Ryan NYP (Spirit of St Louis)

That's looking so good already - going to be very interesting to fly! Last one I tried was the old default one from FS9(?)
 
It is really coming along great, Craig!

I was wondering if you might know about this little peculiar detail in the cockpit, as seen on John Norman's incredible recreation. If you look really close in the image linked to below, you can see that there is no bolt going through the clamp to hold the fuel drain funnel in place. This isn't a mistake, and is exactly the way the original Spirit of St. Louis has the funnel secured as well. According to John Norman, it has been speculated that perhaps that was in order to allow Charles Lindbergh an opportunity to pull the funnel forward in order to 'relieve himself' during the 33.5 hour flight from New York to Paris in May 1927.

In addition to the Lukenheimer Fuel manifold, this photo also shows the magneto booster that is mounted down low, directly in front of the control stick. Also note all of the "rash" on the various parts, which John Norman did on purpose to match the same wear & tear as seen on the original.

https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....DVxQmgNuPIKMs75EriDg1orZ2SmU8WB-w&oe=6264ED4E
 
Bomber_12th said:
It is really coming along great, Craig!

I was wondering if you might know about this little peculiar detail in the cockpit, as seen on John Norman's incredible recreation. If you look really close in the image linked to below, you can see that there is no bolt going through the clamp to hold the fuel drain funnel in place. This isn't a mistake, and is exactly the way the original Spirit of St. Louis has the funnel secured as well. According to John Norman, it has been speculated that perhaps that was in order to allow Charles Lindbergh an opportunity to pull the funnel forward in order to 'relieve himself' during the 33.5 hour flight from New York to Paris in May 1927.

In addition to the Lukenheimer Fuel manifold, this photo also shows the magneto booster that is mounted down low, directly in front of the control stick. Also note all of the "rash" on the various parts, which John Norman did on purpose to match the same wear & tear as seen on the original.

https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....DVxQmgNuPIKMs75EriDg1orZ2SmU8WB-w&oe=6264ED4E
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Haha, yes I read about the "funnel" and its possible use.... might make that a feature !?!

Regarding the magneto booster does anyone have any other images other than the ones on the Smithsonian website? or know the type number?

Thanks

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YoYo said:
Nice work! Crg. :wavey:
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Thanks, I looking forward to start texturing soon.
 
Craig, unfortunately I don't know the model type/number or manufacturer for the magneto booster/booster magneto, but here is a closer image (it doesn't look too dissimilar from the hand crank telephone magnetos of the era):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/28862473982/sizes/h/


A lot more interior detail photos here:

Wobble pump: https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/28890777921/sizes/h/

Control stick/fuel manifold/mag booster (some various parts not yet painted in this shot): https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/26151617762/sizes/h/

Instruments: https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/19714367760/sizes/h/

Instruments: https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/28862473252/sizes/h/

Panel: https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/26202132975/sizes/h/

Expanded view (some parts not yet painted in this shot): https://www.flickr.com/photos/krislhull/28756244362/sizes/h/

Rotating compass card mechanism: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....QFOMmQLhoBT_jmWeaRNdGPqzRwjAvBpiw&oe=62469F97

Pioneer Compass: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....V08-6-Hp6AN-IRX3RyoQt6d07i2Ob-pqw&oe=62454721

Earth Induction Compass: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....76OpyWdQv_itl8SVtVMac56g_eEdeMIpA&oe=6246BBDE

Compass correction card/panel (original): https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....R2hYaoElHcoBR-2EdInmRX9GpqaMOxPTw&oe=624588AB

The original seat: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....y4gyaRhFxKuHmMnuk-DVqmuXwvKo87nsg&oe=6246C70B

Instrument panel close-up: https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn....f57vF2V5AF59SakknKdhew6ajh-nne58w&oe=62680CD0

Instrument panel close-up: https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn....zD_b5ACwC5Q2KTJx0LcEYpz-aOP5msFow&oe=62663D46

Instrument panel close-up (original): https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....LBOB7ah44hFqvCLFg5TOggC4uT3x9UP1Q&oe=6265C056

Instrument panel (original): https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn....pY2LIo75PN0cp6DDGcHwXJasKL-WRLpfg&oe=626599DF

Top view of cockpit: https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn....0iMEok3mr2koHpqyPVP9Om0iOH1J2x9Mg&oe=6244FCDF

Cockpit side view: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....GBwIsOMCQI-v7rCtri9OZ0CcRacneKHPg&oe=626738AF

Cockpit side view: https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn....F-no39fsvRjY-MmixzL6HF9R2qGAx0M6g&oe=62685F4B

Upper cockpit/window/lower wing view: https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn....ZtkMpQcwT0M74RPOSekHnz-hrUVpOycGA&oe=62679EBE
 
With MS/ASOBO's announcement today my version of the Ryan NYP is officially shelfed :( sad times, I've spent hundreds of hours working on this and I told them about it back in February, it would have been nice to know and not wasted my time.

I'm a sole developer with a normal day job so this really is a kick in the teeth.

Oh well on to the next project....

Craig
 
Sad to hear/read. I'm pretty sure your creation would have blown theirs away. Judging by the screens you posted so far.

Cheers,

Priller
 
Thanks, but you can't compete when they are in with the museum and probably 3d scanned it.
 
First thing I thought of when I saw the trailer. I was hoping it was yours.
In any case, focus on the next project I suppose.
 
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With MS/ASOBO's announcement today my version of the Ryan NYP is officially shelfed...
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It must be incredibly disappointing to have invested so much time and effort in the project, only for this to happen. I hope you can take something forward, even if it's just improved skills for something new. A rotten way to have gained experience, though - you have our sympathies.
 
What a gut punch. I was hoping it was yours as well when I saw the announcement. Sorry to hear this, and good luck on your next project!
 
SeanTK said:
First thing I thought of when I saw the trailer. I was hoping it was yours.
In any case, focus on the next project I suppose.
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I was thinking the same … hmm, they have a little strange policy about it (no info before). With Porter was the same, one team was working about payware version, next it was Miliviz (fortunately they did it before this free, a little different version was out). Craig, when I watched video I was thinking its your model …
 
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