GAS Super Stearman [Archive]

Spad54

October 21st, 2018, 06:17

We are hard at work developing the follow on package for our Stearman project. The A75L300 is the first to be completed. Our artist Paul G has been hard at work developing schemes that will be used for this model and the 450 Pratt when developed. The versions will allow the cowl and wheel pants to be toggled on or off and an animated wing walker can be added all via the configuration manager. Here are some shots of the completed 300 Lycoming version

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/walt_pierce_zpsjn28f23d.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/walt_pierce_zpsjn28f23d.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/walt_pierce3_zpsfyommliy.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/walt_pierce3_zpsfyommliy.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/wp_wing_walker_zpszfpc8pd8.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/wp_wing_walker_zpszfpc8pd8.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/renegade_zpsthgk7dlg.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/renegade_zpsthgk7dlg.jpg.html)

Spad54

October 21st, 2018, 06:20

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/fc1_zps2q4jovlk.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/fc1_zps2q4jovlk.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/fc2_zpspxvvcuh6.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/fc2_zpspxvvcuh6.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/panel_zps4d8dkuoz.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/panel_zps4d8dkuoz.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/ad2_zpsnhepetwc.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/GAS%20Super%20Stearman/ad2_zpsnhepetwc.jpg.html)

IanP

October 21st, 2018, 06:53

It might take a bit of research as to exact models used, but would the "Utterly Butterly" aircraft that were operated in this country a few years ago be a good match for this pack?

https://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/48673/n5057v-utterly-butterly-boeing-stearman-all-models/

Cheers,

Ian P.

henrystreet

October 21st, 2018, 06:59

Nice job, Paul and crew! These are looking good.

Spad54

October 21st, 2018, 07:54

MustangL2W

October 21st, 2018, 10:31

Take a peek at the Wonderful 450hp Airshow Stearman known as "General Smoke" that was campaigned for years by Earl & Paula Cherry. "General Smoke," and the Hughes Super Stearman in the EAA Museum, N121R (N5051V) are probably the quintessential Airshow versions of the type in my opinion. The most widely seen has to have been the Red Baron Squadron airplanes.

Roger

October 21st, 2018, 10:41

Looking great!

Anthin

October 21st, 2018, 13:54

Will this be a stand alone package ?
If it is I'm in.

Virtigo did an Utterly Butterly for their
Stinson.

Regards...Anthin.

YoYo

October 21st, 2018, 14:15

Will this be a stand alone package ?
If it is I'm in.

Virtigo did an Utterly Butterly for their
Stinson.

Regards...Anthin.

Again nice work from GAS!
Id like to know also, will it separate product or payware extension for owners of earlier version of GAS Stearman (like me :wavey:)?

Spad54

October 21st, 2018, 16:18

Will this be a stand alone package ?
If it is I'm in.

Virtigo did an Utterly Butterly for their
Stinson.

Regards...Anthin.

It will be a stand alone package. No prior purchase required. We envision that Lycoming 300, the 450 Pratt, a float plane and Agcat duster all included died in the package

Anthin

October 21st, 2018, 19:34

Thanks for the reply.Definite buy for me.
I really like that cockpit.

Regards...Anthin.

dhasdell

October 21st, 2018, 20:26

I love the new Stearman. will Crunchie be another possible for this one?

Spad54

November 25th, 2018, 05:45

Its been a while since we updated the thread with where we are with the Super Stearman Project, so here goes. Three models of the 4 planned are completed with additional textures in the loop. Some of the ones you have seen in the previous post reallocated to the IB75N but a new one added to the A75L300. Here it is

https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75L300_zpsp0m5trey.jpg (https://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75L300_zpsp0m5trey.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75L3001_zpsnhh7t8ij.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75L3001_zpsnhh7t8ij.jpg.html)

The 450 Pratt and Whitney powered model is now complete awaiting additional textures. As with all models there is a unique configuration manager that allows the users to define how their aircraft will appear adding or subtracting parts

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N4_zpsz5aieoyg.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N4_zpsz5aieoyg.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N6_zpsem3jsgew.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N6_zpsem3jsgew.jpg.html)

Spad54

November 25th, 2018, 05:48

More

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N3_zpscoblbseb.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N3_zpscoblbseb.jpg.html)
(http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N6_zpsem3jsgew.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N_zpsjjlo7s0h.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N_zpsjjlo7s0h.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N1_zpsmthvemaf.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N1_zpsmthvemaf.jpg.html)

Here is the cockpit for the IB75N, the GPS may be added with the configuration manager

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/IB75N5_zpsslcvmjlr.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/IB75N5_zpsslcvmjlr.jpg.html)

Spad54

November 25th, 2018, 06:16

We finally found historical archival footage from the Boeing archives that allowed for an accurate modeling of the aircraft on factory installed floats. While we could not find evidence that the US Military had any Model 75s configured as float planes apparently Boeing developed the Model 76 as an export trainer / fighter variant and mounted floats on that version designating it the S76D1. It was Pratt and Whitney powered with either the Wright Junior at 320 hp or the Wright at 420 hp. We've provided for the latter. The configuration manager allows for the cowl to be removed. Replacing the land plane tie downs is a mooring float. While we can not know with certainly what the factory paint scheme was we assumed silver dope on the fabric and gray painted metal. The video we used is at the website below

https://secure.boeingimages.com/CS.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&VBID=2JRSN2A428ZN4R#/SearchResult&VBID=2JRSN2A428ZN4R&POPUPPN=1&POPUPIID=2JRSXLJB0TI2

Here is the model in the sim

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D1_zps1zpcqymo.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D1_zps1zpcqymo.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D11_zpswbfwpgm2.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D11_zpswbfwpgm2.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D14_zpsl1nrjr7n.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D14_zpsl1nrjr7n.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D13_zpsftwuk4hn.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D13_zpsftwuk4hn.jpg.html)

The final model will be a crop duster. If all goes well we'll be releasing the package around Christmas

henrystreet

November 25th, 2018, 06:32

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D13_zpsftwuk4hn.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D13_zpsftwuk4hn.jpg.html)

The final model will be a crop duster. If all goes well we'll be releasing the package around Christmas

Looking GREAT! First day buy for me!

napacon

November 25th, 2018, 07:39

Some Of the BEST Models I Ever had or Flew..its attention to Extreme detail Makes it Museum quality...For The Serous Simmer these are a must..A Historical statement....The boys At GAS Are to Be Proud with this..Long hours lots Of Work Great Attention to Authenticity ....a Joy To look at and To Fly!

Taco

November 25th, 2018, 08:27

Looking forward to this plane, my first ride in an plane was a Stearman and this flight was flown by my Uncle who was a Navy aviator who flew the F9F. Uncle Bob sure in the hell miss you!

binarkansas

November 26th, 2018, 07:26

As many others I'm looking forward to purchasing the super Stearman as soon as it is available. The Stearman has a special place in my heart. I grew up on a farm in Eastern Arkansas. We farmed a little bit, did custom combine work, and owned what we called a "crop dusting" business. My father flew "crop dusters" for over 20 years. My little brother took over the business after returning from the Marine Corps. Although I left home for college and never really returned, some of the strongest memories of my misspent youth are of those spent sitting on the top wing loading and refueling Stearmans getting them ready for the next trip to the field. We also bought a 7AC Champ when I was 16 and had access to it any time we weren't working. The photos were made in the early 70's (I was a school teacher by then). The photos are interesting, at least to me! The first shows my father giving last minute instructions to my younger brother before he takes off. The second is interesting because it shows my dad working 40 acre cotton field which had about ten fully grown pecan trees in it. He's doing a flat turn around a tree about five feet off the ground. The third shows what a crop dusting field in the Arkansas Delta looked like before the EPA required better handling of chemicals. That orange and silver Stearman was my dad's last. When these photots were taken we already owned a Pawnee, primarily for my brother to learn ag flying with. My dad loved Stearmans........but ultimately they shifted over to AgCats and ultimately Turbine AgCats. Sadly the business and both my father and brother are gone.....except for my memories. I apologize for the trip down memory lane but if I recall correctly a crop duster is to be included in the super Stearman package. I can't expect one to have the aluminum clad fuselage covering as the one in the photos, but at least I hope I can paint it orange and silver.

Barry

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65047&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65049&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65048&stc=1

tgycgijoes

November 28th, 2018, 06:12

Flying both civilian and military aircraft in FSX (FS9 before that) the best part of flight simming is the memories that our virtual worlds inspire us to remember. There are no apologies necessary to any of us for remembering happy times with your Dad and your brother especially with them gone now. The scenery I have created and the repaints I have done that were memories for others here are my joy when all the hard work is over to have made someone else happy. I know that is true of all the creators here with a little experience like me and a lot of experience who were my mentors. A "little bird" told me the crop duster is in the works.

Keep the blue side up even 5 feet off the ground LOL!

Spad54

November 30th, 2018, 06:21

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65047&stc=1[/IMG]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65049&stc=1

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65048&stc=1

The Crop Duster will have an aluminum clad fuselage

binarkansas

November 30th, 2018, 06:40

Daveroo

November 30th, 2018, 09:19

I'm looking forward to the release of the Super Stearman even more now. It just keeps getting better and better.

Thanks for all the Golden Age aircraft GAS has produced and for those yet to come.

Barry

Barry,i enjoyed your story about your dad and brother (you too )..lol..anyway,thanks for sharing that,i love to read things like this.

Sundog

November 30th, 2018, 09:30

Barry, as Dave said, thanks for sharing your story regarding the Stearman Crop Duster and your family and the pictures you posted as well. I think there are a lot of us looking forward to this release.:very_drunk:

TuFun

November 30th, 2018, 19:40

This is Robert Sanderson FS9 Boeing 75 Crop duster R985 450hp model without the sprayers. If possible to have this model? The solo cockpit makes it unique.

Repaint I did for my personal use.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4876/45018223395_ab38c7a7cb_z.jpg

This repaint was from the movie "The Aviator" (1985) with Christopher Reeves.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4903/45213197315_bcdeccafb7_z.jpg

Notice the canvas cover (no front cockpit) for mail storage.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4846/45400774574_049a0c3ea5_z.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4904/45213197755_c5de08b4e6_z.jpg

Spad54

December 3rd, 2018, 05:38

Gives you wings

https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/RB1_zpstrqgvfda.jpg (https://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/RB1_zpstrqgvfda.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/RB2_zpsyhboefwk.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/RB2_zpsyhboefwk.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/RB4_zpsua2m7bq0.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/RB4_zpsua2m7bq0.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/RB3_zps8oocqhyb.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/RB3_zps8oocqhyb.jpg.html)

Daveroo

December 3rd, 2018, 09:37

thats cool

YoYo

December 15th, 2018, 10:28

We finally found historical archival footage from the Boeing archives that allowed for an accurate modeling of the aircraft on factory installed floats. While we could not find evidence that the US Military had any Model 75s configured as float planes apparently Boeing developed the Model 76 as an export trainer / fighter variant and mounted floats on that version designating it the S76D1. It was Pratt and Whitney powered with either the Wright Junior at 320 hp or the Wright at 420 hp. We've provided for the latter. The configuration manager allows for the cowl to be removed. Replacing the land plane tie downs is a mooring float. While we can not know with certainly what the factory paint scheme was we assumed silver dope on the fabric and gray painted metal. The video we used is at the website below

https://secure.boeingimages.com/CS.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&VBID=2JRSN2A428ZN4R#/SearchResult&VBID=2JRSN2A428ZN4R&POPUPPN=1&POPUPIID=2JRSXLJB0TI2

Here is the model in the sim

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/S76D1_zps1zpcqymo.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/S76D1_zps1zpcqymo.jpg.html)

The final model will be a crop duster. If all goes well we'll be releasing the package around Christmas

Nice to see rare float version!
Please notice (I saw this video also) its a Argentinan Stearman, so the tail has wrong markings.

http://i.imgur.com/Kt4KSl7l.jpg (https://imgur.com/Kt4KSl7)

https://i.imgur.com/OGNWjC3.jpg

More: http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/AviacionNaval/TR-Stearman76D1.htm
https://elnacionalista.mforos.com/680866/12872527-primer-vuelo-argentino-en-la-antartida/

Top of the wing has registration too, yellow colour and 2 anchors. The tail: blue, white, yellow sun with face.

http://i.imgur.com/5wR5r6ul.jpg (https://imgur.com/5wR5r6u)

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f5/aa/99/f5aa9932a53e00762753f7d44cde8aaa.jpg

Model: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/stearman-pt-17-kaydet-revell-1-72-t39725.html

https://image.ceneostatic.pl/data/products/49340844/f-diyo-flaga-argentyny-70-x-110-cm.jpg

YoYo

December 15th, 2018, 10:36

From the bottom of Argentinian Navy.

http://www.histarmar.com.ar/InfHistorica-4/AntonioSilva/Antartida/Stearman-desembarco-2x10.jpg

http://www.histarmar.com.ar/ArchivoFotosGral/AvNaval/Stearman76/ARA-346.jpg

http://www.histarmar.com.ar/ArchivoFotosGral/AvNaval/Stearman76/StearmanS76d1-pononesBNPB1940x10.jpg

http://www.histarmar.com.ar/ArchivoFotosGral/AvNaval/StearmanP17/Boeing-exStearmanPT17-1947x10.jpg

(anchors also)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Roundel_of_Argentina_Navy.svg

YoYo

December 17th, 2018, 14:28

Spad54

December 18th, 2018, 17:20

Btw. In the new kind of cockpit the GPS is present.
Any chance to have options to change this (awful) default GNS 295 to F1 GNS 430 as option (for sure) in settings menu for VC?
F1 has free SDK for this (F1 GNS completed Edition) and its 2 hours to do this I suppose (for a programmer). Pretty please! :wavey:

http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=f1gns

Its not that simple and would require a complete remodel and compile of the 3D parts supporting the GPS. With that said the one installed represents units being used in current models and portable units. So sorry I don't see that happening for this release.

Spad54

December 18th, 2018, 17:27

Nice to see rare float version!
Please notice (I saw this video also) its a Argentinan Stearman, so the tail has wrong markings.

More: http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/AviacionNaval/TR-Stearman76D1.htm
https://elnacionalista.mforos.com/680866/12872527-primer-vuelo-argentino-en-la-antartida/

Top of the wing has registration too, yellow colour and 2 anchors. The tail: blue, white, yellow sun with face.

Model: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/stearman-pt-17-kaydet-revell-1-72-t39725.html

Thanks for providing additional information and the color scheme. The current model will be updated to reflect the historically accurate scheme. One other livery is planned, that of a civilian bush plane of our own design.

TuFun

December 18th, 2018, 21:41

One other livery is planned, that of a civilian bush plane of our own design.

That one interest me, hope it's similar to the air mail model. The front cockpit was converted to a cargo compartment with a canvas cover.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/113014-GAS-Super-Stearman?p=1164666&viewfull=1#post1164666

Twice43

December 20th, 2018, 08:50

Btw. In the new kind of cockpit the GPS is present.
Any chance to have options to change this (awful) default GNS 295 to F1 GNS 430 as option (for sure) in settings menu for VC?
F1 has free SDK for this (F1 GNS completed Edition) and its 2 hours to do this I suppose (for a programmer). Pretty please! :wavey:

http://i.imgur.com/fLz4QKal.jpg (https://imgur.com/fLz4QKa)

http://i.imgur.com/jfLVsrRl.jpg (https://imgur.com/jfLVsrR)
http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=f1gns

As regards a GPS for the Stearman - I have successfully installed the inexpensive pop-up WeFly Works Team Auto Pilot/GPS in the Stearman & pretty well all of the other GAS models I fly.
A bit of code in Panel.cfg, [provided by WeFly], & check that in Aircraft.cfg, Autopilot=1, & you are away.
I find it very handy for long flights.
Looking forward to the Super Stearman
T43

YoYo

December 20th, 2018, 09:28

Spad54

December 21st, 2018, 13:08

Popup (2D panel) isnt any problem with F1Config tool.
The problem is VC (Id like to see a little more advanced avioncs :wavey:).

btw.
any picture of Crop duster version :) ?
The time of release for Christmas is actual still?

Advanced avionics were not common in Stearmans of the era we build for. It looks like the next package will come out mid January.

Spad54

December 21st, 2018, 13:21

Modeling of the sprayer/duster is essentially complete with a few things left to do plus textures. Package release will be mid to late January at this point

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_3_zpssd5u6uec.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_3_zpssd5u6uec.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_2_zpsfbwfbcla.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_2_zpsfbwfbcla.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_cockpit_zpslimju7ko.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_cockpit_zpslimju7ko.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_1_zpsdbs5tpgr.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_1_zpsdbs5tpgr.jpg.html)

TuFun

December 21st, 2018, 14:01

Crop duster version is it possible to have this with standard wings and no hood, no sparyers? The duster looks great!

Sundog

December 21st, 2018, 14:04

Loving the crop duster Stearman! This is going to be a great package. Thanks for the previews. :)

YoYo

December 21st, 2018, 14:13

Looks very well for me! :applause:

Spad54

December 21st, 2018, 14:16

Crop duster version is it possible to have this with standard wings and no hood, no sparyers? The duster looks great!
The sprayers and hood will be configurable through the configuration manager. The wings not. A single cockpit version is also available on the Super Stearman. It was never our intent to recreate Sanderson’s model.

TuFun

December 21st, 2018, 14:23

Why? Then it would not be duster.

Never mind I'll use Sanderson Stearman.

heywooood

December 21st, 2018, 17:00

Modeling of the sprayer/duster is essentially complete with a few things left to do plus textures.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_1_zpsdbs5tpgr.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_1_zpsdbs5tpgr.jpg.html)

wait...this duster - with removable hood and spray bars is also being modeled??
Outstanding!!

So many paint schemes possible...endless really

heywooood

December 21st, 2018, 17:09

TuFun

December 21st, 2018, 18:33

wait...this duster - with removable hood and spray bars is also being modeled??
Outstanding!!

So many paint schemes possible...endless really

That be true! Found a short vintage video.

No sparyer...
https://i.pinimg.com/474x/70/1b/b1/701bb1afb5fedac491613ae62bd5a155--dusters-selection.jpg

http://markcorder.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fuel-Stop.jpg

Video with spayers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnZF9uFI3XM

TuFun

December 21st, 2018, 18:53

Wreck one... take apart... load it up... and rebuild her!

https://youtu.be/RvDWS2NFZqQ?t=266

YoYo

December 21st, 2018, 22:43

The sprayers and hood will be configurable through the configuration manager. The wings not. A single cockpit version is also available on the Super Stearman. It was never our intent to recreate Sanderson’s model.

Great info about configuartor!

YoYo

December 21st, 2018, 22:46

The sprayers and hood will be configurable through the configuration manager. The wings not. A single cockpit version is also available on the Super Stearman.

Great info about configurator!

Wreck one... take apart... load it up... and rebuild her!

https://youtu.be/RvDWS2NFZqQ?t=266

Funny windshield. :biggrin-new: but for Crop duster without the hood its a necessity.

https://i.imgur.com/CK0pDYJ.jpg

I'll do few repiants if the paint kit will be ready. I love Crop Duster version also.

YoYo

December 21st, 2018, 22:54

Few the others idea:

http://i.imgur.com/uDNhM09m.jpg (https://imgur.com/uDNhM09) http://i.imgur.com/nrfX30Hm.jpg (https://imgur.com/nrfX30H) http://i.imgur.com/I85GzbTm.jpg (https://imgur.com/I85GzbT)

http://i.imgur.com/Q8yB7eXm.jpg (https://imgur.com/Q8yB7eX) http://i.imgur.com/0WvOETtm.jpg (https://imgur.com/0WvOETt) http://i.imgur.com/gTsXzPfm.jpg (https://imgur.com/gTsXzPf)

+1 for PBR for P3Dv4.4? : )

Twice43

December 22nd, 2018, 04:25

https://i.imgur.com/jd89qkj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DbC9yJ4.jpg

sure the one has a chopped vertical fin and the other a huge spinner, but these paints would look terrific on this model, with or without the hood..

Is the spinner to counteract the weight of the spray solution in the tank behind the pilot?
T43

dhasdell

December 22nd, 2018, 06:36

Did Stearmen ever have canopies in military service, maybe in cold climates, like the Tiger Moth in Canada?

heywooood

December 22nd, 2018, 07:42

Did Stearmen ever have canopies in military service, maybe in cold climates, like the Tiger Moth in Canada?

yes is the short answer -

heywooood

December 22nd, 2018, 08:17

Is the spinner to counteract the weight of the spray solution in the tank behind the pilot?
T43

my understanding is that the chem hopper is in front of the pilot position, in what would otherwise be the front or forward cockpit. Behind the pilot would be too far aft for the CG. The weight
of the pesticide/weed killer is significant...

The spinner is probably typical of and part of the prop assembly... Lot's of variables available on the market from what I know of.

dhasdell

December 22nd, 2018, 08:17

Thank you. I never knew that. Actually, the canopy looks very similar to the Tiger Moth's. Is it a version we can hope for sometime?

Twice43

December 22nd, 2018, 08:32

my understanding is that the chem hopper is in front of the pilot position, in what would otherwise be the front or forward cockpit. Behind the pilot would be too far aft for the CG. The weight
of the pesticide/weed killer is significant...

The spinner is probably typical of and part of the prop assembly... Lot's of variables available on the market from what I know of.

Is there much weight in it? I am wondering if its there for streamlining or CG balance?

The NZ Fletcher's have a rear hopper location for top dressing.

T43

TuFun

December 22nd, 2018, 08:34

US NAVY Ambulance 1942

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/N2S_Kaydet_ambulance_1942.jpg

Another one with floats...

https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.p-_B_uzfx4LSY0RC-dGzRQHaE6

Spad54

December 22nd, 2018, 08:38

Here is the AG version in the clean configuration which is the default upon loading. Working on whether or not I can provide the option for stock wings in the config manager. I think so. Stand by.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_4_zps2xkxwziq.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_4_zps2xkxwziq.jpg.html)

Spad54

December 22nd, 2018, 08:39

Thank you. I never knew that. Actually, the canopy looks very similar to the Tiger Moth's. Is it a version we can hope for sometime?

Was not planned but......................

binarkansas

December 22nd, 2018, 09:25

[QUOTE=Spad54;1167561]Here is the AG version in the clean configuration which is the default upon loading. Working on whether or not I can provide the option for stock wings in the config manager. I think so. Stand by.

I would definitely appreciate a sprayer/duster with the stock wings.

YoYo

December 22nd, 2018, 10:08

US NAVY Ambulance 1942

Another one with floats...

More here:
https://nbstearmans.com/canadian-stearmans/cf-fxx-series/

http://vintageb.mozaictech.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/StearmanFloatsRear.jpg

https://vintagebiplane.com/project/1950s-1960s-biplane-dusters/

Looks like modification of Duster version :loyal: .

Working on whether or not I can provide the option for stock wings in the config manager. I think so. Stand by.

:applause: !!!

TuFun

December 22nd, 2018, 14:21

Working on whether or not I can provide the option for stock wings in the config manager. I think so. Stand by.

Awesome! Stearmans was a workhorse... training, barnstorming, crop dusting, and forest service.

Well looky here... a model of Bradley's floater.

Sometimes modelers have good resources for painting.

http://www.ipms-phoenix.org/contest/2011/pictures/Winners/190/_MG_0313.JPG
What a beauty, why I painted one like this... love the red and gold!

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.rCGAzL5xqv66uaUgdhBZIAHaF0

MustangL2W

December 22nd, 2018, 15:43

Beautiful Stearman... All of them!!

TuFun

December 22nd, 2018, 16:12

Bunch of Stearmans in this movie. The Aviator with Christopher Reeve. Now I just have to find my copy and watch again!
Painted up one of these movie planes also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWtTPcTIpHM

YoYo

December 23rd, 2018, 04:06

Btw.
please to add external 3D model of pilot in cockpit from beginning (not like with PT-17 package) and in configurator "remove pilot" as option (so opposite from now).
I take off always without the pilot :biggrin-new: (when I dont open external views).

http://i.imgur.com/VAFgGXNh.jpg (https://imgur.com/VAFgGXN)

heywooood

December 23rd, 2018, 09:01

lol - I've done this a few times too...when trying to stay 'in the cockpit' for immersion sake

heywooood

December 23rd, 2018, 09:15

https://i.imgur.com/TlnJNAa.jpg

big n' dusty

Spad54

December 23rd, 2018, 11:47

It is now fully configurable. Its default is clean open cockpit with stock wings

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_8_zpsll8nm6l9.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_8_zpsll8nm6l9.jpg.html)

Other configurations as the user wishes

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_7_zpsk2oyuiuk.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_7_zpsk2oyuiuk.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_6_zpszinlsici.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_6_zpszinlsici.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Spad54/A75_AG_5_zpsctah7nqm.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Spad54/media/A75_AG_5_zpsctah7nqm.jpg.html)

Spad54

December 23rd, 2018, 12:17

Btw.
please to add external 3D model of pilot in cockpit from beginning (not like with PT-17 package) and in configurator "remove pilot" as option (so opposite from now).
I take off always without the pilot :biggrin-new: (when I dont open external views).

Easy enough to do. Will consider it for all models in the final release. Thanks However one should always do an exterior walk around before entering the cockpit, then one would not forget the properly configure the aircraft for flight (including the pilot) :wink-new:

YoYo

December 23rd, 2018, 12:41

Great job! :wavey:

heywooood

December 23rd, 2018, 13:43

Easy enough to do. Will consider it for all models in the final release. Thanks However one should always do an exterior walk around before entering the cockpit, then one would not forget the properly configure the aircraft for flight (including the pilot) :wink-new:

oh - Snap! got me there...lol - what's a checklist ??

TuFun

December 23rd, 2018, 15:36

Got my eye on painting this one...

...plus the Red&Gold and US Mail!

dhasdell

December 23rd, 2018, 20:07

What's a checklist ?

(i) Kick tyre
(ii) Light fire
(iii) Smash off

Merry Christmas :wavey:

Twice43

December 24th, 2018, 10:34

Got my eye on painting this one...

...plus the Red&Gold and US Mail!

Is your pic a sprayer with the booms removed?

Were any Stearman's used to top dress super phosphate?

T43

TuFun

December 24th, 2018, 15:29

Is your pic a sprayer with the booms removed?

Retired Stearman Duster with it's spraying equipment removed and sometime later converted back to two seater.

Were any Stearman's used to top dress super phosphate?

T43

Far as I know it was the Tiger Moth's in NZ if that's what you are asking.

http://www.goodall.com.au/photographs/aerial-agriculture-1/DH82-RAQ-PF-9.63KKK.jpg

Twice43

December 25th, 2018, 10:39

I think the Tiger Moth looks like a sprayer.

I was thinking more along the lines of powdered superphosphate distribution from a hopper, such as carried out by these Deane Baunton Fletchers, but from a Stearman.

https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1778/fsx-aerospace-fu24-950-series/

However, here is a Wikipedia extract about aerial top dressing - its genesis appears to have been by way of dropping seed into a swamp from a tethered hot air balloon.

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

T43

PeteHam

December 25th, 2018, 14:47

As far as I know we didn't have any Stearman doing ag work in NZ. A lot of Tiger Moths (prior to the introduction of the Fletcher) were converted for topdressing super etc with a hopper in place of the front cockpit.

I know Stearmans were used for ag work in the US, so I would guess that would cover liquids and solids.

Pete.

MustangL2W

March 18th, 2019, 18:14

Did the Repaint of the "The Aviator" Mail Stearman ever get release in some form??

TuFun

March 19th, 2019, 13:54

Well, I have this WIP version for the GAS freeware model I could work on.

MustangL2W

March 19th, 2019, 17:30

That scheme is great for many reasons.....

I had read "The Aviator" novel by the Late, Great, Ernest K. Gann in 1982 while I was in High School. ( bought it at Woolworth ) I had discovered Gann's books and spent about a year really devouring them one by one. When the Motion Picture staring Christopher Reeves hit the theatres, I went and saw it right away and thought it quite interesting the way the story came to life on the Big-Screen. Always a Lover of the Stearman...and Superman - The scenes in that movie were always great although this was not the same model Stearman that would have been flying the mail (if you squinted your eyes real tight....you could kinda see an M2 and it was believable!) As this new GAS Stearman package was discussed and the Post Military versions of the Stearman were discussed. I saw your postings of the repaint...got excited! Broke out the DVD and watched it again. Remebered that Christopher Reeves supposedly did his own Flying in the Movie. I was under the impression that it was going to be a part of the release, and then sort of forgotten about it until "The Aviator" and Air Mail Pilots came up in a conversation I was having the other day. This reminded me of your work and I started looking to see what happened to it! That and the Stearman I pinned into this thread on Dec 22nd, of N4734C when it was painted in 1960's Frontier Airlines paint are two of my favorite post War schemes on a saved sprayer/banner towing Stearman airframe.

TuFun

March 19th, 2019, 23:21

Here's a really quick workup of the Mail aircraft with bumped ribs on the fuselage as seen in the movie. I'll spend more time on it this weekend to add more detail.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7855/47425581961_f80ab9bc34_o.jpg

MustangL2W

March 20th, 2019, 17:10

Whooooosh!!! That looks terrific!!

TuFun

March 21st, 2019, 03:01

Canvas cover, some dirt, and beveling those lines is all that's needed.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40467804973_846a9f0a01_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7820/47433602971_93103130f3_o.jpg

MustangL2W

March 21st, 2019, 19:12

Very Nice.... Those Colors go so well with each other. Kind of reminds me of "Old School" National Parks Service colors.

TuFun

March 22nd, 2019, 00:14

Actually, #8 has metal skin fuse since it was a crop duster, but I've done it in canvas. Need to add the snaps on the black canvas.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/32498297797_4930ea85ec_o.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7849/47387210102_0ec51de0e8_o.jpg

heywooood

March 24th, 2019, 16:25

you've done a remarkable job here, man - just an outstanding effort on texturing this excellent GAS duster(/airmail) model

tgycgijoes

March 25th, 2019, 12:30

Will this repaint be available for download here in the Warbirds Library? :encouragement:

TuFun

March 25th, 2019, 18:01

I'm upgrading the details on the two repaints "Mail" and "N56059... stay tune.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7903/46553211145_2c41582761_o.jpg

Added the pigtail wire on the door hinge.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7912/47469566561_d031cf5ef6_o.jpg

TuFun

March 28th, 2019, 16:24

Progress status. Fuselage and rudder is done... lots of bump work done including the landing gear door (pigtail). Moving on to the wings and stab.

No paint...

Focus on the flatten the canvas between the ribs.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7906/32546840267_c395480053_o.jpg

"The Aviator" one of movie bird.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7848/47436315212_dbac41b65d_o.jpg

Landing gear door with pigtail and hinge.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7895/46765867324_b769ff9f27_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7890/46765866884_8c7e9e7e7b_o.jpg

speedy70

March 28th, 2019, 16:57

Why are Paul Grubich's paints so large surely they can be more compressed or in a different formula?

Cheers chris

MustangL2W

March 28th, 2019, 20:58

Wow..... Those details look extremely realistic. The details really stand out when you see them on the silver scheme. (I'm one of the ones that prefers the Silver Stearman's over the Hap Arnold Yellow and blue to begin with) For some reason the "Hopper" modification just really stands out and makes sense when you see it like this.

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 11:54

Thanks Mustang... I like this particular solo bird. Possible stitching I'm working on. Took some time finding all those wing ribs.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7812/47501383291_87a8148059_o.jpg

UPDATE: Smaller stitches.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7856/40535912523_2af1c8a9e5_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7907/46586593305_4817c07c89_o.jpg

heywooood

March 30th, 2019, 12:03

really doing fine work on the GAS Duster there, Ted...

on another note to Stearman fans - this look, with the speed ring and wheel fairings is some kinda nice

https://i.imgur.com/qCQmwRs.jpg

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 12:32

^ That's one classy looking bird! :encouragement:

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 17:31

NASA Stearman tow plane. Hmm... thought I throw the stencil on this one.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7891/32560947327_c63db9ecbf_o.jpg

Real bird...

https://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Photo/Paresev/Large/ET62-00268.jpg

heywooood

March 30th, 2019, 19:32

what a great photo - I would love to hear the stories behind that airplane and read its log book

PS - nice work on these textures, Ted - can't say it enough.

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 19:48

Some ownership history of that bird, altough I think the NASA photo date should be '63.

http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?AirframeSN=30866

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 20:00

what a great photo - I would love to hear the stories behind that airplane and read its log book

PS - nice work on these textures, Ted - can't say it enough.

This looks to have metal skin where the red arrow is painted. Colors look familiar as a crop duster at one time.

heywooood

March 30th, 2019, 21:18

Agree with you - the metal seems to extend to the rear bulkhead of the cockpit. Definitely a re-repurposed duster..
Trainer, Duster, Tow plane - wonder if it ever blew smoke in an airshow...

TuFun

March 30th, 2019, 21:42

HO train modeler had this one for his HO layout. Notice something? :biggrin-new:

http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/data/leeflan/2009121161046_LeoFinal08.JPG

heywooood

March 31st, 2019, 12:08

HO train modeler had this one for his HO layout. Notice something? :biggrin-new:

http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/data/leeflan/2009121161046_LeoFinal08.JPG

he was on a five year mission to layout some stellar scenery...where no Stearman modeller has gone before

TuFun

April 7th, 2019, 18:42

Here's some recent updates on the wings. Ailerons were a little difficult to align since they were mismatched.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7903/46837030844_23697e0a76_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7924/46646419345_0f6038cc5f_o.jpg

Theres panel below the hinge where the rivets are in this pic.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7874/46837029754_33e2314745_o.jpg

From the cockpit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7831/46838183504_9100168cb9_o.jpg

TuFun

April 11th, 2019, 01:52

Few items left to do and should be ready this weekend.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7905/32642202777_93fe7a4b6a_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7857/40618721183_58b0ecb8cb_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7812/32642205847_051c476534_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7819/40618722503_0047bbed9f_o.jpg

heywooood

April 11th, 2019, 02:55

Ted, your attention to detail comes to an ultra-fine point!

YoYo

April 11th, 2019, 06:56

Yep, very nice job :applause:! Crg.

MustangL2W

April 11th, 2019, 10:19

Been away for awhile, just getting caught up..... Your Progress is Mind-Blowing! I've heard the term Rivet counter...but now the term "Stitch" counter has been created. The Above pictures look like photographs of fabric work. Gorgeous!

TuFun

April 11th, 2019, 21:44

Thanks guys! There's a couple options I've seen when it comes to Stearman wing tanks. Instead of stitches, I will change to round bumps. Some Stearmans have exposed tanks and some are covered. On the NASA Stearman I will go with the exposed tank.

heywooood

April 12th, 2019, 07:32

apparently it's an owner option that involves airworthiness inspections...the FAA wants to inspect the covered tanks every year but only inspect the uncovered 'painted' tanks every other year..so it's cheaper to leave them uncovered.

the aircraft owner then has to decide if the 'authenticity' of a covered tank is worth that extra cost and down time.

TuFun

April 13th, 2019, 03:19

Some turnbuckles and sheet metal stuff...

https://live.staticflickr.com/7840/32655939977_bdfe7eb646_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7815/33721310878_8c1bb2ffbb_o.jpg

TuFun

April 14th, 2019, 04:28

Uploaded this morning so look for "Stearman US Air Mail".

https://live.staticflickr.com/7920/46690311255_7fb6bd4580_o.jpg

heywooood

April 14th, 2019, 05:37

Thank you, Ted - it looks amazing!

Boss86001

April 14th, 2019, 07:04

Thanks! Looks amazing.

MZee1960

April 15th, 2019, 16:17

Wow ! ..... This mail livery looks absolutely photoreal, Ted ! Thank-you.

(As a side note, ....... I can't wait to see your Howard liveries ! :jump: )

TuFun

April 15th, 2019, 23:48

Wow ! ..... This mail livery looks absolutely photoreal, Ted ! Thank-you.

(As a side note, ....... I can't wait to see your Howard liveries ! :jump: )

I'm working on those in 4k. :encouragement:

MZee1960

April 16th, 2019, 11:15

I'm working on those in 4k. :encouragement:

Wow ! Going to be nice ! I'd better start practicing my rivet counting ........... :running:

p14u2nv

April 18th, 2019, 23:38

I really like this US Mail texture TuFun, then again I like just about every one you've done! Thank you very much Sir!

TuFun

April 19th, 2019, 12:32

Thanks guys! I will catch up with the other two Stearman's right now I'm on a mission to get a few of the Howard's I did up to specs.

Manschy

April 20th, 2019, 14:13

If I ever had a wish for free, maybe a repaint of the legendary Stearman from the movie "Capricorn One" may come true?

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wn4I6pc1Npw/maxresdefault.jpg

dhasdell

April 20th, 2019, 22:16

If I ever had a wish for free, maybe a repaint of the legendary Stearman from the movie "Capricorn One" may come true?

Or the one from "Tora! Tora! Tora!"?

modelr

April 21st, 2019, 07:16

Or the one from "Tora! Tora! Tora!"?

I'll second this one...:applause:

warchild

April 21st, 2019, 08:12

I'm not even going to ask if you would possibly consider porting this to X-Plane 11. I know all too well how much effort goes into making it just for MSFS based sims. But Jesus thats purdy. My Uncle next to his at the beginning of WWII. :)

https://i.imgur.com/o470zDV.jpg

MZee1960

April 24th, 2019, 15:45

Some turnbuckles and sheet metal stuff...

https://live.staticflickr.com/7840/32655939977_bdfe7eb646_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/7815/33721310878_8c1bb2ffbb_o.jpg

Hi Ted,

I'll have to check my version of N56059 (below) ........ hopefully the added spec/bump wing details of your 'Mail' livery (above) will be transferrable to it as well ?

https://i.imgur.com/lpKv5kr.jpg

Thank-you, for both of these beauties.