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Call for research material... (Fairchild C119G Boxcar)

I should make it clear I guess that the 'we' I referred to in the previous post meant the team working on the project and not the general forum population. I just re-read that post and it came across as a bit misleading and implied that it had been discussed in this thread and so everyone should know already. Sorry about that!
 
Wow this looks good. I've got a soft spot for the Boxcar, my grandfather worked in the Fairchild factory in WWII building them. I've always felt a connection to them, although he referred to them as "twin tailed b*st*rds."
Sue
 
Tako_Kichi said:
I should make it clear I guess that the 'we' I referred to in the previous post meant the team working on the project and not the general forum population. I just re-read that post and it came across as a bit misleading and implied that it had been discussed in this thread and so everyone should know already. Sorry about that!
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Thank you, that clears it up. I did wonder.
 
Just to let folks know, the C-119 Boxcar has officially hit the beta stage today. Hopefully the testers won't find too many bugs and we can get this bird out to you all ASAP.
 
Really think everyone will be blown away by this airplane. Larry has done an amazing job, beyond amazing really to make this so much more than even he first anticipated. The flight deck really comes alive with all the switches, levers, buttons, etc. that make the Boxcar really awesome. The overhead panel is really something to behold and if you have TrackiR, everything is within view and easy to get to. Cuddo's as well to Rachael for the excellent texturing (interior and exterior) that has gone into the "119" and Roman for the amazing job he has done with coding the JATO system (which really functions) as well as the impressive "Slow Start" function for the engines. . .really cool to watch from the exterior. I think everyone will be impressed when it's finally released. . .and it shouldn't be too much longer now.
 
dangit Falcon, first I was excited, now I'm ecstatic! :jump:
(im)patiently waiting, trying to not throw my wallet at the screen
 
falcon409 said:
Really think everyone will be blown away by this airplane. Larry has done an amazing job, beyond amazing really to make this so much more than even he first anticipated. The flight deck really comes alive with all the switches, levers, buttons, etc. that make the Boxcar really awesome. The overhead panel is really something to behold and if you have TrackiR, everything is within view and easy to get to. Cuddo's as well to Rachael for the excellent texturing (interior and exterior) that has gone into the "119" and Roman for the amazing job he has done with coding the JATO system (which really functions) as well as the impressive "Slow Start" function for the engines. . .really cool to watch from the exterior. I think everyone will be impressed when it's finally released. . .and it shouldn't be too much longer now.
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JATO?! Woooo! :jump:
 
I do have to put my hands up and admit the delays are my fault at the moment... work is killing me and I'm lagging behind everyone else's fine work... The textures are in progress and heading towards finished... its a bit of a beast too... I nearly ran out of rivets, but won't be too much longer, hopefully by end of Beta, I can have something to go... if I'm allowed spare time that is.
 
Here are a few (still WIP textures) of the Boxcar:

Beta-2017_003.jpg


Beta-2017_002.jpg


Beta-2017_001.jpg
 
Yall trying to get me to kick my beloved C-46s to the curb aint ya? With that, it might well be possible.
 
The initial post displayed a bug that wasn't caught until I posted it. The Flight Deck view from the Cargo Area shows no shoulder harnesses or lap belts which was incorrect. Larry spotted it and made a minor correction and all is well now.

Beta-2017_004.jpg
 
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