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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

Erco 415 Ercoupe(freeware) released 17may12

Great little plane! I really enjoyed it. Beautiful panel, nice gauges, very nicely done!

:applause: :medals: :applause:

Im one for details. The coolest features for me were the vibrating antennaes and the rattling, vibrating fuel level indicator. Nice!!
 
Lionheart said:
Great little plane! I really enjoyed it. Beautiful panel, nice gauges, very nicely done! :applause: :medals: :applause:

Im one for details. The coolest features for me were the vibrating antennaes and the rattling, vibrating fuel level indicator. Nice!!
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There's one more animation that full modeled into his Ercoupe. It will be interesting to see who comes up with the first correct answer...

RD
 
rdaniell said:
There's one more animation that full modeled into his Ercoupe. It will be interesting to see who comes up with the first correct answer...

RD
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Might be the overhead mini dome light switch. But...... (but.. ) What really caught my eye was the plexi canopy doors. They stick and catch as they move up or down, just like the real thing, moving a bit at a time, catching in the aluminum slot tracts... Very fine work on that also...

:D
 
Lionheart said:
Might be the overhead mini dome light switch. But...... (but.. ) What really caught my eye was the plexi canopy doors. They stick and catch as they move up or down, just like the real thing, moving a bit at a time, catching in the aluminum slot tracts... Very fine work on that also...

:D
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Well heck Liohheart, I hadn't noticed that so that's not the animation I'm talking about. Now I'm wondering if I missed anything else.

RD

Edit: Here's a hint....it has something to do with vibration....
 
something else he also modeled that the previous 2 didn't is the left and right rudder animation and also the nose wheel movement. got to the outside view behind the a/c and make turns with it to see what I mean, must have autorudder enabled.:applause:
 
First, I'd like to thank Craig for this wonderful little plane.
It's fun to fly and also fun to paint

When he first announced it some time ago, I decided to buy a sim-yoke and wait - that was well worth it!

here are two WIPs that will, however, take some more time 'cause I'm a bloody beginner in skinning planes.
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btw: where can I find the rudder and elevator hinges with the templates?
And does anyone know that cat (it's the nose art of D-EOPI)View attachment 66312


Mike
 
scotsman said:
And does anyone know that cat (it's the nose art of D-EOPI)
Mike
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That cat is an F-14 Tomcat logo/community patch. That's why it has two tails. Search Tomcat patches and markings and you should be able to find that exact one. There were variations on that theme.
 
Got it!

Thank you for your help, Sundog.
Next step is to learn how to fiddle with the alpha channels to get a better metal finish to the fuselage.

Mike
 
Scotsman, that's a good looking airplane (both versions). Do you have access to the full scale version?

RD
 
Sorry, no access to any Real-lifeErcoupe.
On the other hand, there are lots of pics available on the internet.
I am currently working on 4 projects:
D-EOPI, the oldest coupe in Germany. Will last longer as I am struggling with polished metal surfaces
HB-ERB, the yellow/red one from Switzerland. I have to learne the use of some Photoshp features to create the red lining on the fuselage.
N94407: same with the lining
D-ERCO, my current (fictional) personal ride for low and slow.

For all versions I will have to do lot of work on the interior - all by try-and-error ;-).
Currently, I am fiddling with wall carpets on D-ERCO.

Craig, where can I find the elevator and rudder hinges on the templates?

All skins can be made available here on SOH when finished (please be patient).
This gem is currently much underestimated by us sim pilots, in my opinion.

Mike
 
scotsman said:
Sorry, no access to any Real-lifeErcoupe.....This gem is currently much underestimated by us sim pilots, in my opinion.

Mike
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Too bad about your not being able to get a ride in a real-life Ercoupe. It is a fun little airplane to fly. Wish I had the money to get myself another one. Unfortunately, they cost a whole lot more now than the $ 5,500.00 U.S. I paid for mine back in 1985. But, thanks to Craig ,:salute: I can fly "Scrappy II" in FSX anytime I want. No hanger fee, no insurance, no annual inspection expenses, no fuel expense, etc. :icon_lol:

RD
 
Agreed. RD. And also no disturbing pedals under my desk any more.
I simply clip on the yoke (that I bought only for the ercoupe) and go.
No more diving under the desk to get the hardware to its place - just fun flying...that few remaining time after learning to paint her :cool:.
OK, I will have to install all that other equipment if I want to fly any other plane, but currently I do not feel the need for that.

Mike
 
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