PB4Y-2 Privateer WIP

Other Greybull Pictures....

Here ya go Tankerguy, my other pics from that Greybull visit. Weird how I have 250,000 trucking miles under me and the few moments like coming upon Greybull are the only
things that really stuck out in my memory. Was a very cool experience. Now they've moved most of the aircraft from what I see on Google Earth. Just found out they flew Tanker
140 C-119 that was in the movie "Always" to Hagerstown NJ, then I also found out that Hagerstown NJ is where Fairchild Aircraft was located. Aviation always has cool history
lessons. My favorite shot is the tail shot of Tanker 140. The way the sun hits it is almost like the old kodachrome images... vivid and colorful. Sadly, it was only a 1.3 mp camera.
Here are the pics;



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mazdarodi said:
....Just found out they flew Tanker
140 C-119 that was in the movie "Always" to Hagerstown NJ, then I also found out that Hagerstown NJ is where Fairchild Aircraft was located.
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Hey "Maz", Fairchild built the C-119 (and the C-82) in Hagerstown, Maryland. Fairchild also had operations in New York and later merged with Republic in Farmingdale.

CHASE Aircraft was located in New Jersey. Their C-123 is sometimes attributed to Fairchild; that may be the source of confusion.

- H52
 
This might be the cause of "confusion" over the C-123:

"The C-123 Provider is an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and subsequently built by Fairchild Aircraft for the United States Air Force."

Quoted from Wikipedia, but I've seen the same statement elsewhere. A history I read said the Provider was based on the design of a transport glider. The USAF liked the design but thought Chase was over their head when it came to producing it.

Every reference to the C-123 that I've seen calls it the "Fairchild C-123".
 
Unfortunatley I have hit some snags in real life and had this project on hold for the last couple weeks. That means I probably wont hit the release I had planned of July 18. I really wanted to release it on the anniversary but other things have come up and I want to release a great product for you all. I hope you guys understand and thanks for the interest in my project!
 
Real world always comes first TG. I commend you for keeping priorities right and insisting on a great final product. :applause:
 
No need for an apology. Target dates always come and go, especially regarding add-ons for FS. It's ready when it's ready. Take care of yourself and your family and friends first.:salute:
 
PB4Y-2 Sounds update

My sincere apologies Tankerguy 72, for any inconvenience the soundset delay may have caused you.
I'm pleased to inform you the sounds are now well underway and therefore not far from becoming operational.

Warm Regards,
Nigel
 
Good to hear from ya Nigel! no apologies necessary. My project has come to a complete halt right now. Alot of things going on in the real world right now and cant devote the time I think this project deserves. No time line yet, but we will see. Take your time on the sounds and produce a great product like you always do! Thanks for joining the team in this and others!
 
Not too much of a halt, I hope - this is one heck of an aircraft you've been putting together buddy!

You are of course, perfectly wise in your decision to not rush things, but what I have been flying for the past week or so, is shear joy!

Congratulations!
 
Rolling, rumbling thunder...

tankerguy72: Please accept delivery of 4 x Wright R-2600 engines.
(check your e-mail inbox)

Copies sent to yourself and Milton for approval.
Its been a very absorbing challenge, hope you like the results.

This aircraft is going to make many 'heavies' fans very happy Gentlemen indeed, so I hope the sounds prove an extra incentive to complete a highly worthy project.

And now, onto the Avia 57 fleet textures.
 
Excellent work Nigel! You are the master of Radial sounds! I want to apologize to the people waiting for this aircraft. Had some unexpected delays in real life going on and it has kept me from finishing this model. I really want to get it done and release it to you all, but cant seem to find the time right now. From what I see its pretty close, just cleaning up some things, mapping, and texturing parts. Hope to get her done soon and thanks for the interest and support!

Jeremy :salute:
 
I too am excited about this one. It has a certain "feel" to it. The flight performance is very close to real numbers now although I have a little work left to tweak in the approach speed/lift/pitch characteristics.

She looks great on the ground and in the air. The sounds are just awesome. She feels heavy when loaded and responsive and predictable for its size when empty.

So far, all the speed numbers and takeoff performance seem good to go. She's a real nice hand-flyer IMO.
 
Sooo finally opened up GMAX for the first time in a couple months. Trying to re familiarize myself with everything again. Lets see if we can get this project on the roll again.
 
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