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manecas
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Hi Milton, hi fellows, indeed, I have been "away" for a while, due to some medical exams...
I have been loosing weight for the past three months, stomach aches, etc, and it got to a point when I "HAD" to worry...
my hobbies and such have been put on hold, and thank God all is fine, and I am coming back, so no worries, please accept my apologies if it seemed I was "gone"
In the meantime a few "Mallard" items have arrived, the book titled "The Enduring Classic", an old CHALKS DVD, ( from Pioneer) with great air to air footage, which is rare,
and a lovely old print, almso mentioned in that little book.
Milton, I have even sent you a couple images to your email, havent heard from you yet, but no problem.
I am coming back to my cabin textures tomorrow, and will keep you all posted. again please forgive me for my "silence"...I had a good reason...
yours,
RC
RC, welcome back mon cher. Yes, I received those emails and reviewed them closely. Thank you Sir.
Will have some things for you Monday.
Great to see you back here.
Will have some things for you Monday.
Great to see you back here.
I have one more change to wrap up the PV-1 Ventura and I will be back on the Mallard 100%.
There will be 2 models, an early and late version exterior-wise with the interior the same.
Not a big deal to wrap this up for me but manecas is very busy with those interior textures.
Hopefully we will start seeing some activity here soon.
There will be 2 models, an early and late version exterior-wise with the interior the same.
Not a big deal to wrap this up for me but manecas is very busy with those interior textures.
Hopefully we will start seeing some activity here soon.
While waiting for Ventura and Mallard textures, (always gotta be busy), I have started work on this little gem.
External engines now completed and mapped; flight model evolving but already very nice; panel and gauge changes are in process.
What a difference these PT-6's make in ground and water behavior (loving these differences), take-off, climb out (beast!), and cruise (190-200 depending on cruise settings and fuel preservation needs).
Love the reverse props too; really fun to play with this in water as well.
External engines now completed and mapped; flight model evolving but already very nice; panel and gauge changes are in process.
What a difference these PT-6's make in ground and water behavior (loving these differences), take-off, climb out (beast!), and cruise (190-200 depending on cruise settings and fuel preservation needs).
Love the reverse props too; really fun to play with this in water as well.
It is in our plans, once the radial is completed.
manecas
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Oh w.o.w.....the Turbo Mallard ...I have waited so long for this to happen.
Thank You Milton for this. Tahnk you so very much!
But I have been busy too, trying to achieve that payware look inside....
and also trying new propeller effects.
Anyday now, anyday now.....
enjoy gentlemen!
"welcome aboard"
Photoreal textures for the steps;
Found a great mohair type of texture that you can see here covering the wing spar, that will be applied inside old school style, and eventually the whole thing will match perfectly!
That bit there needs tweaking still....see what I mean?
Thank You Milton for this. Tahnk you so very much!
But I have been busy too, trying to achieve that payware look inside....
and also trying new propeller effects.
Anyday now, anyday now.....
enjoy gentlemen!
"welcome aboard"
Photoreal textures for the steps;
Found a great mohair type of texture that you can see here covering the wing spar, that will be applied inside old school style, and eventually the whole thing will match perfectly!
That bit there needs tweaking still....see what I mean?
Firekitten
Charter Member 2016
DRINKS AND SNACKS.... I'm sold
Gorgeous work Rui, stunning Glad to have your work adorning the FSX version too, you do it proud!
Gorgeous work Rui, stunning
Glad to have your work adorning the FSX version too, you do it proud!
wellis
SOH-CM-2025
YAY!!!
I can hardly wait!! I have an Aussie G-73 coming soon...the nose has been a bear. VH-CQA (formerly N611DS) followed by a Texaco. This will resolve my problem of finding a proper NZ registered bird since about the only liveries I can find pictures of are turbo conversions...I just love this airplane!!! I'll put up a couple screenshots in the morning. VH-CQA is currently operating from Evan's Head Airpark, NSW.
I can hardly wait!! I have an Aussie G-73 coming soon...the nose has been a bear. VH-CQA (formerly N611DS) followed by a Texaco. This will resolve my problem of finding a proper NZ registered bird since about the only liveries I can find pictures of are turbo conversions...I just love this airplane!!! I'll put up a couple screenshots in the morning. VH-CQA is currently operating from Evan's Head Airpark, NSW.
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Indeed, thanks to so many talented contributors here.
Wellis, oh man, I really appreciate that and look forward to these paint schemes.
manecas
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After that cabin is done, 
I would like to paint the second Mallard being built, house colours grey blue and yellow....
Something "classic" to go with its "classic" cabin!;-))))
I will try and upload my propeller textures as well later, did two with red tip and yellow tips...
later gentlemen,
yours,
rc
I would like to paint the second Mallard being built, house colours grey blue and yellow....Something "classic" to go with its "classic" cabin!;-))))
I will try and upload my propeller textures as well later, did two with red tip and yellow tips...
later gentlemen,
yours,
rc
wellis
SOH-CM-2025
Indeed, thanks to so many talented contributors here.
Wellis, oh man, I really appreciate that and look forward to these paint schemes.
Thanks for the encouragement and thank you and Firekitten for this absolutely wonderful model and paint kit! Here are some screen shots of VH-CQA. A few more tweaks. Next up Texaco N2949
