F-HESB, Chamonix Mont Blanc, for the ND AS350

[OleBoy]

Those of you who have followed the paint schemes I have done on the Nemeth AS350 helicopter, have likely noticed that I like to do the more graphic types. F-HFBI of Chamonix Mont Blanc Helicopters was the first I did. The scheme was originally painted by a very creative artist at Titodeco.com. His artistic hand pulled my eyes right into his work. That led me to recreate what his eyes see in beauty.

I know F-HESB has been done by a member at the Nemeth forum already, and for that reason I was not going to do this scheme. Although, I have done a LOT of research on this one, and decided to move forward with my rendition. To the repainter that has already done F-HESB, my apology. I can not resist my lure to bring this scheme alive for FSX. I hope you understand.

**Keep in mind that the real RW helicopter has full windows on the front, right side, and the standard half-size rear window. The left side has the standard (two window) front, and the bubble windowed rear. The latest release by the Nemeths does not include these options.**

**These screens are already out dated as my progress has come a long way since these were taken.**
I will post a progress shot. Bare in mind I have a LOT of work ahead of me before this ever gets finished. This is pre-alpha, and in Prepar3D.

Back to business.

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[OleBoy]

Picking away at things and gaining headway.

 

[OleBoy]

Those with a keen eye to the real helicopter will notice the differences as I progress.


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[MenendezDiego]

Awesome work on that exhaust!

 

[ryanbatc]

Sheesh cool paint!

 

[N2056]

He's got skills! :salute:

 

[OleBoy]

Patience is key to my madness.

*Note the anomaly on LilyMarie. Her nose (in all previous pictures) appears to be dirty. I suspect the bump map is the culprit.
*Update* My suspicions were correct. A little editing to the bump map and....

Adding more little bits.
Door plates
Skids (completed)
Better scaled rivets
Hatch latches
Nose bra details (grommets, ties, etc)

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[OleBoy]

Working with the front, tying the top and bottom together is tedious due to the mapping. After my second attempt, I'm happy. I think. LOL!!
More to do.

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[OleBoy]

Moving along on the bottom. I'm enjoying doing this scheme. :mixedsmi:

 

[OleBoy]

Drawing the script (tele) and reworked the flag.

 

[OleBoy]

I found an anomaly in the tail (bottom fin) that reflected too many extrusions in the bump map. This has been corrected for those interested.
I will upload the edited bump map as a replacement.

It's late so my image text is wrong. :mixedsmi: The original amount of corrugations was 9 - 1 = 8

 

[OleBoy]

Not much interest in helicopters I see. I enjoy it. Painting it anyhow.

Plenty of adjusting went on to get the nose graphics within range. They're real close.

 

[OleBoy]

 

[OleBoy]

I think the bottom is about finished. I'm going to leave the window for now.

 

[doublecool]

I think the bottom is about finished. I'm going to leave the window for now.

I love this thread

Thanks OleBoy, Wonderful paint

 

[OleBoy]

:mixedsmi:

Working away in the back, extensive coercion in Adobe Photoshop. Work on the left side can be shared now that I've gotten through the worst parts.

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[OleBoy]

Door plates, rivets and panel lines added to left doors.
Simulated rubber door seals around the perimeter of all doors.
OOPS!!, I need to remove the line crossing the "C" (back door)

 

[OleBoy]

Panel lines & screw heads added, rivets reworked.

As seen in Prepar3D.

 

[OleBoy]

And work is going well on the left side.

 

[OleBoy]

I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Hand drawn - "Chamonix Mont Blanc Helicopters" (wouldn't you know it. I crossed my "T's", but forgot to DOT the EYE!!)