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Curious about these on the wings... on the model its angles a bit and on the real aircraft they are straight.
Well, this is news to me. I see the Howard 250 Tri-Gear has nose wheel brakes. I have never seen nose wheel brakes on an aircraft.
Yes, I see that. Cannot change now lest all the paints will not match up.
Understand, not considering the original version in my mind. Pretty much had the same problem with the C-47, limited to what I was doing so canned.
Hi Milton,
Not unheard of, other types which at one time or other had braked nosewheel include Me262, Boeing 727, and Saab Gripen.
Ttfn
Pete
Jeeeeeezzzzzzz.....!!Cruise.........50% pwr 270 kts/true
Fuel flow.......200 gal/hr for flight planning
Jeeeeeezzzzzzz.....!!
Interesting how many things in the world that can evoke "jaw-drop", and for so many different reasons. Here's an example of two of them.....relatively speaking.
Easy to understand how the Howard 500 pilot could interpret a modern business jet as an "obstacle" while descending into pattern.
But, if little things like this really frustrate you, you should probably quit any attempt to repaint it.
The models are simply likenesses; you know that by now. They are not exact in any way, shape, or form.
This particular model was done 15 years ago without 3-views, only a generically painted profile and reference pictures.
Yes, I have that same reference picture; just did not catch the angle thing back then, nor did a host of team testers, nor the real world pilot of the aircraft.
Move on Tufun to enjoy some other aircraft that is perfect and stop frustrating my years of imperfect freeware efforts.![]()
That's cool, wasn't looking at that way. I had fun painting them! Didn't want to start a controversy so I'll take your advice.
No not bothering me just some suggestions if you were to update the model. Glad you explained the process and fine with that. As it is, it's good enough.
I might add that it's a classic and should be left as is that I understand. It has history.
Endless enjoyment . .
I can't paint anything like you Willy! It's actually Ted's (TuFun) hi res paint (N137U) which I "stepped on" i.e., re-colored very simply using dxt/bmp and GIMP. Got the idea from a photo of a Howard 250 taildragger. Also borrowed the rudder texture from someone else. I will need to get TuFun's permission to share it.Love that paint scheme! Is it going to be included?