Serious Italian 1940 Metal

I agree ... and hopefully this will be one of them

Got the engine cowls and nacelles, gear doors and flaps in place and animated.

Now for some engines and props :jump:
 
wow! she looks stunning! always have had a soft spot for things with 3 engines.... Ford Tri-Motor, Ju-52, L-1011, DC-10, MD-11, 727....

absolutely beautiful craftsmanship Milton, on a side Note Harpoon has roughly 1 more mornings work left on the internals :salute:
 
Thanks y'all :)

What's more amazing is that I exported her to the sim for a checkout and taxi test and next thing I knew, I was in the air. :wiggle:

So, thought I would do a couple screen grabs for ya before I get back to finishing out the rest of the prop work.
 
Wednesday, a good day for progress for engines, nacelles, props ,temporary gear, and a first successful export to the sim. :jump:
 
hawkeye52 said:
:icon_lol: OMG! Did I just say "amazing"???
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i'm more shocked you said "OMG" than Amazing :icon_lol:

but WOWEE! she sure is a beauty... excellent timing too Milton, i should finish Harpoon today... gives me about a week off (if you don't let up in pace!) if i do before i plunge nose deep into this thing.... :jump:
 
Milton Shupe said:
Thanks y'all :)

What's more amazing is that I exported her to the sim for a checkout and taxi test and next thing I knew, I was in the air. :wiggle:

So, thought I would do a couple screen grabs for ya before I get back to finishing out the rest of the prop work.
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Well, Milton - one thing kind of nicely leads to another...

Exceptional progress, these links may prove inspirational (not that you need much of that - busy inspiring us all):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkHfUoWQyVg

nice float version walk around:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4irFqyu27M
 
Amazing progress once again, Milton! :applause:

Found a few maybe helpful photos on the net:

Piaggio-P_XI.jpg


Trento-museo_Gianni_Caproni-motore_Piaggio.jpg

This one I have saved in a much bigger size, almost 4Mb. If you need it I can email it to you.

Couldn't find this one is a bigger format sadly :

cantz1007alcionebiscopi.jpg


And some interior shots; interesting how the co-pilot sits directly behind the captain!

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In colour!:

PILOTI-CZ1007.jpg


z_1007bis20cockpit.jpg
 
Milton Shupe said:
Wednesday, a good day for progress for engines, nacelles, props ,temporary gear, and a first successful export to the sim. :jump:
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Ah HA! So you were the one who stole the tires off of my good ol' "Grizzly"...:icon_lol: Somehow I think Nigel is behind this little stunt. He is always "Pinchin' me Flag"...lol.

This one is really starting to come along nicely, sir. :salute:


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Blackbird686 said:
Ah HA! So you were the one who stole the tires off of my good ol' "Grizzly"...:icon_lol: Somehow I think Nigel is behind this little stunt. He is always "Pinchin' me Flag"...lol.

This one is really starting to come along nicely, sir. :salute:


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LOL uh, borrowed to use for testing while I construct the new ones, piece by piece, all custom work sir. That will take a day or two.
 
Doesn't appear that different from a DC-2 or DC-3 at first glance.

(Not that I could model it though!)
 
Ferry_vO said:
Doesn't appear that different from a DC-2 or DC-3 at first glance.

(Not that I could model it though!)
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That was my thought as well initially Ferry.

The only things I do not have a really good picture, diagram, and specs of on this are the wheel and tire.
If anyone has something that would help, I would be most appreciative.

EDIT: Nevermind on that request. It was just a matter of focusing on the specific need to find the necessary data. :)
 
Hurricane91 said:
You have some great reference material Milton.
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It's part of the many benefits of doing a community-involved and -aware project. People like to be involved and be part of these projects and we all benefit from that participation with more engaged members and better quality projects. I do this not for the kudos but for the spirit of community activity and participation. It's just plain fun. :jump:
 
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