Nemeth MD 902 Explorer released

[MCDesigns]

just an FYI!

http://secure.simmarket.com/nemeth-designs-md902-explorer.phtml

[Akatsuki]

Downloaded...:jump:

Those who likes to have a visible crew in VC view will be happy, and those who don't will be happy too. As the Nemeths seems to have the habit to include both with and without visible VC crew. Thumbs up for that!

I just had the time to install and fire up a quick flight to see if all is well. Great looking model with a very immersive VC, i can't say more at the moment but it seem i found a replacement for the EC-135.

Will post screenshots later, but for now... :pop4:

[gajit]

Great - just downloading now :jump::jump:

[ryanbatc]

Anyone have better VC pictures? ie in the light? From the compressed screenshots it looks like FS98 imho

[MCDesigns]

Anyone have better VC pictures? ie in the light? From the compressed screenshots it looks like FS98 imho

Not sure what you are expecting, but I'll go take some closeups for you since I don't spend that much time looking at the panel. It does come in 2 versions, one with the G1000 and one without.

Funny, I am not a fan of this heli, especially because of the NOTAR system , but it's growing on me now and this one comes in 4 versions. I just spent some time flying, great looking and detailed model and easier on the frames that some other Nemeth releases. I am happy for the crew in the VC as that is what I have come to expect and want. I love the visibility in the VC and like the way the shadows look in DX10, might have to spend more time in this mode.

My only nitpick is the rotor animation, not fluid (as usual!), which is getting to me as that is one of the things I really liked about FS9. guess I need to spend more time in the cockpit. Couple of shots of the medivac version!

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5435/md1y.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3045/md2l.jpg

[euroastar350]

Glad its released, even though Peter has not sent me a copy of this version although the other testers has it:kilroy:

[MCDesigns]

Glad its released, even though Peter has not sent me a copy of this version although the other testers has it:kilroy:

Don't feel bad, I didn't even get to help with this beta, LOL :kilroy:

[gajit]

At last - Nemeth are back to a high standard with this one. :salute: If Carenado did helicopters they would do it like this.

It is superbly done with great textures and the flight dynamics seem reasonable but I have only flown a few circuits from the oil rig.

Nemeth have also done very well with the lighting systems.

[Cirrus N210MS]

how much is it in us dollars? sim market is in euros and they dont have this at pilot shop yet

[MCDesigns]

how much is it in us dollars? sim market is in euros and they dont have this at pilot shop yet

like all the other stores, there is a drop down deal to the left that lets you choose your currency of choice.

[gajit]

The paint kit looks promising - i will do a few over the weekend if time allows.

[OleBoy]

I'd love to see some videos of this one in action. You know..interior, exterior and all around flight. A nice lengthy one to entice me to buy it. I want to., but the price is a bit steep for me to pull the plastic just yet.

$41 plus a few coins

[gajit]

On the way with this one - still got a few bits to tweak..

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-143.jpg

[MCDesigns]

I'd love to see some videos of this one in action. You know..interior, exterior and all around flight. A nice lengthy one to entice me to buy it. I want to., but the price is a bit steep for me to pull the plastic just yet.

$41 plus a few coins

Should come out to around $36 (paypal charged me $35.88), the U.S. doesn't pay VAT.

I'll look around for some videos.

[Dain Arns]

Ugh, I knew they were going to release it this week.
You guys are killing me here. LOL.
*Sigh* maybe next week...

Did they get the sounds right? :kilroy:

[Akatsuki]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_1-18-49-525.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_1-10-5-464.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_0-55-29-950.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_0-53-0-220.jpg

[OleBoy]

Should come out to around $36 (paypal charged me $35.88), the U.S. doesn't pay VAT.

I'll look around for some videos.

$36..hmm. That's better yet. I must have messed up on the conversion. Didn't think so as I used Google. Oh, and I forgot about that VAT stuff.

The exterior looks very well done. Nice shots everyone!! It's the interior, panel that bothers me. From the pictures at Nemeths' site the panels looks very dark and unlegible. I could be wrong. But I'm real hesitant about it. That's my main reason for wanting to see some videos.

I never thought about trying Google for a video or two either. I'll try that.

Thanks Michael

[ryanbatc]

! It's the interior, panel that bothers me. From the pictures at Nemeths' site the panels looks very dark and unlegible. I could be wrong. But I'm real hesitant about it.

This is exactly what I mean as well

[Akatsuki]

Nothing wrong with the interior IMHO:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_3-41-18-160.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_3-42-10-110.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_3-43-4-270.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_3-43-46-470.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/Josquin-d/2010-3-26_3-47-58-220.jpg

[MCDesigns]

While i agree that the panel is kinda dark, it looks fine to me.

BTW great shots Josquin!

3111

[ryanbatc]

Thanks for the cockpit shots both of you!

[OleBoy]

Thanks for the panel shots Joshquin and Michael.

Having bought the EC-135 and fly that one around a LOT, I feel the panel of the MD900 is on the dark side. IMO there's definitely got to be legibility issues of lesser quality based on how close the shots above are in comparison. Even after looking at different panel shots of the RW helicopters I get the feeling of looking into a huge black hole on the Nemeth MD900 panels.

Granted, all the pictures from Airlinerlinersdotnet appear to be enhanced by the flash of the camera taking them.

Direct links edited to attached text file below.

On another note; Bigger textures of the panels would make a world of difference.

[anatolpopov]

MCDesigns where you have taken your first shots?

[gajit]

My first repaint is now ready. Download here..

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mymxntxr1yz/Nemeth MD902 Medic Repaint G-LNAA.zip


http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-144.jpg

[Fireball6]

Great work and very fast - thank you very muich for that gajit :jump:

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Hi Dirk

Thanks - im now working on the Mercy Air repaint..

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-145.jpg

[peter12213]

Looking forward to getting this one, looks really nice!

[arrowmaker]

Looks nice, but I think I'll be passing on this one. I'm still enjoying the Cera Bell 212 and the Nemeth's own EC-120B and MD500 models. And I think I will be be for some time to come.

[gajit]

Looks nice, but I think I'll be passing on this one. I'm still enjoying the Cera Bell 212 and the Nemeth's own EC-120B and MD500 models. And I think I will be be for some time to come.

Agreed - i still spend more time in the 212 than other choppers :wavey:

[spatialpro]

Thanks for the panel shots Joshquin and Michael.

Having bought the EC-135 and fly that one around a LOT, I feel the panel of the MD900 is on the dark side. IMO there's definitely got to be legibility issues of lesser quality based on how close the shots above are in comparison. Even after looking at different panel shots of the RW helicopters I get the feeling of looking into a huge black hole on the Nemeth MD900 panels.

Granted, all the pictures from Airlinerlinersdotnet appear to be enhanced by the flash of the camera taking them.


I used to think the same, until I started using the Russian Bloom Effect:

http://speedskater.ru/download/arccvid/EMBserie_for_MSFS.rar

Now anytime I look away from the outside and down at the panel the panel brightens and looks just as it should...

I highly recommend it.

Andy

[OleBoy]

It slipped my mind about the Cera Bell 212 until now. That's when I went and read the lengthy topic and viewed all the great screen shots and seen all the excellent paints available. Not to mention all the great videos. That's where my funds are going this time around. Thanks for letting me see the light. And save a few coins for my next purchase of a known Huey currently in the works :)

[ryanbatc]

I read they are also making a Bell 222 wooo!

[peter12213]

Agreed - i still spend more time in the 212 than other choppers :wavey:

Yeah its the 412 for me, although the 212 still has a lot of exercise here also as well as the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior! :salute:

Still this looks super and I can't wait to buy it!

[ryanbatc]

How fast is the B412 compared to Cera's B212? They both look great but I'd like to have the 412 if its faster. Also can you start either with ctrl+e?

[MCDesigns]

As much as I like the 412 and the 212, the modeling/texturing in the VC, especially around the window frames is far superior in this bird than the bells. That is the main reason I don't fly the Cera bells as much, it's an immersion killer for me to see that. Having done a few aircraft, I find creating a realistic looking VC to be the most challenging part.

If the Nemeths ever do an AS 355 the same quality as this MD, I will be in heaven!

[euroastar350]

Michael,

You never know bro:wiggle: I have quite a list of manuals on hand and the AS355 is in the mix:jump:

[gajit]

Please find my repaint for the Mercy Air version. Painters beware - there are 3 breaks to line up if you have anything complicated on the tail fins - took me an hour on them!! :salute:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mmnigmynnzd/Nemeth MD902 repaint MercyAir.zip

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-146.jpg

[euroastar350]

Outstanding sir!!!:salute:

[gajit]

Now going for this one - i may be gone a while LOL

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-147.jpg

[euroastar350]

gajit

If I may request one scheme from you mate, I would gladly appreciate it:ernae:

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N906SC

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/276150.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runway27r/1563601208/sizes/o/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runway27r/1562723657/sizes/o/in/set-72157602406482349/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runway27r/3984133323/sizes/o/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/runway27r/497148383/sizes/o/

[gajit]

Hi Eurostar

No prob - I will do that one next for you :salute:

[Lenny]

May I make also an request : http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=G-12&distinct_entry=true

MD-900 of the Belgian Federal Police.

grtz,

Lenny

[gajit]

Hi Lenny

Yes - unless another painter wants to do it!! I dont want to hog them all!

[Fireball6]

Nice work gajit - start myself today with a simple one, below a WIP-Shot.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Good choice Dirk :salute:

[CG_1976]

Here is few beautiful honey's
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Politie-Luchtvaart-Dienst/McDonnell-Douglas-MD-900/0446232/L/&sid=f268619d625f8506e3180ca77cec476d
http://www.airliners.net/photo/McDonnell-Douglas-MD-900/0366562/&sid=f268619d625f8506e3180ca77cec476d
http://www.airliners.net/photo/McDonnell-Douglas-MD-900/0090479/&sid=f268619d625f8506e3180ca77cec476d

[Fireball6]

Ok, "SAMU 62" is ready, will uplöad her here asap. During my first flights i notice that the left Strobe does not work. Only the right one flashes. Posted that at the Nemeth`s Forum. Everyone else notcie that ?

Here is the final version of SAMU 62

[Dain Arns]

....During my first flights i notice that the left Strobe does not work. Only the right one flashes. Posted that at the Nemeth`s Forum. Everyone else notcie that ?


Could be a couple things.
In the [Lights] section of the aircraft.cfg file, the line for that light could have two "//" in front of it, or there is a typo in the reference to the light effects file.
Love to diagnose the problem, but I won't be able to afford this one for a while yet. :kilroy:

Nice looking paint jobs so far guys.

[Fireball6]

Hello Dain Arns - i have checked this - unfortunatly it isn`t the problem - for me the .cfg looks ok. I notice that issue at all 4 models, with or without crew in vc. For me it is looking like there is something wrong in the .mdl-file.
I think that it isn`t a great thing to fix - wait for some response from the Nemeth Bros.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[Dain Arns]

No one ever answered, how are the sounds? :ques:

[gajit]

Done this one. Download from here..
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mjzwuzozyyz/Nemeth MD902 repaint G-KAAT Kent.zip


http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-148.jpg

[gajit]

Hi Eurostar

I have made a start - just got to get proportions right and line them up - and find the right font for the reg :salute:

Hope to finish in the next 6 hours.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-149.jpg ??600

[gajit]

Almost done but I am having trouble with the shine - no gloss even though i have not changed the way the textures work.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-150.jpg

[lep117]

Could some of you great repainters do this one?
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Dutch-Police/MD-Helicopters-MD-902/0332011/L/&sid=280f4e7b0ea0e69fb2c6cb7bc258ee9e

It is one in the livery of the dutch police. The order sadly has been cancelled, so this aircraft never made it to The Netherlands.

Many thanks in advance.

[gajit]

Here is the download for the Sky Flight Care repaint

http://www.mediafire.com/file/z0m2gzkyi4g/Nemeth MD902 repaint Sky Flight Care.zip

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-150.jpg

[euroastar350]

Thanks for the SFC repaint gajit:ernae:

[gajit]

Hi Lenny

This may take a while as the few lines on the scheme go over 7 breaks in the paint kit Grrrrrrr so annoying.

Do you want it to be on the police model as in the screenshot?


http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-151.jpg

[Lenny]

Hi Lenny

This may take a while as the few lines on the scheme go over 7 breaks in the paint kit Grrrrrrr so annoying.

Do you want it to be on the police model as in the screenshot?


http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-151.jpg

Hi Gajit,

First of all... an big thank you!

Indeed I gonna use the textures on the police model.

Kind regards,

Lenny

[gajit]

Hi Lenny
Just for you mate :ernae:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2ev1klyyjdv/Nemeth MD902 repaint Belgium Police.zip
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-152.jpg

[OleBoy]

You're going to town on the repaints gajit. Nice work

[OleBoy]

Here is few beautiful honey's


If I had the Nemeth MD-900, this is the only paint I would do personally (http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N900FW&distinct_entry=true)

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N900FW&distinct_entry=true

http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/013367.html

Now that one I like.

[gajit]

Hi Ole Boy - I would love to do that one and others but sadly i still have no idea - no matter what i read and how many tips i have been given by other more talented paintes - how to do alphas and metallic paint. Im just thick :redface:

[OleBoy]

Hi Ole Boy - I would love to do that one and others but sadly i still have no idea - no matter what i read and how many tips i have been given by other more talented paintes - how to do alphas and metallic paint. Im just thick :redface:

Don't let that bother you. You're doing fantastic work. It's apparent that no one else is interested in repainting this one.

By no means am I saying I dislike your paints. I just like more from a repaint than what most care to do/share is all. The everyday blah medevac, sar types just bore me. I like the flashy stuff.

I've yet to do any repaints of FSX models. But I can assure you, I sure get the urge!!

[gajit]

I would love to do the flashy ones. Im hoping that we will see Chris B appear here soon as he is the best.

[OleBoy]

Why would you want that? Granted he's very good, 98% of the paint's he does never sees the light of day for anyone to enjoy.

oh...oh. I mean, no comment

[MCDesigns]

Why would you want that? Granted he's very good, 98% of the paint's he does never sees the light of day for anyone to enjoy.

oh...oh. I mean, no comment

Chris just doesn't upload to the FS sites, you can get most of his work at his site.

http://eagleskinner.com/ESrepaints.htm

[OleBoy]

Chris just doesn't upload to the FS sites, you can get most of his work at his site.

http://eagleskinner.com/ESrepaints.htm

No you can't. Compared to his portfolio, pictures are copywritten. If that's the case, why tell about something you can't ever share?

I think you know where I'm going Michael. I'll leave it at that.

[tpet]

Could I put my request in for the MH-90 Enforcer scheme: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/mh-90-pics.htm

[MCDesigns]

No you can't. Compared to his portfolio, pictures are copywritten. If that's the case, why tell about something you can't ever share?

I think you know where I'm going Michael. I'll leave it at that.

Not sure what you mean, just went and d/led several paints for the Cera 212 and for the EC-135. If you care to explain, just drop me a PM.

[ryanbatc]

Not sure what you mean, just went and d/led several paints for the Cera 212 and for the EC-135. If you care to explain, just drop me a PM.

Yea I'm confused - I just got a few of his paints for my newly purchased Cerasim B412!

[gajit]

yes -Chris is very good at sharing his work and knowledge. And he encourages us other repainters .

[rdyoung]

I would love to do that one and others but sadly i still have no idea - no matter what i read and how many tips i have been given by other more talented paintes - how to do alphas and metallic paint. Im just thick :redface:

Is it possible that you are losing any effect from the alpha layer because you are formatting your images as DXT1 instead of the more common DXT5?

Rick

[gajit]

Another brit one
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wdmvjyj2wmy/Nemeith MD902 repaint Police GGMPX.zip
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-153.jpg

[gajit]

Is it possible that you are losing any effect from the alpha layer because you are formatting your images as DXT1 instead of the more common DXT5?

Rick

Hi Rick - thanks for that suggestion. Sadly it seems to make no difference. Any other suggestions most welcome.

[Fireball6]

Hello gajit, thanks once again for another wonderfull repaint - i like the british Police-Helicopters very much.
I notice that your Belgian Police - Repaint has an all white alpha-channel - that could be the reason why you lost the shine. I have extract the alphas from the original Paints and saved them as .bmp`s, so i can add them to any new repaint. If you like, i send them to you. Please let me know.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[d0mokun]

Aha. A white alpha would mean that there's no reflectivity/ shine, as Dirk suggests.

The closer to 0,0,0 Black the alpha is, the greater the effect.

Best
Dan.

[gajit]

Thanks Dirk and Dan.

[Fireball6]

Hello gajit, attached are the alphas that i use.

:wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Hi Dirk

Thanks for those.

I have said this before on this forum I AM AN IDIOT! Just realised that i was not saving the psd files as Bmps before converting - I now have shine and the choice thanks to you Dirk.

Cheers

GJ

[gajit]

Hi Eurostar

Here is the Sky Flight Care with gloss paint!!

http://www.mediafire.com/?2ynjz4gom50

[OleBoy]

gajit,

What I do before doing a repaint is to open the already created textures into DXTBMP, click on Alpha, Export Alpha for each file.

By doing this when you convert them back (your paint) you can then Import them back into DXTBMP and/or edit and then save as needed. If I make sense

[Txmmy83]

one question is that an helo like their EC-135 where you have an ready to take off helo when loading at an airport
or has it a complicated start procedure like their old FS9 Mil 24 Hind?

BR
Tom

[gajit]

Hi Lenny

Here is your repaint with gloss paint.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mgwwmgnn1ek/Nemeth MD902 repaint Belgium Police gloss.zip

[gajit]

one question is that an helo like their EC-135 where you have an ready to take off helo when loading at an airport
or has it a complicated start procedure like their old FS9 Mil 24 Hind?

BR
Tom

Hi Tom

Ctl+E starts it like default aircraft. :jump:

[gajit]

gajit,

What I do before doing a repaint is to open the already created textures into DXTBMP, click on Alpha, Export Alpha for each file.

By doing this when you convert them back (your paint) you can then Import them back into DXTBMP and/or edit and then save as needed. If I make sense


thanks for the tip :salute:

[gajit]

Here is the gloss version of the yellow G-LNAA (proved to be very popular)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mn2kfynvmzj/Nemeth MD902 Medic Repaint G-LNAA Gloss.zip

And the Manchester police version with gloss

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ngw33xmmuyj/Nemeth MD902 repaint Police GGMPX gloss.zip

[Txmmy83]

Hi Tom

Ctl+E starts it like default aircraft. :jump:
thanks for the info

think I have to get this helo

BR
Tom

[lep117]

Could some of you great repainters do this one?
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Dutch-Police/MD-Helicopters-MD-902/0332011/L/&sid=280f4e7b0ea0e69fb2c6cb7bc258ee9e

It is one in the livery of the dutch police. The order sadly has been cancelled, so this aircraft never made it to The Netherlands.

Many thanks in advance.

I hope this one is not too hard to do.......

[Fireball6]

Hi gajit, i am very glad that i could help. Had a little "spare time" today and play a little with the colors and the paintkit - the result is another "SAMU"-Paint. Should i load it up?

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Yes - great work Dirk - me want!!

[gajit]

Here is the Calstar as requested

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzdzdhmytjy/Nemeth MD902 repaint Calstar.zip

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-155.jpg

[lep117]

Here is the Calstar as requested

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzdzdhmytjy/Nemeth MD902 repaint Calstar.zip

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-155.jpg

Great pait! I'll grab it right now!

[Fireball6]

Another European - Lifliner 3 from the Netherlands - here a WIP-Shot.

:wiggle: Dirk

[gajit]

Another European - Lifliner 3 from the Netherlands - here a WIP-Shot.

:wiggle: Dirk


Very good - so much detail to include :salute:

[Fireball6]

Lifeliner 3 and SAMU 63 are ready to go out ..... need to be packed and load them up, should be available here and at the usual places very soon.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

A great duo Dirk :salute:

[gajit]

This might be my last MD902 for a while.. Yeah - I know it should be on the police version but i prefer the unbroken shape of the medic version.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mwmlfwjybzx/Nemeth MD902 repaint N7006X.zip



http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-10.jpg

[Fireball6]

Thanks gajit - glad you like it - your paintjobs are very well done and I like them alot. Did two more - this time for the Police-Variant. The "all" blue one is used by the Police in Germany for a short time, then they repaint it to the standard sheme. The other is a simple one, whitout special markings. So it could be used as BackUp-Helicopter for Police-Department`s or Special Op`s in Law Enforcement.

[gajit]

Hi Dirk

More choice the better - keep em coming :jump:

[lep117]

This might be my last MD902 for a while.. Yeah - I know it should be on the police version but i prefer the unbroken shape of the medic version.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mwmlfwjybzx/Nemeth MD902 repaint N7006X.zip



http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-10.jpg

Wow that looks great! You did an awesome job Gajit! Many many thanks!

[Milamber]

Wow that looks great! You did an awesome job Gajit! Many many thanks!

Totally agreed, there are some really talented people "out there" and it is most pleasurable for me to be able to use some of the outstanding work by contributors to this thread. Now, where did I put the ...................

Regards,

Maurice.

[MCDesigns]

Totally agreed, there are some really talented people "out there" and it is most pleasurable for me to be able to use some of the outstanding work by contributors to this thread. Now, where did I put the ...................

Regards,

Maurice.

I agree 100% Maurice!

Great job guys!!

[Fireball6]

I have done the second "Lifeliner"-Paint - Lifeliner 4 - as you can see below. I will upload them tomorrow. The other two also.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

thats another i have to add to the hangar - tx Dirk

[Dain Arns]

FINALLY! :jump:

Love the view out the VC, nice well placed windows.
Sorry, little late to the "dance"...

[spatialpro]

I'm also late to the party!

Here are some WIP shots of my local MD902 here in Dorset. It'll be finished and uploaded in the near future.

Andy

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4079

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[Fireball6]

Looking forward to it - another one for the "Police-Fleet" :jump:

Dirk

[gajit]

I'm also late to the party!

Here are some WIP shots of my local MD902 here in Dorset. It'll be finished and uploaded in the near future.

Andy



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Very good Andy - we see it a lot over us as it chases people on the Ferndown bypass!! :salute:

[spatialpro]

we see it a lot over us as it chases people on the Ferndown bypass!!

You wouldn't be one of them by any chance??!! ;) LOL!

I used to live on the eastern edge of Wool, so saw it coming and going from Winfrith at all hours. Now I live very near the hospital in Dorchester, so I see G-DORS all the time.

I've made a few mods since the WIP above. Tackling the reflective textures now. Hmmm...

Andy

[Dain Arns]

I can't believe the amount of textures for this one! :isadizzy:
The paintkit looks maddening. You guys doing repaints have my respect! :salute:

[spatialpro]

Final Dorset Police WIP. Spot the difference...! ;)

Andy

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[gajit]

Final Dorset Police WIP. Spot the difference...! ;)

Andy

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Hi Andy - well done mate.

Good spot at Dorchester. I used to visit me father in the hospital and his ward overlooked the helipad and as he used to love flying - it gave him something to watch from time to time.

Are you planning any more repaints? Im just about done with my limited skills.

[spatialpro]

I anticipate this'll be my one and only paint for the Explorer.

Now I've played around with the Alpha channel on the Explorer I feel I need to go back and check my paints of other models... which'll keep be very busy!! I know for sure I need to revisit my paints for the EC-135...

[gajit]

I anticipate this'll be my one and only paint for the Explorer.

Now I've played around with the Alpha channel on the Explorer I feel I need to go back and check my paints of other models... which'll keep be very busy!! I know for sure I need to revisit my paints for the EC-135...


I am still clueless with Alpha channels - I must try harder!

[Dain Arns]

I am still clueless with Alpha channels - I must try harder!

It's kinda like a film negative, back when folks still used photographic film.
Black is shiniest, white flat. Does that make sense or help? :kilroy:
That's the way I look at it...

EDIT: In fact that's how I start out on most of my Alphas.
I create a black and white copy, then use "Negative Image" effect. Go from there.

[gajit]

Thanks - im good at being negative!! (As many producers know!!)

[spatialpro]

Hi,

The Dorset Police repaint is now done and available here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vjzlyym2omz

Andy

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[gajit]

Great addition to hangar Tx :ernae:

[Fireball6]

Hello Airtrooper - nice Paintjob :ernae:, there is one small issue with it - in the texture.dorsetpolice - folder i miss the ndmd900_e03_t - texture.

Start with some civilian repaints - here is the first one, almost ready .........

:wiggle: Greetings Dirk

[spatialpro]

Hi Dirk,


in the texture.dorsetpolice - folder i miss the ndmd900_e03_t - texture

That is entirely intentional. The texture.cfg should reference the ndmd900_e03_t texture from the ..\texture.1 folder. This works in most cases. If it doesn't work, simply copy the ndmd900_e03_t texture from that folder into the texture.dorsetpolice folder.

Andy

[Fireball6]

Hi Andy - yes, you are right - have overlooked that

Dirk

[CG_1976]

Look what I found at flightsim.com a USCG Enforcer. A pleasant surprise:salute:

[Fireball6]

I want to show you a few pics of the next Repaint-Packages - one for the Base-Version, one for the
VIP-Version. Both Packages contains two different Paints.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Great selection Dirk :jump:

[lep117]

Hi Dirk!

Is it possible for you do do this one?

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/4/1/5/0770514.jpg

It is a wonderful looking MD902.

Many thanks in advance!

[Fireball6]

Hello lep117 - yes it looks very nice but i am not shure that i can replicate the lines in the area of the backdoor - i`ll have a look at it later, but i promise nothing ......... Some areas of the model have distorsions that looks not good in my opinion.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Good luck with that one Dirk! The lines on the tail will also be hassle as they run through the middle bit!

If you want me to email you my Mercy Air Tail to act as a template and save you time - just let me know.

[peter12213]

That is a lovely scheme can imagine it'll be a headache to do though!

[Fireball6]

Hello gajit, thank you very much for your offer - i have a closer look at the picture and then at the templates and decide that I wil not paint it - sorry lep117, this paint is out of my skills. If you like, i can do a white one with blue additions and swiss registration.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

I dont blame you - i think that even on the fuselarge there will be 4 places (on just one side) where lines will need to match up - i find that so time consuming. I could do 3 paints in the time it would take to do this one.

[gajit]

Hi Dirk

I thought i would have a go. This is 1.5 hours work and still no where near. Im not sure I will get this one finished.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-11.jpg

[Fireball6]

That is what i mean - some paints look so easy and very cool on a picture but on a flightsim-model it could been a nightmare. I saw the distorsions at the austrian ems-paint which was included in the pack and i try a few lines at the kit and decided that i did it not.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

P.S. I have a few other paints in the assembly-line ........

[gajit]

Keep em coming Dirk!

I may be gone a long time with this one. Another hour later and hardly any improvement and still some really difficult links to do. Grrrrrrr

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-157.jpg

[Dain Arns]

It's coming along nicely though! Looks great. :jump:

[gajit]

Tx Dain

Another hour of painfully slow progress. Who ever designed this paint kit is a ..........

If this was a cera 212 or 412 paint it would have been finished by now.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-158.jpg

[OleBoy]

I can sympathize. I have spent hours and hours (on other choppers) doing repaints..and when things go together as a jigsaw puzzle it's a real PITA. Sounds like a much needed break is needed. Maybe move to another paint so you don't lose the inspiration to frustration

[Fireball6]

Hey gajit - you did a lot of great repaints - this one seems to be a real "Fun-Killer". So please, don`t be frustrated. It is the paint themself and the "a bit tricky" paintkit that causes the problem.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[Fireball6]

Here one more from me - this time one for the Police-Helicopter-Fans - LX-PGA from Luxembourg.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Nice going Dirk :salute:

[gajit]

I can sympathize. I have spent hours and hours (on other choppers) doing repaints..and when things go together as a jigsaw puzzle it's a real PITA. Sounds like a much needed break is needed. Maybe move to another paint so you don't lose the inspiration to frustration


Hi Oleboy - thanks for the encouragement. I cant go to another paint or I wont return LOL I moved to other bits - 2 more hour has taken it a bit closer..


http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-159.jpg

[Fireball6]

Wow - awesome work gajit, :applause:

Dirk

[OleBoy]

Hi Oleboy - thanks for the encouragement. I cant go to another paint or I wont return LOL I moved to other bits - 2 more hour has taken it a bit closer..


It's looking real good gajit. Fantastic job :)

My thoughts whenever I do any repaints of that type..the riddle.
The challenge of complexity has always been my drive. How the model is mapped, that can be the true test of patience. The more detailed the paint, the more gratifying the end results when I conquer it.

[lep117]

Hi Oleboy - thanks for the encouragement. I cant go to another paint or I wont return LOL I moved to other bits - 2 more hour has taken it a bit closer..




Sorry for not replying to any of your replies, but I was out of internet for a few days. But you know there is one thing I can say and that is: You guys are amazing. The repaint looks 95% done. Great work guys, Well done. I can't wait to fly the bird!:jump:

[doublecool]

Man, that looks COOL Gajit

nicely done :wavey:

[gajit]

Hi

There are a few bits that could be better but I just cant spend anymore time on it!!

Download here..

http://www.mediafire.com/file/52umzy4zwzt/Nemeth MD902 Repaint HB-ZDF.zip

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-160.jpg

[lep117]

Hi

There are a few bits that could be better but I just cant spend anymore time on it!!

Download here..

http://www.mediafire.com/file/52umzy4zwzt/Nemeth MD902 Repaint HB-ZDF.zip


There is just one word left to say: WOW!!!:applause:

Great job! I'll take my flight right away!!!:jump:

THANKS!!!!!!!!

[Fireball6]

I pull my hat gajit - awesome work :applause:

Dirk

[gajit]

I pull my hat gajit - awesome work :applause:

Dirk

Nice of you to say but it was more needing patence than skill - you have done far more intricate paints in the past, :salute:

[Fireball6]

Thank you gajit - i find that in this case, patience is a great skill - this paintkit need a lot of them.
I play a bit with the alphas and specs to get a "silver" look. To test it, i "create" two versions of a
fictional Police-Repaint for the Northrhine-Westfalian - Police.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[gajit]

Good to see some German paints :jump:

Here is another UK paint..

http://www.mediafire.com/file/yeteognniyo/Nemeth MD902 repaint Man Police G-YPOL.zip
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/wip-162.jpg[/quote]

[Merkava]

Am I blind or it's not has bump-mapping?

[Fireball6]

Hi Merkava - it has .bump`s in the main texture-folder of each variant.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[Merkava]

Hi Merkava - it has .bump`s in the main texture-folder of each variant.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk
Thank you.
But it's so hard to see on model... :(

[merida72]

style exercise...

crazy variants :wiggle:(fictional)

Aeronautica Militare - Reparto Sperimentale Volo
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/124/explorer1crj.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/explorer1crj.jpg/)




close-up
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/1259/explorer1a.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/explorer1a.jpg/)


digital scheme
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9864/explorer2t.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/explorer2t.jpg/)


gulf valley scheme
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/4174/explorer3.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/explorer3.jpg/)

[waser]

woow great repaint :salute:
why not also designs the drivers' overalls?

[Fireball6]

Wow - cool paints merida72 - like it alot :jump:

Dirk

[Fireball6]

Two new Police-Paints on the way ..... South Yorkshire - and Humberside - Police Helicopter.
Did someone know what lettering is at the frontside of the Humberside Helicopter above the Policesign ? Could not find a Photo that shows what it is.

Greetings :wavey: Dirk

[Txmmy83]

HU Simmarket has reduced price on all nemeth products at the moment:jump:
so I will probably grab the explorer today

[Txmmy83]

Wow those Italian paints are fantastic thanks merida are they uploaded anywhere?

BR
Tom

[Txmmy83]

get the Explorer I would say it is their best Helo after one flight:jump:
looking into paintkit now;)


BR
Tom