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Aero L-39 Albatros
- Thread starter Nick C
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Quixoticish
Charter Member
I have to say I'm salivating at the prospect of this, and I can't wait to pick up a copy.
How are things coming along Mike?
How are things coming along Mike?
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yago9
Guest
I dont think a promo video is needed..Any screenshot i,ve seen will do.Sold!!!
Lotus
Charter Member
Thanks Yago. Too late though, promo's already done. 
It will be out on release day as well. Besides, if I didn't do one I would probably get lynched on youtube at this point. I haven't done a new FSX movie in over a year because of this all consuming project, and people have been getting annoyed with me haha. Very much looking forward to taking down that old preview as well.
Another rear pit shot for fun...
It will be out on release day as well. Besides, if I didn't do one I would probably get lynched on youtube at this point. I haven't done a new FSX movie in over a year because of this all consuming project, and people have been getting annoyed with me haha. Very much looking forward to taking down that old preview as well.Another rear pit shot for fun...
VaporZ
Charter Member
Well, another good news !
if our friend Yago9 is interested in this FSX L-39 project
this means we could eventually have superb repaints for
the future.
On this matter, take a look at this web page from Americo Maia
covering 37 L-39 profiles from 24 different countries :
http://br.geocities.com/racc2004/l39/
You can click each L-39 to have the full profile.
Woo ! :isadizzy: Too Much colors ! :isadizzy:
VaporZ
if our friend Yago9 is interested in this FSX L-39 project
this means we could eventually have superb repaints for
the future.
On this matter, take a look at this web page from Americo Maia
covering 37 L-39 profiles from 24 different countries :
http://br.geocities.com/racc2004/l39/
You can click each L-39 to have the full profile.
Woo ! :isadizzy: Too Much colors ! :isadizzy:
VaporZ
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BananaBob
Guest
There's always painter interested, fantastic work bro!! 
Lotus
Charter Member
I'm sure those Hungarian paints will be first on the list haha... downright scary as they are.
I love the Albatros as an airplane of course but I have to be honest in saying that I detest about 99% of the paint schemes that have been put on them over the years, some are just aaawwwwful haha. The 10 that are included in the package are the ones I hate the least.
I've included a detailed manual with the paint kit, which will be essential reading for anyone wanting a crack at repaints, and the kit also contains three complete paints to use as reference for lining things up. Just remember, the plane's UVs were organized for raw render speed above all else, which is very important in multiplayer, and that comes at the expense of ease of painting a bit.
And yes, almost there. You'll be the first to know.
Cheers guys,
-Mike
I love the Albatros as an airplane of course but I have to be honest in saying that I detest about 99% of the paint schemes that have been put on them over the years, some are just aaawwwwful haha. The 10 that are included in the package are the ones I hate the least.
I've included a detailed manual with the paint kit, which will be essential reading for anyone wanting a crack at repaints, and the kit also contains three complete paints to use as reference for lining things up. Just remember, the plane's UVs were organized for raw render speed above all else, which is very important in multiplayer, and that comes at the expense of ease of painting a bit.
And yes, almost there. You'll be the first to know.
Cheers guys,
-Mike
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dhl1986
Guest
looks amazing. any idea on the price yet?
VaporZ
Charter Member
Well if Yago9, KiwiKat and BananaBob all want to do L-39 repaints
its even better.
Just talk each other to share repaints and not repeat any projects.
I like a lot the L-39 wearing desert schemes ( Libya, Egypt, Irak ).
The "Grape" scheme of Thailand L-39 is also super cool !
and
And I fully agree with Lotus about Hungarian schemes !
:ernae:
VaporZ
its even better.
Just talk each other to share repaints and not repeat any projects.
I like a lot the L-39 wearing desert schemes ( Libya, Egypt, Irak ).
The "Grape" scheme of Thailand L-39 is also super cool !
and
And I fully agree with Lotus about Hungarian schemes !
:ernae:
VaporZ
VaporZ
Charter Member
And here is the list of L-39 operators ( countries )
available at WikiPedia :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aero_L-39_Albatros_operators
The repaints options are ..... "numerous" ..... to say the least.
:mixedsmi:
VaporZ
available at WikiPedia :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aero_L-39_Albatros_operators
The repaints options are ..... "numerous" ..... to say the least.
:mixedsmi:
VaporZ
Lotus
Charter Member
One of the problems with L-39 paints, at least the military ones, is that almost all of them are roughly the same. You'll find the same basic camo pattern with only minor local colour variations on the bulk of them. On the privately owned ones though just about anything goes it seems, especially among the guys who run them at Reno. For them, the more bonkers looking the better I guess.
I've made a personal request to future repainters in the paint kit manual but I'll make it here in advance as well while we're on the topic. I'm humbly asking that people please refrain from painting the civilian L-39 "Wild Child", if they are considering it. That sounds odd I know, and I expect it to be a popular choice since it's probably the most famous single L-39 of all, not to mention absolutely gorgeous.
Unfortunately what isn't generally known is that the aircraft was destroyed in a tragic accident a couple of years ago during some aerial filming. Both pilots on board were killed. I know the former owner of Wild Child personally, he's been an advisor to me throughout the project, plus I had the pleasure of flying in formation with him in another L-39, so I would just like to maintain respect for the dead, and his own loss of his aircraft, by leaving that one paint job well alone. I hope that's alright with you guys.
Oh, also I call dibs on the East German Airforce scheme (already started it anyway haha). It'll be available on my site when it's up, shortly after release.
The rest though?... have at em! haha.
@dhl1986: I don't have the price set yet, still talking to vendors about it.
Thanks very much guys,
-Mike
I've made a personal request to future repainters in the paint kit manual but I'll make it here in advance as well while we're on the topic. I'm humbly asking that people please refrain from painting the civilian L-39 "Wild Child", if they are considering it. That sounds odd I know, and I expect it to be a popular choice since it's probably the most famous single L-39 of all, not to mention absolutely gorgeous.
Unfortunately what isn't generally known is that the aircraft was destroyed in a tragic accident a couple of years ago during some aerial filming. Both pilots on board were killed. I know the former owner of Wild Child personally, he's been an advisor to me throughout the project, plus I had the pleasure of flying in formation with him in another L-39, so I would just like to maintain respect for the dead, and his own loss of his aircraft, by leaving that one paint job well alone. I hope that's alright with you guys.
Oh, also I call dibs on the East German Airforce scheme (already started it anyway haha). It'll be available on my site when it's up, shortly after release.
The rest though?... have at em! haha.
@dhl1986: I don't have the price set yet, still talking to vendors about it.
Thanks very much guys,
-Mike
On the last shot I see some cool canopy scratches that are visible in the sun. Great work.
I hadn't noticed the canopy scratches, brings back good memories of LOMAC
I do love the instrument panel reflection in that shot as well. I've got a feeling this aircraft is going to "raise the bar" yet again for developers!Darrell
Death_Eagle_571
Members +
That is looking absolutely beautiful!!! I have one question though, will there be a metric altimeter included instead of the standard one as an option?
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Dag
Guest
Very very impressive work lotus, I love the texturing/shading of the VC especially.
I got some shots of some Lituanian AF ones that were at the base in 2000. They brought half their "fighter" Force to Sola AB Norway (3 aircraft) for a Partnership for Peace exercise. Nice aircraft, orange noses and tip tanks. Performance slightly better then a DeHaviland Vampire I remember they commented.
Thanks
I got some shots of some Lituanian AF ones that were at the base in 2000. They brought half their "fighter" Force to Sola AB Norway (3 aircraft) for a Partnership for Peace exercise. Nice aircraft, orange noses and tip tanks. Performance slightly better then a DeHaviland Vampire I remember they commented.
Thanks