Good afternoon,
Over the years there have been a number of conversions for FS9 aircraft into multi-lod CFS2 models. These include the P-40 Tomahawk, Westland Whirlwind, Vickers Wellington, Avro Manchester, and soon I hear the Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley and Handley-Page Hampden.
With that in mind, for the Mosquito project I have had several requests for the Phillips raid. To do this, I would really like to have a Lockheed Ventura, an aircraft used by 487 Squadron of the RNZAF.
Luckily, there is an example of one currently being constructed by Milton Shupe. I inquired to him about this model, and received the following response...
Originally Posted by Rami
Milton,
By the nature of your work, I have become increasingly interested in the progress / status of the Lockheed Harpoon / Ventura that you are developing. Because I plan to use this in CFS2, I had some questions for you about it.
1) Is the model multi-lod?
2) Have you, or will you produce a paint kit for it?
3) Would you have any objection to a CFS2 conversion?
I am asking these questions specifically because the Lockheed Ventura / Harpoon was used operationally in Europe by three RAF squadrons, and we are getting close to assembling all major models of British bombers in the ETO. (These would be the Whitley, Hampden, Wellington, Ventura, Halifax, Hudson, Mosquito, Mitchell, Boston, and Lancasters)
This model would be an excellent leap forward in that regard.
Thanks in advance,
His response...
Rami,
Thank you for the interest.
1) Not multi-LOD.
2) There will be a paint kit.
3) I always provide for a CFS2 or 3 conversion by gmax source or an FS2002 or FS2004 exported model.
It will be at least 2 months before I get back to the Vega Ventura.
The external model is complete.
The internal VC model basics are in place.
No mapping has been done.
I would be willing to provide the gmax source at this point if you want it if you have someone who would like to tailor it for CFS2, do the LODs and map it.
Otherwise it will likely be November/December before it is ready.
I understand the importance of LOD's for your project so the gmax source to a knowledgeable CFS2/Gmax person may be the best option.
Optionally, I could map the exterior for you for the AI type aircraft and get that done in a couple weeks.
I am open to variants of the above suggestions and would do what I can to help.
Let me know your thoughts.
Milton
Now...is there anyone who has the Gmax skills to be able to work on this and would be willing to help? Sounds are available for it, but well need panel tweakers, VC helpers, a working .dp file, the whole deal.
Please let me know, and PM myself and Milton with ideas, suggestions, or offers to help!
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