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Some Dora-9 Progress Shots
- Thread starter Mathias
- Start date
skyhawka4m
Charter Member
Hey was it you guys who were also doing the HE-51? Wat ever happened to that one?
Marvin Carter
Charter Member 2015
Ich habe immer dieses Flugzeug geliebt!!! Did I say it right?
Little update from the Ta152 construction hangar.
We're closing in on final with the cockpit developement (the exterior is allready complete).
Just a few little bits on the side consoles to do and some texture/shader tweaking and we're off doing the final code bits, testing and handbook typing.
The Ta152 pit looks similar to the previous versions at first glance but it's really an almost complete rebuild.
You can see a number of the cockpit surfaces have been substituted with wood due to shortages in metal, and there's a number of changes owing the pressurized cabin requirements. More details on that can be read in the handbook in due time. :mrgreen:
We're closing in on final with the cockpit developement (the exterior is allready complete).
Just a few little bits on the side consoles to do and some texture/shader tweaking and we're off doing the final code bits, testing and handbook typing.
The Ta152 pit looks similar to the previous versions at first glance but it's really an almost complete rebuild.
You can see a number of the cockpit surfaces have been substituted with wood due to shortages in metal, and there's a number of changes owing the pressurized cabin requirements. More details on that can be read in the handbook in due time. :mrgreen:
Yossarian1943
SOH-CM-2025
Looks fantastic! 
Art !
Bomber_12th
SOH-CM-2025
Absolutely exceptional, Mathias! I love the authentic detail of the wood panels being substituted in for the metal panels, and the fine textured hints that allow you to see that. When work is as authentic and detailed as this (the same goes for Flight Replica's work as well), it's viewing history recreated - like virtually taking a peak into a time capsule aircraft at the Smithsonian (that you can fly!).
Mach3DS
Charter Member
Well said John, that goes for your creations as well. If anyone is in the neighborhood, the Paul Allen Historical Flight Center located on Paine field Everett, WA (KPAE) houses some of the most complete flyable aircraft in the world. They also have a Ta-152 if I'm not mistaken. It's restored to flight worthy condition but almost never flown because of it's so rare. IIRC I was told that even on it's test "flight" it didn't actually fly. The pilot simply raised it off the ground and then set it back down immediately. They do have an 'A' model that does fly along with their Bf-109. They also have the only flyable IL-2 in the U.S. I had the privilege of being there on the day of it's 5 test flight and captured some photos and video of the engine shut down and subsequent tug back into the museum. Another wonderful thing about the museum is that it smells just like an active hangar...because it is! all the displays are temporary barricaded and all aircraft that are currently flying have oil pans under them and mechanics are actively working on aircraft while you are there. It's one of the most interesting places to visit truly. I was able to see the IL-2 pre reegining, and then came back and was able to see it fly. Truly remarkable!
http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1
Ok, not a true Ta-152, it's a FW-190D-13....but close! still a beauty!
One Edit...seems I was mistaken, about this one. It's close to flyable Condition. The nice thing is that when you visit the museum you can opt to have a guided tour with a personal guide, and they will tell you about each aircraft and the stories about the specific aircraft in the museum. I must have been thinking of another airplane in the fleet...at any rate, extremely rare, and very beautiful aircraft that Dora.
http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1
Ok, not a true Ta-152, it's a FW-190D-13....but close!
still a beauty!One Edit...seems I was mistaken, about this one. It's close to flyable Condition. The nice thing is that when you visit the museum you can opt to have a guided tour with a personal guide, and they will tell you about each aircraft and the stories about the specific aircraft in the museum. I must have been thinking of another airplane in the fleet...at any rate, extremely rare, and very beautiful aircraft that Dora.
Thanks guys!
John, thank you kindly!
Yeah, making something like a believable plywood was quite challenging, but I think it turned out quite well.
Rick, if you go some pages back in this thread you'll find this particular D-13 in three different states during it's life, in Luftwaffe service, post capture and how it's on display today.
You're looking at game textures btw ex spec map, means there's a lot more dynamics going on in FSX than you see in those quick renders.
John, thank you kindly!
Yeah, making something like a believable plywood was quite challenging, but I think it turned out quite well.
Rick, if you go some pages back in this thread you'll find this particular D-13 in three different states during it's life, in Luftwaffe service, post capture and how it's on display today.
You're looking at game textures btw ex spec map, means there's a lot more dynamics going on in FSX than you see in those quick renders.
Flyboy208
SOH Staff
Well said John, that goes for your creations as well. If anyone is in the neighborhood, the Paul Allen Historical Flight Center located on Paine field Everett, WA (KPAE) houses some of the most complete flyable aircraft in the world. They also have a Ta-152 if I'm not mistaken. It's restored to flight worthy condition but almost never flown because of it's so rare. IIRC I was told that even on it's test "flight" it didn't actually fly. The pilot simply raised it off the ground and then set it back down immediately. They do have an 'A' model that does fly along with their Bf-109. They also have the only flyable IL-2 in the U.S. I had the privilege of being there on the day of it's 5 test flight and captured some photos and video of the engine shut down and subsequent tug back into the museum. Another wonderful thing about the museum is that it smells just like an active hangar...because it is! all the displays are temporary barricaded and all aircraft that are currently flying have oil pans under them and mechanics are actively working on aircraft while you are there. It's one of the most interesting places to visit truly. I was able to see the IL-2 pre reegining, and then came back and was able to see it fly. Truly remarkable!
http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1
Ok, not a true Ta-152, it's a FW-190D-13....but close!
I am going to The Flying Heritage Collection this Spring, will be sure to take many pictures .... Mike
By the way, looking absolutely fantastic Mathias ...