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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

At Last! DC-3 native on the way!

Thanks for the kind words Martyn. Just a note on paintkits. These C47s and DC3s contain so many litle points of difference and areas where mapping has to be done differently to capture the look and feel of the old airliners, we have produced two different layered kits which relate to the two main groups of models. You won't be able to slap paint on a Wright nacelle and expect it to appear on a Pratt&Whitney. Get them crossed and you'll have a disaster! You have been warned!

Other than that, they come with the usual layers including the base colours, rivet detail and outlines and dds files and anybody with a bit of potatoshop knowlege will manage fine.:engel016:
 
Still not convinced that nose is 100% right, but it looks a great package. I wonder if the Waco can be employed to deliver cargo in Air Hauler ?
 
This might help to convince you...

Here we have a shot of the real thing, a side render from the 3D model, a mask from the 3D model and an overlay of the mask over the real shot.

Allowing for camera angles in the real world, I'd say she was pretty close...

This particlular military C47 is built over factory plans. Hope this helps.:engel016:
 
I like the character in that picture, think I'll use it as a desktop for awhile. Really looking forward to the release, looks like a great piece of work.
 
Hey Bazz, don't really care about what models there are as I am sharpening my credit card for it. All I want is a proper Viewmaster so I can repaint it in Airlines Of NSW colours.

I have the book "DC-3 Downunder" which covers a Myriad of paint schemes for use in Australia. Unfortunately a lot of them had the 8 windows on the left side. Apparently the 8th window was cut where the navigator or radio operator sat.

Following developments with great interest.

Cheers
Pat
 
bazzar said:
This might help to convince you...

Here we have a shot of the real thing, a side render from the 3D model, a mask from the 3D model and an overlay of the mask over the real shot.

Allowing for camera angles in the real world, I'd say she was pretty close...

This particlular military C47 is built over factory plans. Hope this helps.:engel016:
Click to expand...

That looks spot on; it must be the view from the 45 or 325 degree bearing thats doing it. That or my varifocals...

Anyway, it all looks good, and hallelujah! NOT a fast military jet! Put me down for one.
 
FSX is excellent but it can't replicate human sight and unfortunately will distort on most angles.

In the VC for example, it is not uncommon to have to "cheat" the size of components to get them to appear the right size when "sitting" in the seat. f course, when you start poking around with the Track IR the complaints start rolling in! You can't win.

It's also a reason I don't like to see too many Max renders. A 3D programme will also distort horribly unless you set up the render exactly right, which takes a lot of time. Renders are really another "cheat" as they don't show the model as it would appear in the sim.
 
Well, if its right from the front, side and top, then the view from any other angle can't be argued with. I was never entirely certain that I was right about the shape of the nose; it was such a subliminal thing...in one screen shot it would look fine, in the next one it seemed slightly distorted. I have a similar problem with A2A's B-17 roof in the area of the radio compartment.

Anyway, Bazzar, all doubts are laid to rest. I am thoroughly looking forward to this terrific package being released. The whole thing looks just wonderful.
 
Thanks Paul, much appreciated. I can tell you that a LOT of work has gone into this package.
 
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