C-97 wip

Oh my! I had contemplated asking if you were considering a B-50D since the general engine, wings and tail are the same. Yes, a good B-50 would be great too! BTW, my cousin's husband used to work on B-50's during the 1950's. Also of note, lots of folks never realized that it was a B-50 that made the world's first non-stop circumnavigation in 1949 which took 4 air to air refueling's with 94 hours @ 1 minute airborne.
 
EXCELLENT! Both the C/KC-97 and B-50 series have been neglected in FSX. Wonderful news. Please ensure paint kits are available for each when released...

Kent
 
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If you are able to regress the C-97 to a B-50, would you be able to regress a B-50 to a B-29? :jump: (As much as I know there is the Virtavia B-29, there are a couple of things about it that just don't look quite right.) But as it stands, the C-97 is looking good so far!

If you know at this stage, will it be released like the Connie's and the Starliners, as one completed package, or do you think it will more likely be released like the C-47, in separate stages?

Regards,
Craig.
 
For the time being I am happy coming to grips with the exterior stuff, so I don't think a lot about the other things that need to be done, or about any possible follow-ups. And yes, once the thing is flyable in any sense of the word I will release a beta version with a paintkit.

Updated the model on Sketchfab, now with engines in place and a first take on the refueling parts.

Click "View on Sketchfab" to see the model full screen.

<iframe frameborder="0" height="240" width="320" allowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://skfb.ly/x6XS?autostart=0&transparent=0&autospin=0&controls=1"></iframe> YC97 WIP from mjahn on Sketchfab.
 
Some panel lines adjusted and jet engine #1 added, see link above. The link may be a little bit slow due to the model getting more complex. Naturally the wing dihedral is yet to be added, and the wing textures need to be seen to, but aint she a beauty already?
 
Hi,


Some more pics, one "in flight" (slew), testing ARB animation (via water rudder):


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And here the current state of affairs on Sketchfab, ready for a walkaround...


<iframe frameborder="0" height="480" width="640" allowFullScreen webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://skfb.ly/x6XS?autostart=0&transparent=0&autospin=0&controls=1"></iframe> <p style="font-size: 13px; font-weight:normal; margin: 5px; color: #4a4a4a"><strong><a style="color: #1caad9;" href="https://sketchfab.com/show/7383b4faf9cc42fdaf170c02dfb5271c">YC97 WIP</a> from <a style="color: #1caad9;" href="https://sketchfab.com/mjahn">mjahn</a> on <a style="color: #1caad9;" href="https://sketchfab.com">Sketchfab</a>.</strong></p>
 
OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH, takes your breath away. Looking fantastic. Kinda makes one look at the fuel gauge and hope they need to do a mid air refuel. Great stuff Manfred, thanks for keeping us posted.
 
Marvelous looking model, with many configurations (C-97A/C/EC-97G/HC-97G, KC-97A/E/F/G/L). The C-97 was assigned active and ANG roles, as troop carriers, medivac and recon/electronic warfare aircraft.


The Active Air Force had over 40 wings with the KC-97 assigned. Many ANG units used the KC-97 (Wis, Ill, Texas, Ohio, NY, Tenn, MO, Utah, AZ, and Penn).

Can't wait!!!

Larry
 
Manfred, you work so quickly. That is amazing progress!

Will it have all the antennas, bumps and lumps along the top of the fuselage, like the photo in post #21 ?
 
usafvet said:
Marvelous looking model, with many configurations (C-97A/C/EC-97G/HC-97G, KC-97A/E/F/G/L). The C-97 was assigned active and ANG roles, as troop carriers, medivac and recon/electronic warfare aircraft.


The Active Air Force had over 40 wings with the KC-97 assigned. Many ANG units used the KC-97 (Wis, Ill, Texas, Ohio, NY, Tenn, MO, Utah, AZ, and Penn).

Can't wait!!!

Larry
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If I remember correctly - back in the 60's, my brother flew C-97's for the New Hampshire Guard hauling cargo..



Bill
 
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