New planes and repaints wishlist

[BoeingvsAirbusNKL]

Well, it is the new year.

I have a wishlist of new planes for fs2004.

Player flyable wishlist
Antonov An-32 Cline
Antonov An-70 that's freeware
Antonov An-71 Madcap
Antonov An-158 and An-178
Beriev A-40 Albatross
Sukhoi T-50 pak fa stealth fighter
Xian Y-20 cargo plane from China

Repaints wishlist
Korean people's air force Il-76
Antonov airlines new livery for Thomas Ruth fs9 an-124

If anyone else have other wishes... feel free to post a reply to this thread.

[Desert Rat]

Mine,

HS Harrier GR.3
HS Sea Harrier FRS.1
Blackburn Buccaneer (all or any variations)
Sepecat Jaguar RAF Variants

For your wishlist, maybe a post over at the Russian Avsim would be more likely to reap rewards?

[jackryan172]

Well, it is the new year.

I have a wishlist of new planes for fs2004.

Player flyable wishlist

Sukhoi T-50 pak fa stealth fighter
Xian Y-20 cargo plane from China

I would also like to add the J-20, J-31, and the J-17 from China.

Sean

[Blackbird686]

I know this will probably never come to be but, a Lockheed/Sikorsky AH-56 "Cheyenne". The helicopter that thinks it's an aeroplane.

BB686:US-flag:

[HorusJ]

I second the Cheyenne!
Others on my dream list are: YC-125 Raider, Nanchang CJ-6, Tora Kates-Vals-and Zekes, and a all-new Seversky P-35.
Never stop dreaming:biggrin-new:

[SSI01]

I know this will probably never come to be but, a Lockheed/Sikorsky AH-56 "Cheyenne". The helicopter that thinks it's an aeroplane.

BB686:US-flag:

I'll third it - and add a Mojave as well.

[Tom Clayton]

I've been wanting one of these ever since the first one flew!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_Nemesis_NXT

[rpetty]

I love things experimental to fly. I'd like to see any of the Golden Age of Flight Test aircraft:

Bell X-2
Northrop X-4 Bantam
Bell X-5
Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Boeing X-20 Dyna Soar
X-24B
HL-10
M2-F2/3
Lockheed XV-4 Hummingbird
Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
XF-107

On the contemporary side:

JF-17
Indian Tejas
Textron Skorpion

Long wishlist, but one can dream...

[Milton Shupe]

I second the Cheyenne!
Others on my dream list are: YC-125 Raider, Nanchang CJ-6, Tora Kates-Vals-and Zekes, and a all-new Seversky P-35.
Never stop dreaming:biggrin-new:

Great list of possibilities in this thread.

HorusJ, I have the YC-125 Raider on my list, but my current filler project is the Vultee XP-54.
Just got it in the sim2 days ago, and got it mapped for textures today.

That should make rpetty happy. :-)

Looking for a painter who can also do a paint kit for the Vultee XP-54.

[aeromed202]

Second the Nemesis and maybe this too...

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45884&stc=1

even comes with instructions!

[MustangL2W]

More paints for the wonderful MILVIZ T-50 Bamboo Bomber - Williams Field 42-71559 Y-187 With Red Cowlings

Noordyne UC-64A Norseman by Alabeo
North American B-25J Mitchell Accusim by A2A
Stinson L-1 Vigilant
BT-13 Valiant

Cessna 421 by either Carenado or Alabeo

Cessna Sovereign by Carenado
Citation X+ by Carenado

[l'iguane]

Will probably never happen but still :
a Dassault Falcon 10/100 corporate bullet :jump:

L'iguane

[Motormouse]

Mine,

HS Harrier GR.3
HS Sea Harrier FRS.1
Blackburn Buccaneer (all or any variations)
Sepecat Jaguar RAF Variants



All of the above at UKmil web-site.
Granted one or two could do with updating.

Ttfn

Pete

[Motormouse]

I love things experimental to fly. I'd like to see any of the Golden Age of Flight Test aircraft:

Bell X-2
Northrop X-4 Bantam
Bell X-5
Ryan X-13 Vertijet
Boeing X-20 Dyna Soar
X-24B
HL-10
M2-F2/3
Lockheed XV-4 Hummingbird
Ryan XV-5 Vertifan
XF-107

On the contemporary side:

JF-17
Indian Tejas
Textron Skorpion

Long wishlist, but one can dream...

XF-107 you can get from Virtavia/Alphasim freeware.
X-24 done by Tim aka Piglet Conrad, at usual places.

Ttfn

Pete

[menef]

My dreams:
NA F86D/ F86K
Republic RF84F Thunderflash
Aermacchi MB339
P47D (bubbletop)
Hawker Tempest
Cessna T37

[Blackbird686]

My dreams:
NA F86D/ F86K
Republic RF84F Thunderflash
Aermacchi MB339
P47D (bubbletop)
Hawker Tempest
Cessna T37

There is an excellent Hawker Tempest II, done by Dave Hanvey and Paul Barry, the Alphasim Hawker Tempest may still be available on the freeware Virtavia/Alphasim site. Look no further than "Gnoopy" for a superb P-47D with the clearview (bubble) cockpit. I believe there is an Aermacchi MB-339 available over at Simviation and several paints for the same by Garry Smith on his site.

BB686:US-flag:

[Desert Rat]

All of the above at UKmil web-site.
Granted one or two could do with updating.

Ttfn

Pete

I know about those but if this is a wish list it would be the Jaguar that was previewed by Alphasim/Virtavia a few years back that vanished with it's designer, the DSB Banana with a decent VC and Harriers with a VC.

TTFN
Jamie

[Mick]

My dreams:
NA F86D/ F86K
Republic RF84F Thunderflash
Aermacchi MB339
P47D (bubbletop)
Hawker Tempest
Cessna T37

We have all of those already.

F-86D by Ito (One of his later planes, with VC) and by David Wooster (very sophisticated model, very basic textures)
RF-84F by AlphaSims/Virtavia (now freeware)
MB.339 by by Paolo Zamparo
P-47D Bubbletop by AlphaSims, Scrubby, (and Gnoopy if you count the P-47M, which is a re-engined D)
Tempest by David Hanvey and Paul Barry
Cessna T-37 by D'Attomo & Quai

You have some downloading to do!

[Mick]

Long my most wanted helo: Sikorsky S-56 / HR2S / H-37 Mohave

A state of the art B-45 Tornado with both B-45 and RB-45 models

Lockheed XF-90 with USAF and Blackhawk skins

Martin T3M on wheels and floats

Martin PM-1 and PM-2

Douglas PD

Keystone B-3 / B-4 / B-6 bomber

Curtiss B-2 Condor bomber

Martin MB-1, preferably including a long-nose MBT version

Lockheed F-94B (not the same plane as the F-94C that we have)

Curtiss F6C on wheels and floats

Curtiss XP-37

I'm sure I;ll think of more as soon as I hit Send...

[HorusJ]

Great list of possibilities in this thread.

HorusJ, I have the YC-125 Raider on my list, but my current filler project is the Vultee XP-54.
Just got it in the sim2 days ago, and got it mapped for textures today.

That should make rpetty happy. :-)

Looking for a painter who can also do a paint kit for the Vultee XP-54.

Milton,that DOES make me VERY happy! And thanks for considering the Raider! It could share the ramp with the Avia 57(one of my favs):adoration:

HorusJ

[Milton Shupe]

Milton,that DOES make me VERY happy! And thanks for considering the Raider! It could share the ramp with the Avia 57(one of my favs):adoration:

HorusJ

It would have already been done except I cannot find a 3-view larger than a cell phone display :biggrin-new:

[menef]

Thank you for the tips. Going to download !

[SSI01]

Long my most wanted helo: Sikorsky S-56 / HR2S / H-37 Mohave

A state of the art B-45 Tornado with both B-45 and RB-45 models

Lockheed XF-90 with USAF and Blackhawk skins

Martin T3M on wheels and floats

Martin PM-1 and PM-2

Douglas PD

Keystone B-3 / B-4 / B-6 bomber

Curtiss B-2 Condor bomber

Martin MB-1, preferably including a long-nose MBT version

Lockheed F-94B (not the same plane as the F-94C that we have)

Curtiss F6C on wheels and floats

Curtiss XP-37

I'm sure I;ll think of more as soon as I hit Send...

Mick don't forget the H-37 had a subvariant called the HR2S-1W that would be an interesting addition to any collection. Photo:


http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45916&stc=1

[HorusJ]

It would have already been done except I cannot find a 3-view larger than a cell phone display :biggrin-new:

Would this help?
And maybe this: http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/weichao_chen/yc-125c_48-0626/ (or you may already have seen this).

HorusJhttp://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45922&stc=1

[Milton Shupe]

Would this help?
And maybe this: http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/weichao_chen/yc-125c_48-0626/ (or you may already have seen this).

HorusJ

Thanks, no, I have that and much more, just no quality 3-views. :-)

Now, back on topic with wish lists. :wiggle:

[stoney]

Polair Tri-Trubo DC-3

DC-3 on floats

Ford tri-motor on floats

He51

and oh yeah on the YC-125

Waco SRE

[hurricane3]

Any German two seaters from WWI. Also how about more Piper short wings Like the Vagabond etc.

[Maty12]

Might as well join in. In no particular aircraft, my wishlist is:

B-25B Mitchell
B-26-MA Marauder (Yes, the short wing version, it looks sleeker and can reach 315 MPH)
XB-28 Dragon
B-32-20-CF Dominator (Weird that no one has made one yet, though from the blueprints the gear system will be a nightmare to animate)
XB-33A Super Marauder (Though I'll actually build it myself, since the Glenn L. Martin museum sent me some amazing blueprints)
PBM Mariner, all variants (Still working on that)
XP2M-1 Mars (No one made the twin tailed version)

[Mick]

Would this help?
And maybe this: http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/weichao_chen/yc-125c_48-0626/ (or you may already have seen this).

HorusJhttp://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45922&stc=1

I found the same image but much, much larger than any cell phone display. Also a big one of the floatplane version.

[UnknownGuest12]

A long time dream...Martin-Baker MB5, FSX Native P3D compatible . That one would make me very happy...

[Milton Shupe]

I found the same image but much, much larger than any cell phone display. Also a big one of the floatplane version.

Thank you Mick. I have two 3-views- one is 363X500, the other is 510x792. For modeling purposes, I would prefer something larger for clarity of details, and contains cross sections. If I cannot find that, we'll just have to make do I suspect.

[Mick]

Thank you Mick. I have two 3-views- one is 363X500, the other is 510x792. For modeling purposes, I would prefer something larger for clarity of details, and contains cross sections. If I cannot find that, we'll just have to make do I suspect.

How about 1200 x 1592 pixels?

Same drawing but much bigger. If you can use it I'll e-mail it to you directly. I still have your address.

There's also one in a bit less resolution of the C-125C floatplane version. I don't know if that ever got beyond the drawing stage.

[Milton Shupe]

How about 1200 x 1592 pixels?

Same drawing but much bigger. If you can use it I'll e-mail it to you directly. I still have your address.

There's also one in a bit less resolution of the C-125C floatplane version. I don't know if that ever got beyond the drawing stage.

Yes. please send both. :-) Thank you

[Mick]

Yes. please send both. :-) Thank you


They're sent, in a zip file so no e-mail software would automatically shrink them.

I hope they help.

[Milton Shupe]

They're sent, in a zip file so no e-mail software would automatically shrink them.

I hope they help.

Sorry Mick; those 3-views are not correct. Do a side by side comparison with the others.

The fuselage is shaped like a C-123 and the engines shapes are off. They do not appear to be accurate drawings compared to RW pictures I have.

[Mick]

Sorry Mick; those 3-views are not correct. Do a side by side comparison with the others.

The fuselage is shaped like a C-123 and the engines shapes are off. They do not appear to be accurate drawings compared to RW pictures I have.

Aw, drat! :(

[ksw1375]

More paints for the wonderful MILVIZ T-50 Bamboo Bomber - Williams Field 42-71559 Y-187 With Red Cowlings

Noordyne UC-64A Norseman by Alabeo
North American B-25J Mitchell Accusim by A2A
Stinson L-1 Vigilant
BT-13 Valiant

Cessna 421 by either Carenado or Alabeo

Cessna Sovereign by Carenado
Citation X+ by Carenado

hey!! Cessna 421 by either Alabeo or Just Flight and Noordyne UC-64A Norseman by Alabeo or Just Flight same....


Antonov An-12 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-70 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-140 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-178 by IRIS Simulations
Vickers Varsity by Just Flight


British Aerospace ATP by MILVIZ


Dornier 328(Whatever -100/110/120/130 Turboprop and -300 Jet) by IRIS Simulations
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia by IRIS Simulations
Fairchild Merlin IIIB by Carenado
Xian MA60 by IRIS Simulations

[gaab]

Will probably never happen but still :
a Dassault Falcon 10/100 corporate bullet :jump:

L'iguane

I second this "dream" :applause:

Gérard

[ksw1375]

Transall C-160 Aircraft Factory by A2A!!!!

[nigel richards]

! wish I could finish the projects I'm already working on.

Wishlist for aircraft?

Hmmm...

Curtiss_SOC-1Seagull
Gloster Gauntlet
Fairey Swordfish
de Havilland Vampire
Handley Page Halifax

Anyone for a Sea Fury Pack inclusive of Reno Racer variants?

:running:

[vonernsk]

I would really, really, really love it if Manfred produced a Basler Dakoto/C-47 for FS2004. Although there are not that many out there in the real world, the ones that are have really great colours applied to them.

A turbo-prop C-47 is always on the top of my 'hope someone makes it' list.

Should not want more fine a/c than I already have, but the need for more runs deep . . . .

Manfred! Please hear my prayers and bring comfort to my soul. I love you C-47s for FS2004 and want more. I realise that we hangers on in FS9 are slowly wasting out, but let us die happy.

Happy New year y'all from deepest Wales.
Mal

[p3aewguy]

It would have already been done except I cannot find a 3-view larger than a cell phone display :biggrin-new:

Milton,

I have a flight manual for the YC-125 in PDF format. I've ordered an Erection and Maintenance manual which I should have tomorrow or the next day.

Dave
aka P3aewguy

[Blackbird686]

! wish I could finish the projects I'm already working on.

Wishlist for aircraft?

Hmmm...

Curtiss_SOC-1Seagull
Gloster Gauntlet
Fairey Swordfish
de Havilland Vampire
Handley Page Halifax

Anyone for a Sea Fury Pack inclusive of Reno Racer variants?

:running:


DING!!! YOUBETCHA!!

BB686:US-flag:

[Postbaer61]

Transall C-160 Aircraft Factory by A2A!!!!


Did you notice this version ? http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon12.gif

http://jss-simulations.com/

Cheers
Bluebear

[Milton Shupe]

Milton,

I have a flight manual for the YC-125 in PDF format. I've ordered an Erection and Maintenance manual which I should have tomorrow or the next day.

Dave
aka P3aewguy

Thank you Dave. I have this one, but I can use whatever you can share. :jump:

[ksw1375]

Did you notice this version ? http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon12.gif

http://jss-simulations.com/

Cheers
Bluebear

What is JSS Simulations Transall C-160 new project announced??

[p3aewguy]

Thank you Dave. I have this one, but I can use whatever you can share. :jump:

That's the FM I've got as well. I also have the Erection and Maintenance manual which has a lot of details. Attached a few here. I'll try and set up a dropbox for the whole manual.

Dave

[Milton Shupe]

That's the FM I've got as well. I also have the Erection and Maintenance manual which has a lot of details. Attached a few here. I'll try and set up a dropbox for the whole manual.

Dave

Thank you Dave; got it! :jump: :applause:

[SPman]

All of the above at UKmil web-site.
Granted one or two could do with updating.

Ttfn

Pete

Beat me to it.

[nigel richards]

DING!!! YOUBETCHA!!

BB686:US-flag:

Aha! Duly noted, Tom. :wiggle:

[Motormouse]

hey!! Cessna 421 by either Alabeo or Just Flight and Noordyne UC-64A Norseman by Alabeo or Just Flight same....


Antonov An-12 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-70 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-140 by Dino Cattaneo
Antonov An-178 by IRIS Simulations
Vickers Varsity by Just Flight


British Aerospace ATP by MILVIZ


Dornier 328(Whatever -100/110/120/130 Turboprop and -300 Jet) by IRIS Simulations
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia by IRIS Simulations
Fairchild Merlin IIIB by Carenado
Xian MA60 by IRIS Simulations

And none of those will happen for fs2004.
All those developers threw fs2004 out like a worn out tyre once X came along, despite most people at the time being unable to run X becaause the system specs weren't there.
P'raps you should ask in FSX forum.

Ttfn

Pete

[huub vink]

! wish I could finish the projects I'm already working on.

Wishlist for aircraft?

Hmmm...

Curtiss_SOC-1Seagull
Gloster Gauntlet
Fairey Swordfish
de Havilland Vampire
Handley Page Halifax

Anyone for a Sea Fury Pack inclusive of Reno Racer variants?

:running:

Thanks Nigel,

I really look forward to the Gauntlet. To fly, but also to paint it, as I love these interwar British Aircraft.

Cheers,
Huub

[Mick]

! wish I could finish the projects I'm already working on.

Wishlist for aircraft?

Hmmm...

Curtiss_SOC-1Seagull
Gloster Gauntlet
Fairey Swordfish
de Havilland Vampire
Handley Page Halifax...
:running:


I wish you could too! I've wished for years that Paul's SOC had a wheels version, and his floatplane is old and not up to the state of the art today.

I've long wished for a really nice Swordfish on floats, and a new one on wheels would be nice too.

The others appeal to me too, so I hope you can get them finished.

[nigel richards]

Thanks Nigel,

I really look forward to the Gauntlet. To fly, but also to paint it, as I love these interwar British Aircraft.

Cheers,
Huub

First I must finish what is in the pot. I heartily share your love of interwar aircraft, Huub - hopefully you'll like the AVRO series now moving towards finish Line.

[Motormouse]

Polair Tri-Trubo DC-3

DC-3 on floats

Ford tri-motor on floats

He51

and oh yeah on the YC-125

Waco SRE

He51 been done by Craig Richardson (classicwings)... wayback machine has fs2004 version here ---> https://web.archive.org/web/20080616085516/http://www.classicwings.net/freeplanes/he51/he51.zip

FSX version on his site... https://www.classicwings.net/

ttfn

Pete

[nigel richards]

I wish you could too! I've wished for years that Paul's SOC had a wheels version, and his floatplane is old and not up to the state of the art today.

I've long wished for a really nice Swordfish on floats, and a new one on wheels would be nice too.

The others appeal to me too, so I hope you can get them finished.

Well Mick - no harm in giving it our best.

Have always had a love affair with the Swordfish for some reason.

It's a massive machine - same height as a London double-decker would you believe.
When I worked in London (many moons ago) I used to spend whole lunch breaks pawing over The Imperial War Museum's example.

Yet in the Air, its perceived clumsiness becomes agile and magestic grace.

Aahhhhhh!:dizzy:

[BoeingvsAirbusNKL]

I will also hope for a freeware grob g520 turboprop high altitude reconnaissance and surveillance plane.

[HorusJ]

Oh,just one last bird I forgot to put on my list: Stinson L-1.

[aeromed202]

Forgot to mention the Sherpa Turbine bush plane. Looks like a beast but fun to fly.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46111&stc=1

[Mick]

Naturally, when I made my list, I couldn't think of the one plane that's been at or near the top of my wish list for as long as I've been in the hobby: a Vought Corsair.

No, not the famous F4U Corsair, which should have been called the Corsair II, or perhaps Corsair III, or maybe even Corsair IV.

I mean the original Vought Corsair from the late 1920s and early 1930s, and it would require a whole series of models to depict it properly. It started with the O2U-1 through O2U-4, then went to the O3U-1 through -6, and spawned a side branch of SU-1 through SU-4 with all but the SU's operated on both wheels and floats. Like the Spitfire, it evolved through a series of very gradual changes, so there was no point where a new name or designation was needed or even appropriate (though that didn't stop the Navy from giving it three different designations through the years) but after all of the many incremental changes, about all that was left of the O2U-1 in the O3U-6 was probably the pilot's seat and control column, and maybe the wheels and tires of the landplane and carrier variants.

Corsairs flew from Navy air fields, carriers, cruisers, battleships, reserve bases and Marine bases from the late 1920s through the mid-1930s with the fleet and the Corps, and to eve of WW2 with the reserves. They were the most numerous aircraft in the Navy until the big PBY production boom of the late 1930s.

Several years ago, before my hiatus from the hobby, I was involved in an abortive project to produce that whole series for FS9. Alas, we weren't even finished with the first version when the modeler retired from his job and found that his retirement was so busy that he no longer had time for any FS modeling. (I know that feeling; I had more time for FS before I retired too!)

There was an O2U-1 for an earlier FS version, I no longer remember which one, maybe FS98, but it was pretty crude, and it lost its prop in FS9. Otherwise, I don't believe there's ever been any version of any original Corsair for any version of FS.

Corsairs, Corsairs, Corsairs! We need Corsairs! If someone would make the models I'd be happy to supply the research and the paint brush.

[SteveB]

I would like too see an Me 109 G12, for fs9.

[Elmar]

If I may suppose a wish: a Short Skyvan remake would be magnificent. :)

Best regards,
Elmar

[nigel richards]

Naturally, when I made my list, I couldn't think of the one plane that's been at or near the top of my wish list for as long as I've been in the hobby: a Vought Corsair.

No, not the famous F4U Corsair, which should have been called the Corsair II, or perhaps Corsair III, or maybe even Corsair IV.

I mean the original Vought Corsair from the late 1920s and early 1930s, and it would require a whole series of models to depict it properly. It started with the O2U-1 through O2U-4, then went to the O3U-1 through -6, and spawned a side branch of SU-1 through SU-4 with all but the SU's operated on both wheels and floats. Like the Spitfire, it evolved through a series of very gradual changes, so there was no point where a new name or designation was needed or even appropriate (though that didn't stop the Navy from giving it three different designations through the years) but after all of the many incremental changes, about all that was left of the O2U-1 in the O3U-6 was probably the pilot's seat and control column, and maybe the wheels and tires of the landplane and carrier variants.

Corsairs flew from Navy air fields, carriers, cruisers, battleships, reserve bases and Marine bases from the late 1920s through the mid-1930s with the fleet and the Corps, and to eve of WW2 with the reserves. They were the most numerous aircraft in the Navy until the big PBY production boom of the late 1930s.

Several years ago, before my hiatus from the hobby, I was involved in an abortive project to produce that whole series for FS9. Alas, we weren't even finished with the first version when the modeler retired from his job and found that his retirement was so busy that he no longer had time for any FS modeling. (I know that feeling; I had more time for FS before I retired too!)

There was an O2U-1 for an earlier FS version, I no longer remember which one, maybe FS98, but it was pretty crude, and it lost its prop in FS9. Otherwise, I don't believe there's ever been any version of any original Corsair for any version of FS.

Corsairs, Corsairs, Corsairs! We need Corsairs! If someone would make the models I'd be happy to supply the research and the paint brush.

Hmmm...Now that's awesome fresh food for thought, if ever I saw it.

Must have come in way below my personal radar - I must say, I like it, Mick!

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46151&stc=1

[Desert Rat]

If I may suppose a wish: a Short Skyvan remake would be magnificent. :)

Best regards,
Elmar

http://secure.simmarket.com/virtualcol-shorts-regional-pack-for-fs2004.phtml
several Shorts included, don't have it though. (YET)

[norseman]

I wish for blank textures(paint kit)for maam sim c47 all theaters expansion pack.

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

A big big even bigly yes on the sherpa!!

-Ed-

[Mick]

Hmmm...Now that's awesome fresh food for thought, if ever I saw it.

Must have come in way below my personal radar - I must say, I like it, Mick!

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46151&stc=1

Oh, yes - I neglected to mention that some of 'em even had amphibious floats. And they operated from carriers on those too sometimes, though the one in the picture is from a battleship-based observation squadron.

If you feel like making the models, I'm ready with the reference material and the paint brush.

They went through two (or three? memory is fuzzy) upper wings, two or three lower wings, two fuselages, four vertical tails, two horizontal tails, and two different kinds of floats The final version even had an enclosed cockpit. It would be a fine project and the models would be wonderful to behold, especially in their amazing variety of colorful pre-war markings.

[nigel richards]

Oh, yes - I neglected to mention that some of 'em even had amphibious floats. And they operated from carriers on those too sometimes, though the one in the picture is from a battleship-based observation squadron.

If you feel like making the models, I'm ready with the reference material and the paint brush.

They went through two (or three? memory is fuzzy) upper wings, two or three lower wings, two fuselages, four vertical tails, two horizontal tails, and two different kinds of floats The final version even had an enclosed cockpit. It would be a fine project and the models would be wonderful to behold, especially in their amazing variety of colorful pre-war markings.


I'd probably now put it above the Curtiss in my list of probables - the amphibious version clinches the deal.
Biplanes really hog the polys - after the AVRO's, I reckon we'll have more insight towards more judicious use of them.

Teh Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet would be an interesting modeling challenge - love the intricacies of radial engines.

Mick; on completion of what I have in the workshop (and boat shed), I'll be more specific of what's coming next.

For now: following a host of improvements and rebuilds, the Avro series is now happily nearing completion of VC. After that, Milton's Bounty Launch and accompanying scenery will be in for finals. At last I now have all my scenery progs working after a frustrating (emotional?) upgrade to Windows 7.0.

[awj112]

All of the above at UKmil web-site.
Granted one or two could do with updating.

Ttfn

Pete

I knew I got my early model Harriers from someplace. The Jaguar on UKMil is a modification pre-Virtavia/Alphasim full release of their model as freeware so you can also get it from the Virtavia freeware page.

Alphasim/Virtavia Jaguar Set 1
http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/ALPHA_Jaguar_Set_1_FS02_FS9.zip

Alphasim/Virtavia Jaguar Set 2
http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/ALPHA_Jaguar_Set_2_FS02_FS9.zip

Frankly, I wouldn't mind seeing an updated F-35 since Iris' model is a little long in the tooth.

[Mick]

I'd probably now put it above the Curtiss in my list of probables ...

OK, just remember that you have all the reference information and a skin painter ready to help. You know where to find me!

:jump:

BTW, I've been using Win7Pro for more than five years now and I still don't like it. Getting old FS-relayed software to work in can be a bear sometimes. Running a program in XP compatibility mode doesn't always work as advertised, and the WinXP Virtual Machine that comes with 7Pro version isn't al it's cracked up to be either.

I'd have stuck with XP but when I got my last rig built up it was already too late to buy a copy of XP, and it couldn't be ripped it from the old rig because that confutor had crashed terminally and the OS couldn't be recovered intact. Bah! I hate M$!

[Mick]

In the hope of stoking interest in the Corsair, I can't resist a quick review of the type's versatility. It started as an observation (VO) type that flew from the battlewagons to spot the fall of shot. Then they equipped the cruiser scouting squadrons (VCS) for long range search. They served with all the carrier scouting squadrons (VS) where they helped pioneer US Navy carrier operations, and with all the Marine observation and scouting squadrons. Christian Schilt's Medal of Honor mission in Nicaragua was flown in a Corsair. Corsairs served as admiral's barges, and general utility planes. They flew with the Coast Guard on border patrol in Texas. They were in every Naval Air Reserve squadron. Those planes that went after King Kong were Corsairs from the reserve base in Brooklyn. Corsairs were everywhere, like seagulls around a fishing pier; they were the stalwarts of American naval aviation for many years and they were still around in second line duty for years more.

It's always been a mystery to me that modelers apparently haven't been interested in them. They were in King Kong twice, the 1933 original and Peter Jackson's remake; you'd think that would've gotten them noticed. Curious.

OK, I'll be quiet now.

[Milton Shupe]

I would like to add to the wish list:

1) More freeware modelers for FS2004

2) More freeware modelers for FS9 :-)

3) More people interested in learning gmax so they could fall into categories 1 and 2 :-)

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

[jackryan172]

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

C-162? has in Cessna SkyCatcher? Is it the one by Abacus? I think thats the only thing they ever put out that I liked.

Sean

[Milton Shupe]

C-162? has in Cessna SkyCatcher? Is it the one by Abacus? I think thats the only thing they ever put out that I liked.

Sean

Sean,

No, I used the C-162 Skycatcher as the example in the tutorial series. I did not release it. The one from Abacus is different.

[nigel richards]

I would like to add to the wish list:

1) More freeware modelers for FS2004

2) More freeware modelers for FS9 :-)

3) More people interested in learning gmax so they could fall into categories 1 and 2 :-)

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

Milton's C - 162 is an exceptional tutorial that will put you comfortably into Gmax and exporting your first model.

The steps are beautifully clarified, and thoroughly explanatory.

Heartily recommended to anyone wishing to take the plunge. :encouragement:

[nigel richards]

OK, just remember that you have all the reference information and a skin painter ready to help. You know where to find me!

:jump:

BTW, I've been using Win7Pro for more than five years now and I still don't like it. Getting old FS-relayed software to work in can be a bear sometimes. Running a program in XP compatibility mode doesn't always work as advertised, and the WinXP Virtual Machine that comes with 7Pro version isn't al it's cracked up to be either.

I'd have stuck with XP but when I got my last rig built up it was already too late to buy a copy of XP, and it couldn't be ripped it from the old rig because that confutor had crashed terminally and the OS couldn't be recovered intact. Bah! I hate M$!




I'll find you! :-)

Your observations of XP versus Win 7.0 are the same as my own sentiments.

A few days ago, I finally found someone here to help me install the 'missing module (s)' which were prohibiting my Access to SBuilder and other scenery programs. The steps are relatively straightforward for anyone comfortable with programming etc. I am NOT! So was delighted to finally have a kind person help me through the steps.

Migration to Win. 7 was forced by similar circumstances to your own, Mick. Infact; simpler - it all began with a flashy NEW soundcard and went from there.

Enough!

Anyways - I LOVE XP (even though I no longer have it!) :mixed-smiley-010:

[huub vink]

I would like to add to the wish list:

1) More freeware modelers for FS2004

2) More freeware modelers for FS9 :-)

3) More people interested in learning gmax so they could fall into categories 1 and 2 :-)

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

My wish list looks a bit similar. I really appreciate everybodies efforts and I'm really pleased to see that there are still people willing to learn to master programs like gmax or blender. But most of all I'm pleased that there are still people, who are willing to share what they have made.
I would love to become one of them, but there is so much to do in so little time. Real life needs too much time and retirement is still far behind the horizon
Therefore I limit myself to (re) painting and enjoy the work of new talents like Nigel, Daan (Dutcheeseblend), etc.

Cheers,
Huub

[BorekS]

hi to all, not sure if you would be interested in some of the aircrafts from my kitchen (http://simhangar.nolimit.cz) aswell... well, after all the years of various game development and modding I almost forgot creating add-ons for such sims (now I am focused on CFS3 development only), still I would be happy to see my stuff at FS2002, FS2004 or FSX so like at CFS2 one day. would need bit help, volunteers wanted ;)

[jackryan172]

Not to hi-jack the thread, but is G-max still available? I tried my hand at sketchup but never really got the hang of it well enough to put out anything. I would love to learn how to build structures and ground objects for scenery.

Sean

[Milton Shupe]

Not to hi-jack the thread, but is G-max still available? I tried my hand at sketchup but never really got the hang of it well enough to put out anything. I would love to learn how to build structures and ground objects for scenery.

Sean

Gmax: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/73237-Getting-Started-With-Gmax?p=1048332&viewfull=1#post1048332

Sean, Go to to Design form down the list of forums; see here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/73237-Getting-Started-With-Gmax

[Mick]

I would like to add to the wish list:

1) More freeware modelers for FS2004

2) More freeware modelers for FS9 :-)

3) More people interested in learning gmax so they could fall into categories 1 and 2 :-)

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

I always thought that when I retired I'd learn to make models in G-max. Little did I suspect that when I retired I'd have less hobby time, not more. I had G-max installed on my previous confutor but never registered it and never even booted it up to check it out. It isn't on my present rig, though of course I still have the FS9 installation disks and could presumably install it from them. I thought I'd read somewhere that the publisher had either gone out of business or abandoned the program, and that it was no longer possible to register it and get it working. Is that correct?

I would like to check out that video on You Tube - can someone post the link? Given some good instructions, and assuming I can get the program installed and working, I would like to check it out.

[Milton Shupe]

I always thought that when I retired I'd learn to make models in G-max. Little did I suspect that when I retired I'd have less hobby time, not more. I had G-max installed on my previous confutor but never registered it and never even booted it up to check it out. It isn't on my present rig, though of course I still have the FS9 installation disks and could presumably install it from them. I thought I'd read somewhere that the publisher had either gone out of business or abandoned the program, and that it was no longer possible to register it and get it working. Is that correct?

I would like to check out that video on You Tube - can someone post the link? Given some good instructions, and assuming I can get the program installed and working, I would like to check it out.

Gmax Registration (requires membership at Turbosquid): http://www.turbosquid.com/RegisterGmax/Index.cfm
Not sure they still do this but the site seems to indicate they do.

If that does not work for you, this will: http://www.fsalpha.com/gmax_tips/
I have used this for years to switch back and forth between gmax 1.1 and 1.2 as they have different edit results reporting on export. Gmax 1.1 export gives better error messages on issues, especially with regard to materials and mapping issues.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I have not published the video tutes yet; just getting started with them. However you can checkout the Design forum for links to the C-162 tutorial and a lot more helpful stuff.

[norseman]

I would like to add to the wish list:

1) More freeware modelers for FS2004

2) More freeware modelers for FS9 :-)

3) More people interested in learning gmax so they could fall into categories 1 and 2 :-)

I am trying to develop video tutorials (to supplement my C-162 graphic one) on YouTube to ease new modelers into gmax and get them productive.

I second all of the above,its hard to beat fs2004,it is the most enjoyable sim out there (IMO).

[Mick]

Gmax Registration (requires membership at Turbosquid): http://www.turbosquid.com/RegisterGmax/Index.cfm
Not sure they still do this but the site seems to indicate they do...

Thanks Milton,

I have made a note of the information. No telling when I;ll get a chance to use it,but I hope someday. I have gotten my Golden Wings, Classic Era and Jet Age sims developed to the point they were at on my old rig before my hiatus from the hobby and even gone a bit beyond that. I'm not quite at he point of having time to actually fly the planes I've been painting or visit the scenery I've been setting up, but that time seems to be getting closer. Hopefully then I'll get to fiddling with G-max. I seem to have some inner compulsion that forces me to continue making this hobby more work than fun. :dizzy:

[Motormouse]

A Bristol Belvedere (helicopter)

Ttfn
Pete

[zswobbie1]

To complete our DC-3 collection, a tri-turbo DC-3 would be simply amazing.

My second (& 3rd 4th) choices, as we already have AN-2's on wheels & floats, would be an AN-3 (AN-2 turbo powered), An AN-2F, (observation, with a 'glass' body), & an AN-2ZA (or AN-4).. An-4 is the design bureau designation for the An-2ZA, a variant of the An-2 intended specially forthe role of high-altitude meteorological research with a glazed position immediately in front of the tail fin for an observer.

Also, anything french... they have some of the most ugly planes ever!!

Ive been simming FS2004 since the very early days, & I love the odd aircraft designs out there.

[aeromed202]

Two others I've always fancied are the Piasecki HUP Retriever and the Sikorsky S-58JT. There, I'm done.:santahat:

[Mick]

Two others I've always fancied are the Piasecki HUP Retriever and the Sikorsky S-58JT. There, I'm done.:santahat:

Baldy's CFS2 HUP works fine in FS9. It's in the library here at SOH. It has a VC.

I see that I made an FS9 conversion of it that's right here (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=194&id=9958):

That package has four skins, and another skin for the NAS Glenview reserves is in the library. I painted a number of other skins and made an optional FS9 panel too, but they didn't come up when I searched the library.

[SOLOBO]

Many of my wishes have been fulfilled, here on SOH, or elsewhere, and I have stopped counting the fantastic planes that I really like ...

Except perhaps here or there some forgotten jewels or little represented.

The beautiful Fiat G55 Centauro by Ignacio Alfredo Mendive is very good, and also decorated by the talented Huub Vink or Marco Gadoli, but its 3D model is not modeled in suspension. Delicate landings ...

This superb and elegant plane has been little honored in the community CFS2 OR FS9.

Good speed to the Centauro ...!

[Fredem]

I only need a Mallard TP with a classic interior and with a stuning texture as Lodestar N555H or N60419 by Andre19 !

But my wish list in terms of repaints is longer (an Aeroworx Beech 200 in French Sécurité Civile color, a CLS DC-10 as a Tanker 10 910 or 911 colors...)