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Blackbird686 said:
You don't know how happy I am to see this progress, Milton. :salute: Initially on a different computer I had the Wings of Power P-47 Thunderbolt pack which included the clearview canopy version of the XP-74 "Superbolt". Since there was a hard drive crash on that particular machine, I cannot retrieve those models. But there is light at the end of the tunnel... as the end result your superbly crafted model of the XP-47H will pick up where the XP-74 left off. LOL!!! :icon_lol:.

Thanks for keeping the spirit of these ol' birds alive and well!

BB686:USA-flag:
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Thank you BB686; the XP47J and XP47H are moving along together. Nigel will be doing the 47J textures initially and Duckie is doing the 47H textures. The attached 47J shows the bare metal texture by Damian Radice.

Sundog said:
I love these development models of the P-47. It's great to finally get the chance to fly them in FS. The XP-47H is looking good.
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Thank you Sir; I'll make sure you and BB686 get an early version to shake these guys down. :)
 
Wow! Great stuff there Sundog! Thank you :jump:

Duckie, now that looks super realistic.. Excellent work!
 
Thanks RobH and Nigel.

This is a great place to learn from some outstanding artists and craftsmen who don't hesitate to share their knowledge and experience.

:salute: :salute:
 
Duckie, that looks great. Have you been reading the tips over at the Simmers Paint Shop? I know when I first started making textures that place was a treasure trove of knowledge. I remember they had a tutorial on how to texture a B-24. It basically walked you through all of the basics of making textures and is what resulted in me first making textures. I've yet to conquer "metal," but I'm working on it. I can't wait to see your finished textures. :)
 
Thanks Sundog. Simmers Paintshop is definitely one of the many resources I have used, and you are right about the tutorials. Rivets and panel lines tuts were of great help to me.
 
Duckie -- Your paints are always superb works of art, as demonstrated on the Grumman Trackers. Looking forward to seeing your work on the XP-47 too.

BB686:USA-flag:
 
Blackbird686 said:
Duckie -- Your paints are always superb works of art, as demonstrated on the Grumman Trackers. Looking forward to seeing your work on the XP-47 too.

BB686:USA-flag:
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Seconded!

Duckie's staunch work, attention to detail and ability to see the job through is praiseworthy.

Very much looking forward to his work on XP-47.
 
I have to agree with what everyone else has said. That looks outstanding. And take your time, I'm going on vacation soon and won't be back until January. I'd hate to think everyone else was flying it when all I could do is watch. ;)
 
Sundog said:
I have to agree with what everyone else has said. That looks outstanding. And take your time, I'm going on vacation soon and won't be back until January. I'd hate to think everyone else was flying it when all I could do is watch. ;)
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LOL Don't rush ... VC work to be done yet but after the Dash 7 and Harpoon releases.
 
Duckie said:
:redf: Thanks ever so much for your kindness. :redf:

And thanks to Milton for "covering" for me! ? He know's how slow I really work!!
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Everyone has a natural working rythm and a personal approach to details.

Don't apologise for the awesome work you're doing Sir.

In the words of the wise American author - Maurice Grenville Kains ('Five Acres and Independence);

"Make haste, STEADILY!"
 
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