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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

Imp Update

I think I have got a final layout of the switches, and that has allowed me to add some labels. I also made a digital pitch trim indicator. After much debate I've decided this one will be limited to flying during the day.

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Looks real nice !
In the virtual cockpit, I think you should modify the carpet texture to paint some "shadow" where the pilot feet are supposed to go. In your shots, this area is too clear, it should be darker (ambient occlusion).

EDIT: I have edited one of your screenshots to show what I was trying to say :)
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I have to fake it with the texture, and I'm not as good as some when it comes to art. This is a Gmax model, and I cannot bake textures to get effects like ambient occlusion. Here's a very quick mod to try my hand at it...

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Maybe some nice deep pile carpet so you could kick off your shoes, wiggle your toes in it and fly bare footed. Or Astro Turf! :icon29:
 
The cockpit looks already much better, don't you think ? This darker zone gives a "volume" impression, which tells the eyes that this piece of carpet is actually under the panel. The comparison with your previous VC shot is quite explicit, it's much better with this little shadow that you did. :applause:
 
I have modified the stick, installed a fuel valve, and I spent most of the weekend on the flight model. I have some people testing things for me, and I'm waiting for the feedback. It's getting close to the finish line. :jump:

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heheh. i've been in love with this crazy lil thing since he first started it.. its an amazing little plane.. :)..
 
While it is certainly not a new thing...I decided to figure out how to put all of the bits that can be toggled onto a pop-up panel. It's not totally finished, but you get the idea. It's been a long time since I coded a 2-d gauge! :icon_lol:

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Now that it's getting a bit closer, I looked into the airplane some and found out the current company is just south of me in Weatherford. . .not all that far really (about 25mi west of Ft Worth). "The closest thing to a Witches Broomstick". . . .should be fun to fly!!:salute:
 
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