Serious Italian 1940 Metal

harrybasset said:
There is a new release on FlightSim.Com described as:

CRDA CANT Z.1007bis Alcione,　

I have downloaded it but not yet had time to look at it in great detail or fly it.
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Hey, that's great! The more the merrier. Nothing wrong with choices. I'll give it a look. :jump:
 
Milton Shupe said:
Hey, that's great! The more the merrier. Nothing wrong with choices. I'll give it a look. :jump:
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No need to go that far - it was uploaded here at the Outhouse first... :salute:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=6&linkid=14453

An F.Giuli model, but somehow, I don't quite know how to say this, a bit unfinished.
It needs some serious corrections on the alpha channels and fde (it's literally impossible to fly). There are also missing textures for the canopy, could get very draughty...
I don't think this was actually intended for fs9, but overall it has some great potential!

Stuart

Edit: I've sorted all the issues mentioned above, apart from the missing perspex texture.
A great flyer and ext. model, but still reminds me of cfs2.
 
Yes, I looked at it.

I look forward to providing an alternative. As I said, you can't have too many options, and I am enjoying doing this one.
 
Mvg3d mentioned that the props were not correct. He sent a proper manual on the props and it was a great help.

I have totally redone the prop blades for proper shape, length, and direction of rotation.

Thank you Mvg3d. :applause:
 
Spent the whole day focused on cutting in the top hatches and redoing the inner framework. Hmmph! Still not done but making progress.

Also had to redo the props as I had not noticed that the port engine turned opposite the other two.

But, making progress. :)
 
Milton Shupe said:
Spent the whole day focused on cutting in the top hatches and redoing the inner framework. Hmmph! Still not done but making progress.

Also had to redo the props as I had not noticed that the port engine turned opposite the other two.

But, making progress. :)
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Hi Milton,
:applause::applause::applause::applause:
Remember that these hatches were ONLY for emergency exit (made for pilots escape with parachute), not for normally use. Do You think to make also animated side (right & left) sliding windows ?
I'm waiting for the Caproni-Lanciani turret !!!! :icon_lol:

:salute::salute::salute::salute:
 
mvg3d said:
Hi Milton,
:applause::applause::applause::applause:
Remember that these hatches were ONLY for emergency exit (made for pilots escape with parachute), not for normally use. Do You think to make also animated side (right & left) sliding windows ?
I'm waiting for the Caproni-Lanciani turret !!!! :icon_lol:

:salute::salute::salute::salute:
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I guess my Italiano is not as good as I thought. :icon_lol: I thought they were for relief tube discharges.

Ah, yes, not worried about the turret; it is those sliding windows that have me concerned.
:wiggle:
 
This weekend so far, I have the belly gunners windows split and animated to open so the MG can drop down.

I have the oil cooler vents done in the wings.

I have the bombers bay constructed and animated.

I am trying to get the landing lights and the turret in by tonight.
 
Well, no turret yet, but I got the landing lights, bomb racks on the wings, gear bays, and bombay enclosure done. And, swapped tires for some more appropriate for this aircraft (thanks Tacko_Kichi :)

Antennas, wind generator, engine exhaust headers are up next.
 
The Beast Lives!! :isadizzy: Looking good so far, Milton. :guinness: By the way, sir... thanks for returning the tires for my Grizzly! lol! ;~}

BB686:USA-flag:
 
LOL Thanks guys :)

Okay, home stretch now.

Manuele laughed about having to do the turret. Rightly so I guess. Interesting piece of hardware there.

Pitot and engine exhaust headers done too but not yet happy with the exhausts shape just yet.

EDIT: Okay, I have the turret animations the way I want them.
 
Thanks HC91 ... well, I think I have to get some belly guns in the rear and animate them with the windows opening now and hopefully I can then work on the flight model.
 
Oh, I forgot the sliding windows. :kilroy:

Well, I kind of burned out on modeling the details today so I started on the flight model. After 7 hours, we have a sweet flying medium bomber. Feels heavy when full but she climbs out and flies to the numbers. Nice hand flyer so far. Still some minor tweaks but I am enjoying flying her now. :)
 
mvg3d said:
:applause:
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I should have my part of this collaborative project done this week and will package it up for you.
Included will be the Gmax source of the exterior model including a basic interior shell for all parts, a few textures, the flight model and some basic docs. I look forward to your contributions on this one. :jump:
 
Milton Shupe said:
I should have my part of this collaborative project done this week and will package it up for you.
Included will be the Gmax source of the exterior model including a basic interior shell for all parts, a few textures, the flight model and some basic docs. I look forward to your contributions on this one. :jump:
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Hi Milton,
OK, I'm working on the VC gauges.......
An answer for You: have You added also animated pilots ?

:salute::salute::salute::salute:
 
mvg3d said:
Hi Milton,
OK, I'm working on the VC gauges.......
An answer for You: have You added also animated pilots ?

:salute::salute::salute::salute:
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Manuele,

I do not own a copyright to any good animated gmax pilots. If you have an appropriate Italian-clad pilot, I would be happy to animate it for you. The really nice ones I have used with permissions belong to Jan Visser (JAVIS). He really brings these pilots to life. :applause:

Meanwhile I hope to get the sliding windows and belly machine guns done today.

I'll look around to see if there is anything I can do regarding a pilot/copilot.
 
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