guys... But I still fell in love with the B & C models. None of us were happy when Cessna went to the 'zoomy' canted, pointed tanks. Between the sharp points and knife-like seams on the tanks (at head level) it became a safety hazard, esp. when fueling at night or in a rush.

Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

[Bjoern]

Thanks, Rob!

Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

Swept tailfin? Rounded nose?

[robcarrich]

Here's a little coincidence.
The “310” was downloaded 310 times yesterday.
Should anyone want the paintkit just email me and I’ll send a link.

RobR

[robcarrich]

Thank you Mr. Richardson!


Quiz: What's the easiest way to tell the difference between the "B" and "C" models?

They both had the upright fin so I think it may be something to do with the small set of vents on the engine nacelles.

[expat]

Engine nacelles ran all the way over the wing to the trailing edge?

[511Flyer]

Just called to say "Thank You" Rob.

[txnetcop]

Excellent aircraft Rob!
Ted

[noddy]

[johnwillimas2]

Thanks, Rob, an excellent addition to my hangar.

[pbearsailor]

I just dug out logbook number one to refresh my memory as to why this airplane scared me so much the first time I flew it.

It was December 22, 1975, and I had a total time of 55.9 hours and had gotten my Private license 10 days earlier. I got a chance for an hour of dual in N6086, a C-310, not even an A or a B, an ex military C-310. Wasn't going to turn the chance down, even though all my time was in 150's and 172's. I knew absolutely nothing.

I still remember the runway lights going by twice as fast as anything I'd ever seen, but by the end of the hour I had partially caught up and I had that one hour of multi engine time. Then it broke and was grounded.

On September 2, 1976, I got to fly it again. I now had 300 hours and was single engine Commercial and Instrument rated and a Flight Instructor. I remember that it was still broken and my instructor, who was also the examiner, had to replace some tubing before it would go. On September 7, I had 9.7 hours of multi time, including that first scary hour and had my Multi Engine Rating. That ability to log twin time got my flying career going.

Thanks so so much for this one, Rob. It means a lot to me.

Cheers,
steve

[Crusader]

Rob , an excellent job as always . I love flying the 310 . Ed , we need one of these since we're two old retired USAF Reservists .

[falcon409]

Rob , an excellent job as always . I love flying the 310 . Ed , we need one of these since we're two old retired USAF Reservists .

lol, yep. . . .I agree.

[robcarrich]

Peter Watkins is on the case, should be ready soon.

RobR

[srgalahad]

Engine nacelles ran all the way over the wing to the trailing edge?

Bingo!

The change from O-470M to IO-470D engines necessitated/allowed the change. The "B" had the twin stacks as modeled by Rob. The "C" had them collected into a single rectangular exhaust that led back to the training edge. If you go seeking pics look for old ones as a lot of early 310s were modified with after-market systems or more extensive changes ( like baggage locker nacelles and under-wing exhausts)

310C ad:


Here are links to two photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/398606...n/photostream/ (always loved that retractable step!)
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Masli...c62d857318d34b

The AOPA discussion of the 310:
http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/A...y/1/Cessna-310

and an interesting discussion of some of the design work and flight characteristics of the early 310:
http://airfactsjournal.com/2012/10/d...he-cessna-310/

[peterwatkins2]

Getting there!

[robcarrich]

Looking forward to that one Peter!

[Bushpounder]

Beautiful aircraft, Rob. THANK YOU!!!! I can't wait to do some repaints on her. How about an Aztec next?

Don

[pbearsailor]

How about an Aztec next?

Don

I was afraid to ask, Don. But since you did, me too.

-steve

[peterwatkins2]

Have just uploaded the Blue Canoe to FlightSim.com. Hopefully will be available tomorrow.

[falcon409]

Outstanding job. I'm working on the light blue version. Pics as I get it to a point of showing something. Thanks for the livery. . .well done.