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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

F-15 Pit update

It just came to my mind, interesting that the ejection handles look pretty used...! :d

This looks great!
 
Mr.Mugel said:
It just came to my mind, interesting that the ejection handles look pretty used...! :d

This looks great!
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thanks folks!

I was kind of confused about thhat myself when I was looking at reference images. Must simply be due to all the use the seat has seen!

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Seats do come out regularly for maintenance checks as well. I do not work on fighter jets, but I imagine they must inspect the CADS and other parts of the ejection seat that are life limited. So even if it never gets used it most likely comes out of the plane quite a bit. If the wear was from the seat being used I don't think we would have pictures of it in the plane. lol :monkies:
 
Im sure the wear is from the pilots pants moving along it. Those flight suits are very baggy and bulky with all the layers and G-suit on. Notice the wear is on top of the handle and on the inner side, right along the calf. If it was being used as a handle, the wear would be on the inside, how you would grab it. An eye for detail like that is critical for us artist's to make it as realistic as possible. A lot of things dont make sense to some people at first sight, but if they think about the technical aspect of why it looks the way it does, then it makes sense.
 
It's amazing to me how fast professional modelers can crank stuff out than your avergage FS developer, at least it seems that way watching you guys go. Very nice so far! One of the best by the looks of it.
 
Don't you think it would be nice to add few polys to canopy frame? Eveything looks stunning, there are plenty of polys everywhere, but canopy frame is so angular (i hope this is correct word ;D) when compared to other parts.
 
empeck said:
Don't you think it would be nice to add few polys to canopy frame? Eveything looks stunning, there are plenty of polys everywhere, but canopy frame is so angular (i hope this is correct word ;D) when compared to other parts.
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I was going to say the same thing, really jaged. Everything else looks stunnign though
 
The canopy bow does have a certain geodesic quality to it. I didn't mention it because I assumed it was still a work in progress, and would be ironed out into a more sperical shape. After all, you don't wear beat-up sneakers with a brand new tuxedo. But, I guess there is always a chance that some people would.
 
As far as the speed brake and wings here is a picture of those corrections. I should of held off a few moments with my post. Here is the latest shot of the model.

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wow, this is going to be awsome! who bought this model and the strike eagle? still, this is one AWSOME aircraft man. :mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi::mixedsmi:
 
Bone said:
I didn't mention it because I assumed it was still a work in progress, and would be ironed out into a more sperical shape. After all, you don't wear beat-up sneakers with a brand new tuxedo. But, I guess there is always a chance that some people would.
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You know what they say about assuming things ;)

As an artist, we tend to get tunnel vision. Some of these projects last for MONTHS at a time, and staring at the same thing for that long, we can miss even the most obvious details. Trust me, I have some duzy's that Colin would rather me not talk about :wavey: Thats why we come here and to other forums. Its good advertising, yes, but it truly helps us fine tune the model with a fresh set of eyes.

I have been doing this for years, and truly believe that one of the main qualities to becoming a great artist is to accept critique. In that, I welcome it and even seek it! It makes us a better artist overall. So please, if you see something obvious, point it out. Dont be afraid. We may get a little grumpy from time to time, but in the end it makes a better product. Remember, we are doing this for you, the community.
 
Has there been any progress on this bird? I have money in the account and I am itching...
 
Is this a single seat or two seat Eagle? forgive me for asking if its already been covered...had a quick scan through.

Matt
 
I hate to be the one to point this out, but sadly you are replying to his post made a year ago. I thought that Bob was indeed active again...:frown:
 
I first made a simple post of amazement. Then I read the comment and noticed the dates. Did this project die? It looks way too good to have died.

Ken
 
As far as I know, it isn't dead. I think it is simply taking longer than they expected. Last I heard, the models were pretty much done and it is now going through coding.
 
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