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AH DC-3 Releasing March, 2022?

This will be money WELL SPENT! Need a cargo version and you have it. Will it have a cargo / empty choice? How about hooking us up with a nice Beech G18S? :)

Don BP;)
 
Looking at all the pics here ( thanks Twice! :) ) i'd even say AH is working on its Magnum Opus ! Wow!! :cool:

Are we there yet, Bazz ?.... ;)
 




The geometry of the connector unfortunately still has the same error like P3D version, it's a pity but I will have to live with it. Its not visible from the pilot's perspective. :biggrin-new:.
 
Javis said:
Looking at all the pics here ( thanks Twice! :) ) i'd even say AH is working on its Magnum Opus ! Wow!! :cool:

Are we there yet, Bazz ?.... ;)
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I was a bit stunned to find 72 pics on the Facebook page, but there are some great liveries & shots there.
Well worth a look.
T43
 
YoYo said:




The geometry of the connector unfortunately still has the same error like P3D version, it's a pity but I will have to live with it. Its not visible from the pilot's perspective. :biggrin-new:.
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Now you're 'searching for nails at low tide', Yoyo. (dutch expression "spijkers op laag water zoeken" https://englishdocs.eu/looking-for-nails-at-low-tide/ ). A DC-3/C-47 undercarriage has never looked so real in our beloved virtual flying world like as shown in the screenshot. I think we can safely say that for every undercarriage here in MSFS. And it certainly is no error, it's artistic freedom. An error would be if the wheels were square. :teapot:
 
Javis said:
Now you're 'searching for nails at low tide', Yoyo. (dutch expression "spijkers op laag water zoeken" https://englishdocs.eu/looking-for-nails-at-low-tide/ ). A DC-3/C-47 undercarriage has never looked so real in our beloved virtual flying world like as shown in the screenshot. I think we can safely say that for every undercarriage here in MSFS. And it certainly is no error, it's artistic freedom. An error would be if the wheels were square. :teapot:
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Indeed, the words nit picking come to mind. Judging by the screenshots, it's going to be a beautiful model and I for one will be all over it.

Priller
 
YoYo said:




The geometry of the connector unfortunately still has the same error like P3D version, it's a pity but I will have to live with it. Its not visible from the pilot's perspective. :biggrin-new:.
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You are going to have to explain IN DETAIL what your problem is with this gear or stop commenting. The rear strut is attached to the triangular webbed link at the BOTTOM bolt as per your photo. The small diameter struts are attached to the TOP REAR bolt. The link PIVOTS on the FRONT TOP bolt, the angle of the link changes depending on the weight applied to the gear. The angle of your photo is much shallower than the screenshotof our DC-3 so the airframe looks to be at a steeper angle in the screenshot than it really is. I have had the action of this gear explained to me by a RW engineer pilot with time on type. There is no other way to connect the various parts other than that above. To have the link in a fixed angle would mean that the gear would never be able to compress. Think about it. here is a closer shot of the gear on our DC-3 and the real thing for comparison.

gear.jpgDC-3-Landing-Gear.jpg
 
linkage between the bracing wishbone strut and the main oleo struts - is meant to 'float' or 'flex' to allow freedom of movement between those main components during the LG extend /retract moment.
the weight of the aircraft, whether the aircraft is rolling or stationary, whether brakes are being applied to the aircraft as it is rolling forward or being pushed back would all affect the angle of those connecting widgets.

Carry on Bazzar - the Douglas DC-3 / C-47 looks outstanding.

For what it's worth I've been studying the LG of this aircraft for a scale model project slated for this summer. Plan to have operable LG among other features...
 
The World needs a good quality, accurate large scale model of this iconic aeroplane. It has always amazed me that the major houses have never done something at say 1:32. It's crying out for it. We have a Lancaster in that scale now (probably two) why not a DC-3/C-47?:engel016:
 
bazzar said:
The World needs a good quality, accurate large scale model of this iconic aeroplane. It has always amazed me that the major houses have never done something at say 1:32. It's crying out for it. We have a Lancaster in that scale now (probably two) why not a DC-3/C-47?:engel016:
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100% AGREE!! They have the Lancaster, B-17, and several others. They can easily do a C-47 / DC-3. While 1/48 is my scale, I'd venture into 1/32 world for the right subject. This would be it!

Don BP;)
 
the Guillow balsa kit is 1/32 scale
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I'll be building it as a display model using the infill method - similar to what my friend David Duckett did here..
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The model comes with the classic Eastern Airlines decals as well as a generic set of markings for a C-47 but mine will
be in the Western AL livery
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And I agree though that there ought to be a big and highly detailed plastic model kit of this aircraft available - Trumpeter, Revell Germany, Tamiya, Hobby Boss - somebody reputable.
As it is I'll have to scratch build the engines and make drastic changes to the LG to make this Guillow kit presentable
 
back on topic - I am hoping to use the AH example as a reference here and there once I get started

So glad to see it being reprised and updated for MSFS !
 
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