Markus....A possible request of you?

[OleBoy]

Considering you are doing so well with the C185, will you do this one for all us FS9'rs & FSX'rs please?

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2009-1/7/33276.jpg

[HighGround22]

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Ooooh! That be purty!

[Wild Bill Kelso]

That's indeed a cute Canary!
Thanks for the proposal, I'll take it into account (once those darn compatibility issues are solved...).

Cheers,
Markus.

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Btw and rather OT:
Who actually needs floatplanes?
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/image73716.html

[Wild Bill Kelso]

quick & dirty:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_1.jpg

[OleBoy]

OHHH...Markus, it's looking nice. I got a grin on my face from ear to ear:jump:

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Thanks, mate!

Think I'm getting closer to it:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_2.jpg

BTW:
How does my recent FSX Mount Cook Bushwagon (uploaded yesterday) work for you FSX guys?
Everything in place?
Fortunately, this N5073R doesn't bear its rego on the rudder, so there'll be no issues turning it into the FSX version...

Cheers,
Markus.

[OleBoy]

N5073R doesn't bear its rego on the rudder, so there'll be no issues turning it into the FSX version...

Cheers,
Markus.

I took note of the mapping issue and thought of this particular paint right off. At first sight the color choices just grabbed me. I never could find a top-down shot. Then again, how many floaters do you see doing stunts?..lol.

It's looking better indeed.

I've included a goody for you to look at ;) It may be of help?
26931

[Wild Bill Kelso]

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_3.jpg

The image you dug out is very useful, as it contains all important items!

Two bummers found:
After some research, I've found out that the real N5073R obviously is fitted with AEROCET 3500L fibreglass straight floats, available here:
http://www.aerocet.com/3500.html
Note: "One size fits all: C180, 182, 185, 206"

Carenado's original straight floats appeared like an old steam boiler to me, so I've fiddled on them to better match. But as the float's outer textures are mirrored, the AEROCET logo applied gets flipped on the right hand side - I think I'd better omit it...

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_4.jpg

Bummer #2:
The door's upper hinge apparently is mapped through an item I didn't found - probably by the lower hinge. Thus, the red cheatline gets interrupted.
Workaround: Imagining this hinge was a spare part which got mounted without painting it over...


180,182,185,206

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Forget about the hinge issue:
Got it sorted out!

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_5.jpg

Note the torn-off paint on the pilot's and baggage door sills and handles.
Just a little tear & wear...


And another issue is cured:
Although the straight float model is fitted with a two-bladed prop, the rotating blur was the same as the three-blader. Fixed it:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_6.jpg

[PeteHam]

Looking good Markus :applause:

Pete.

[OleBoy]

Nice work Markus! She's looking Be-YouTea-Full.:applause:

On another note, it's real sad that the Carenado boys won't fix the obvious. Instead they keep sweeping it under the carpet :173go1:

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Thanks for this feedback, guys! :salute:

Admitted there are some rather minor glitches, it's still a very accurate modeled aircraft with jaw-dropping base textures to play with! I'm still having a ball fiddling on details:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_7.jpg

The included float struts suffered from some severe biofouling, attacked by (presumably) clams, barnacles and evil corrosion, so I cleaned up this mess...

[Felixthreeone]

Very, very nice!!! Look forward to this paint!

[Duckie]

Beautiful work Markus. Can't wait to add this one to the fleet!

Steve

[OleBoy]

Looking better and better. From the sounds of the way it's going, and the new snaps, it's going great. Your handy work will be appreciated for sure :wavey:

[mgr]

Markus,

Almost don't dare to nitpick on such good repaint but... :kilroy:

If i look closly to the real-life picture, i see a small red shadow around registration.:engel016:

-> http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircraft/large/191/191662.jpg

Marcel

[Wild Bill Kelso]

You're right, mate!
Thanks for pointing me to it - and just at the right moment, for I was almost about considering it finished...
It's just another layer to be added.

Cheers,
Markus.

btw:
It was no nitpicking at all!
Remarks such as yours are my reason to post these WIP shots here.

[OleBoy]

I took the photo into photoshop and enlarged it. The red is actually a right-downward dropped shadow

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Looks good with the shadows, doesn't it?

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r_8.jpg

For the friends of harder runways:
The amphibious floats of course will receive similar treatment!

Anything left to improve?

Cheers,
Markus.

[edmoore235]

WOW, what can be said, it is pure wonderful! You are a true ARTIST. Thank you very much. Take care.

Ed

[johnh_049]

she's looking great

[mgr]

Perfect! :ernae:

[PeteHam]

Markus , your work is stunning :applause: :applause:

:ernae: :ernae:

Pete.

[OleBoy]

Thumbs up Maestro!! Very nice job :applause:

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Thank you!
I'm really touched by your comments, guys! :naturesm:

[OleBoy]

Not knowing for sure, but this plane would do nicely in all configurations *wink wink*

[RyDraiggoch]

I need a copy of this I think

I do like Carenado's 185

Excellent work

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Not knowing for sure, but this plane would do nicely in all configurations *wink wink*

Wilco.
You want more options concerning wet or dry runways?
Here ya go:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r9.jpg

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/wildbillkelso_berlin/Skywagon/n5073r10.jpg


Note: The amphibious model is fitted with the tree-bladed prop - the stock propblur will work with this one. Have to take this into account when packing her (tomorrow...).

[modelr]

That is nice, Marcus. Thank You so very much. :applause:

[OleBoy]

Markus, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it. Thank You! :ernae:

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Uploads proceeded.
Enjoy! :wavey:

Here she is:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=7&linkid=3364

[OleBoy]

Uploads proceeded.
Enjoy! :wavey:

Here she is:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=7&linkid=3364


Hot dang..I'm all over it. Snaps coming soon!:jump:
....Thanks Markus. It's a thing of beauty:ernae:

Right Click, View Image for full effect
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2979/fs9n5073r.jpg

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2979/fs9n5073r.jpg)

[HighGround22]

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Many thanks for your excellent (as usual) work, Markus -- and OleBoy for suggesting this beauty. Gorgeous paint!