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Abrams P-1 Explorer WIP

gman5250

gman5250

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After doing the conversion on Mr. Shupe's F7F Tigercat, I felt the need to do an airplane from the ground up...so to speak. This is my first ever airplane model but I'm enjoying the learning curve.

I became interested in the Abrams P-1 Explorer after seeing it on another thread, and began doing some research. The model is at a level that I feel comfortable showing the airplane as a WIP. At this point the exterior model still needs some details added and the interior model is a basic place holder. Note that the radial is borrowed from another model I'm working on and will be replaced with the Wright R975 as the model progresses.

This variant is a representation of the original survey airplane with the three blade propeller that was added to the later models just prior to the project being shelved at the start of WWII. It's a shame that this plane never reached it's potential, as the prototypes made 200 MPH @ FL20. Not bad.

The model is being developed for FSX, FSX ST and Prepar3D.


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Beautiful modeling. Quite an unusual aircraft that I never heard of. Looking forward to this one.
 
Wow, never heard about that before. Amazing looking bird. It reminds me of the bad guys plane from "Rocketeer" comic book.
 
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Oddly enough, I'm a bit interested. Probably for the view from the VC.


P.S:
Wikipedia says this was the first aircraft to use curved plexiglass for its windows.
 
What a beautiful model gman. And your textures are superb! I love vintage aircraft and you have found one that sparks the imagination. Looking forward to trying this one out myself.
 
Absolute eye candy. The model is great but the texturing is absolutely stunning! :encouragement:

Cheers,
Huub
 
I really like it, and I think you are knocking it out of the park.

As far as what it looks like to me? The nose is straight out of early Sikorsky helo. R4? Can't remember the designation.
 
That looks awesome! This is going to be a great touring plane. I remember flying one of these back in either FS2002 or 2004 and I enjoyed it, but this looks outstanding. I also remember the same guy who made the old one also made a four engine pusher prop commuter plane, but I can't remember the make.

You've made a lot of progress since the first pics. Nice work. :)
 
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