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AH DC-3 Releasing March, 2022?

Just one thing mate, do me a flavour and deepen those cockpit windows, they're too shallow. Looks like she's squinting.:engel016:
 
LOL - I'm cutting them in and glazing them from the inside with acetate sheeting - Dave went with the painted on method for his model. Artistic license.

Yes - I'll be reviewing many photo's and drawings of the DC-3 before starting on the model.
 
bazzar said:
You are going to have to explain IN DETAIL what your problem is with this gear ...
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Hi Baz, Im happy to explain and help if there is such a question, of course I can only base on the photos from MSFS that you uploaded yourself, but I suspect there are no changes to the last model of the P3Dv5 version here, which was also released as free. The links were corrected in the last patch (between brackets) for P3D version and I can see that, thank you for that, but I wrote about it before. The problem, however, is with the proportions and scale of the connector (triangular part) and the wrong positioning of the screws. This element is triangular. The effect is that the model seems to droop too much all the time even with a weight of zero, which is why it is as visible even to my eye. You can click on the pictures to see better resolutions:

1/ this DC-3 with broken shock absorber (as an example of maximum deflection):



2/ now I will explain this part, already in this photo you can see that the model is too descending and the triangular part of the connector is too big



here is a comparison to P3D, same shot, green triangle - shows correct angles and size (this part is much smaller than in the model), red as in the model. Please note that the real part is really small, looking at the aspect ratio, the yellow dot shows the correct place of the central screw, this element is too big, therefore this element in the model falls so much. This picture is made (P3D) without load, cargo weight zero. By reducing this element and moving the central screw forward, you will get the correct angles.





3/ in the air (maybe it's ok in MSFS but I'd like to add that). Here is just a guess, note that in P3D this part does not straighten under load, no animation, maybe in MSFS it is corrected? Without load, there should be essentially a straight line at the joints of the brackets.



Here videos how its work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-QKqfO14o
https://youtu.be/ANXRlvi90S8

It was done very well on the Manfred's model for FSX / P3D model, of course its not as detailed as on the AH model but the angles and proportions are kept very well. Please check it. If I helped - I'm happy. :wavey:
Maybe it will be fixed someday, or in a patch? The DC-3 is a very well documented model, I think it's worth it. The model looks great and personally I only miss the fix here, sooner or later.
 
YoYo
FYI: I get this message on some of your image links. but not all of them.

"Zoinks! You've taken a wrong turn.

Let's split up, gang. If you're looking for an image, it's probably been deleted or may not have existed at all.
If you are looking for groovy images, visit our gallery!"

T43
 
Twice43 said:
YoYo
FYI: I get this message on some of your image links. but not all of them.

"Zoinks! You've taken a wrong turn.

Let's split up, gang. If you're looking for an image, it's probably been deleted or may not have existed at all.
If you are looking for groovy images, visit our gallery!"

T43
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Sometimes Imgur has internal problems, I see all those pictures (and can click on it), something with his server happens sometimes, try later. :snowman:
 
As we approach release and with further mods happening, we will address the link dimensions YoYo. So everyone can relax.:engel016:
 
Thank You Baz! Great info :wavey: I really appreciate that.

Btw. I chose the best skin for me, really dirt and ugly. The only rhetorical question - what can I transport from Colombia? :biggrin-new:

ZKLEBur.jpg
 
'Treetop Flyer' from Stephen Stills comes to mind, YoYo

@Baz ..calmy pressing the refresh button on your website bruh...and strumming my Hummingbird
 
Thank you AH for including so many wonderful liveries based on the previews I've seen. Especially keen on the Icelandair one.
 
You're welcome. It's difficult to please everyone. We will be releasing livery packs, depending on how well this goes. Also, a paintkit.:engel016:
 
YoYo said:
Thank You Baz! Great info :wavey: I really appreciate that.

Btw. I chose the best skin for me, really dirt and ugly. The only rhetorical question - what can I transport from Colombia? :biggrin-new:

ZKLEBur.jpg
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I agree with that paint, love the weathering and dirt. Excellent! :applause:
 
jankees said:
yay! bring on the paintkit!
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Not quite time for the Hallelujah Chorus, but I had hoped you would apply your talents to this release.
So many interesting liveries out there, including the ones AH is starting with.
& by that I mean they have chosen an eclectic mix, not that they need to be redone.
T43
 
YoYo said:
Thank You Baz! Great info :wavey: I really appreciate that.

Btw. I chose the best skin for me, really dirt and ugly. The only rhetorical question - what can I transport from Colombia? :biggrin-new:

ZKLEBur.jpg
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Sorry for reposting the pic, but it is worth it. Thank you for this awesome screenshot.
I really look forward to the paint kit.


Best,
Mark
 
No problems, I like this livery too.

BTW, for those wondering about the cowl-flaps, they are in "trail" setting and here we are cruising pretty nicely. Slow down a bit and they will open a bit more and so on. We are currently trying to get the sim to understand independent hydraulics (independent of engines). It's having trouble understanding the concept. You should be able to open the cowl-flaps and other hydraulically driven items just with the hand-pump providing hydro pressure. Otherwise, without engines, you won't get the flaps or gear down. Getting there.:engel016:
 
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