GarryJSmith
Charter Member
Hi Good People,
Ed thought we should start October 2012 off with a Tribute aircraft. (1 OCT 12 - here in Australia already)
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This SPECIAL interpretive tribute is to Pilot Frank M. Hawks (28 Mar 1897-23 Aug 1938), custom aircraft ‘Texaco No. 13’, and to Travel Air Type R Mystery Ships (this one was number 4 of 5 built). This is a tribute - not an actual/specific aircraft.
One of my most complex repaints so far - as many might know the Default Vega 5 is full of texture mapping warping and has some serious mapping flaws in many awkward spots, plus some variations in scales. This was a real challenge to try and get around them as best as possible. Enjoyed the challenge and I think I have come up with a fitting tribute to Frank Hawks contributions to our flying history.
You will find the livery on the Ford Tri-Motor Project Site Other Aircraft - VEGA page - ready for you to have some fun.
Regards and, as always happy, simming.
Ed thought we should start October 2012 off with a Tribute aircraft. (1 OCT 12 - here in Australia already)
View attachment 73431
This SPECIAL interpretive tribute is to Pilot Frank M. Hawks (28 Mar 1897-23 Aug 1938), custom aircraft ‘Texaco No. 13’, and to Travel Air Type R Mystery Ships (this one was number 4 of 5 built). This is a tribute - not an actual/specific aircraft.
One of my most complex repaints so far - as many might know the Default Vega 5 is full of texture mapping warping and has some serious mapping flaws in many awkward spots, plus some variations in scales. This was a real challenge to try and get around them as best as possible. Enjoyed the challenge and I think I have come up with a fitting tribute to Frank Hawks contributions to our flying history.
You will find the livery on the Ford Tri-Motor Project Site Other Aircraft - VEGA page - ready for you to have some fun.
Regards and, as always happy, simming.
