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FSX Native Hangar Queen?

Milton Shupe

Milton Shupe

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You know, sometimes in retirement, one still wants to get out of the house and earn a few bucks. Fortunately, I still have contacts and my ol' Hangar Queen.

Yeah, she's not much to look at, and the wing spar rust is not all that bad, a few gauges are missing or INOP, but she flies great and is mostly reliable.

She a workin' man's machine and you don't have to worry about gettin' her dirty. Perfect for haulin' anything.

Got some work next week lined up (see attachment), and I'm really looking forward to gettin' her out, hosing her down, and go make a few bucks.

Y'all ever feel that way?

Next candidate for FSX native conversion (working top down the list), that is if anybody is interested.
Else, we can skip this one. :)
 

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Frankly guys, I hesitate to even do these Aero Commander versions for two reasons.

First, Carenado has a beautiful version out of the 500, and second, they still would not be up to FSX standards even as native conversions.

But, they are pleasurable aircraft to just jump in and hand-fly.

This is the oldest of the series in terms of never being brought up to higher FS9 quality standards but it has an appeal to it. :)

The rest of the series have been updated, have really nice interiors, and would pass for a good lower quality fun flight.
 

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That scuffed up, ragged looking ol' Commander freight dog was one of my first favorites in FS when I came over from CFS. Probably why I like that ol' Twin Beech cargo version so much. (And why I'm working up a paint for the Avia 57 that's had a hard life, but just keeps going) It's just my kind of aeroplane. As long as I can stay one step ahead of the FAA.....
 
Thank you Milton, this is what i have been waiting for, Carenado commander does not give such a good wibes like your aero commanders.
I have this A520 version installed in P3D, and it is not fully converted, you know the missing VC parts, but that is not problem me to to fly with this beauty.

Your commanders have been my favorite planes since the fist release and i have made most of my flights using Aero Commanders.:applause:
 
Milton Shupe said:
Next candidate for FSX native conversion (working top down the list), that is if anybody is interested.
Else, we can skip this one. :)
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Nah - Why would anyone want an old junker like that :biggrin-new:.

I've already flown the wings off the FS9 port over so there is a bit of space in my hanger with a "Reserved for Mr. Shupe" sign and an FSX native model would fill it nicely.
Gavin
 
Milton, ALL of your creations are outstanding! But the Commander is my favorite. My ex father in law flew them and would tell me stories..... NC
 
I love all your creations, Milton. The Commanders and the Howard 500 get flown the most. I can build another hangar !

Q: has anyone done a Bob Hoover paint for one of your Commanders ?
 
I'm still flying it!!!



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jmbiii said:
I love all your creations, Milton. The Commanders and the Howard 500 get flown the most. I can build another hangar !

Q: has anyone done a Bob Hoover paint for one of your Commanders ?
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Yes, we did on the original release. See the link in my Signature, page 7 I think.

Here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php?action=show&keys=1&keyword=(with

This model was done by Paul Saunders on my team back in 2004-5 I think so I do not have the gmax source. Would need to be converted with MCX.

Great paint scheme by André Folkers who did most of our Aero Commander paint work.

Interior is ok; vc is functional; don't have it in FSX now so can't speak for what tweaks it might need.
 

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Willy said:
That scuffed up, ragged looking ol' Commander freight dog was one of my first favorites in FS when I came over from CFS. Probably why I like that ol' Twin Beech cargo version so much. (And why I'm working up a paint for the Avia 57 that's had a hard life, but just keeps going) It's just my kind of aeroplane. As long as I can stay one step ahead of the FAA.....
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ToniJH said:
Thank you Milton, this is what i have been waiting for, Carenado commander does not give such a good wibes like your aero commanders.
I have this A520 version installed in P3D, and it is not fully converted, you know the missing VC parts, but that is not problem me to to fly with this beauty.

Your commanders have been my favorite planes since the fist release and i have made most of my flights using Aero Commanders.:applause:
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gavinc said:
Nah - Why would anyone want an old junker like that :biggrin-new:.

I've already flown the wings off the FS9 port over so there is a bit of space in my hanger with a "Reserved for Mr. Shupe" sign and an FSX native model would fill it nicely.
Gavin
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Bushpounder said:
I'm still flying the old 500 in FSX. One of the BEST flying planes still.

Don
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expat said:
Ditto here !!
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Navy Chief said:
Milton, ALL of your creations are outstanding! But the Commander is my favorite. My ex father in law flew them and would tell me stories..... NC
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txnetcop said:
Still fly the 500 I'd love to see it updated a bit!
Ted
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Well, thanks for all the comments. Tells me that there is some interest and that the investment of time would be appreciated.

I started on the Hangar Queen last night. Working on animations and visibility thingies now. :) One export worked okay so we are rollin'.

This aircraft got quite the workout in British Columbia short fields, and from Juneau to Haines, Sitka to ... well dang near everywhere up there. She's still got some life left in her though. :)
 
You've really licked blood after the successful B-26 conversion, eh? :)


Trying to convert the Shrike would be a good exercise to find your way around ModelConverter, if you're inclined to do so.
 
Bjoern said:
You've really licked blood after the successful B-26 conversion, eh? :)


Trying to convert the Shrike would be a good exercise to find your way around ModelConverter, if you're inclined to do so.
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LOL Don't be eggin' me on Bjoern :) Got enuf to do.

Dang, was hoping you would see that MCX reference. :)
 
Milton Shupe said:
Well, thanks for all the comments. Tells me that there is some interest and that the investment of time would be appreciated.

I started on the Hangar Queen last night. Working on animations and visibility thingies now. :) One export worked okay so we are rollin'.

This aircraft got quite the workout in British Columbia short fields, and from Juneau to Haines, Sitka to ... well dang near everywhere up there. She's still got some life left in her though. :)
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Yes, yippee, HOORAY!!! Go Milton!!! :encouragement::applause: NC
 
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