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Aeronca "K" Modeling Project

Thank you, Dimus. I'm really enjoying this a lot more than Sketchup.

I just finished making a few new parts.
Valve covers, intake & exhaust piping and cleaned up the casting between the cooling fins on the heads.
A prop and were added, and I applied smoothing groups. I still have a few things to do yet, then on to mapping.

Paul, (Put Put) I think I have everything modeled that will be exposed if you decide to build the C-3. Which I hope you decide to do it so I won't. :icon_lol:
I do have plans to use this set of lungs on other models down the road.

For best viewing, right-click, view-image.
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The heart of Aeronca "K"

Finally. This 36hp jewel is complete in detail. Everything is in perspective and ready for texture.
It's time I breathe life into these lungs and put this little engine in it's proper place.

Here's some nice 3-views for those who wish to model this little power house.

I hope everyone is ready for some real low-n-slow. :icon_lol:

Right-Click, View-Image for best viewing.
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*The minor front missing bit has been fixed. Oops!
 
Roger said:
Steve Meyers model? Loved it in Fs9 but didnt port-over well.
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We've been in contact with Steve in the last few weeks and he will be joining the GAS team this year. Look forward to some of his models coming to FSX in the future
 
Why thank you. I appreciate that.


Added after previous response

Now comes the task of UVW's. Which is a simple process for accomplished modelers. For myself, a huge undertaking as I pick my way through the procedures. Hurdles to the race horse.
The modeling part was fairly easy. What lays ahead, frustrations. I need all the guidance people will share if I'm going to pull this off. :icon_lol:

I've already begun the mapping process. This is going to be a nightmare to say the least.
 
OleBoy said:
Why thank you. I appreciate that.


Added after previous response

Now comes the task of UVW's. Which is a simple process for accomplished modelers. For myself, a huge undertaking as I pick my way through the procedures. Hurdles to the race horse.
The modeling part was fairly easy. What lays ahead, frustrations. I need all the guidance people will share. :icon_lol:
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And I'm sure you will get it! To have the Aeronca back in FsX will be fantastic...I hope it eventually comes to fruition:applause:
 
Nice work ! much better than I could do when I first started, gMax takes a bit of getting used to but once you have the hang of the tools at your disposal your be flying (quite literally) lol
 
Ahh, much appreciated.

I can't seem to shake hands with mapping things just yet. In time I suppose.
In the meantime I've created the appropriate propeller.

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jetstreamsky said:
Super job on the prop, the most difficult item to model in my experience.
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Yes indeed. It took several attempts. Thanks.
My rendition in form and shape, I know it is not the "correct" prop for this particular engine.
Scavenging useful resource found for any aircraft that utilized this (or similar JAP type) has been tedious.

I would like to create authentic if given the opportunity.

Here is the front profile.
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The prop looks great! You might want to verify the direction of rotation though...I think it's reversed. :kilroy:
 
N2056 said:
The prop looks great! You might want to verify the direction of rotation though...I think it's reversed. :kilroy:
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Uhhh, you are right.
More coffee please! :icon_lol:

Added after Warchilds below response.
I forgot to check my literature also.

In 1930, the Aeronca aircraft company in America designed an engine for their small single seat aircraft, the C-2. It was a twin cylinder opposed side valve or L-head engine of 30 hp and ran at 2,400 r.p.m. The weight was 113 lbs and the finned sump blended with the front of the fuselage. The engine was numbered the E-107.

By 1931 there was a demand for a more powerful engine to power a small two-seater aircraft. Cylinders with overhead valves were fitted to the original crankcase, increasing the horsepower to 36 h.p. with 2,500 r.p.m. and a weight of 120 lbs. The engine was re-numbered E-113 and the aircraft renamed the C-3.

Aeronca engines were manufactured in England under licence by J.A.P. (J. A. Prestwich & Company Ltd.) These had a redesigned rocker box and cover to accommodate two spark plugs per cylinder with two magnetos for dual ignition placed at right angles across the rear of the engine and a power increase to 40 h.p. with 2,540 r.p.m. But the engine had reached the end of it's growth potential and was superceded by a variety of more powerful engines.

Anti-clockwise rotation looking at front.
 
I just noted the pitch was opposite to most props, and not knowing if it could be the engine I just went and looked at some pics of real ones. :salute:
 
Oleboy, per our discussion here are some sales flyer's for the Aeronca models...

Not sure of what value this might be. PM me with and email and I'll send them on....

I think K-255 is the EAA's and the shot was taken during re-build. Hard to say if that's original or not. At least the yokes and rudder pedals are all pretty standard.
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If you compare K-255 with the 1947 brochure, that looks pretty close.
 
TC, thanks heaps for your willingness to help me along in my venture.
Anything that comes to mind that you can find for reference will help.

Check your private messages.
 
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