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Dug
15-12-2004, 12:26 PM
This is my first attempt at an aircraft. Your thoughts would be appriciated. 3ds Max 6
Dug
15-12-2004, 12:27 PM
And another view
Dug
15-12-2004, 05:14 PM
The Prop
Cayheraz
15-12-2004, 05:20 PM
I think it looks good...

I've nothing really to crit... Show us a wire plz.

Are there going to be mounted guns on it etc?
Mystikos
15-12-2004, 05:31 PM
It looks great if I may say, but IIRC the Corsair has just 3 blades on the propeller ;) . Keep it up
Dug
16-12-2004, 12:12 AM
Thanks 4 the coments....

Mystikos :: agreed some Corsair variants do only have 3 blades. some also have 4. See reference image. also I chose 4 as I want to do a Spitfire after this and it has 3, therefor giving the final image and animation some contrast.

8-)
Dug
16-12-2004, 12:12 AM
Ref image of 3 blades.
3Dan
16-12-2004, 12:44 AM
Bingo!
Earlier versions had 3-blade prop and a strut canopy, later had 4-blade and bubbletop.
Awesome subject. Letīs see more.
Mystikos
16-12-2004, 10:33 AM
Yes listen to Dan: he knows everything.

And I mean everything
Dug
16-12-2004, 04:03 PM
A little update....I had a real problem with the canopy. It will look a heap better after a good material/texture is applied.
Dug
16-12-2004, 06:16 PM
I think I am ready for materials.......
3Dan
16-12-2004, 08:44 PM
Consider modeling the canopy struts separately instead of bumpmapping them, they will look much more realistic.
That pitot tube looks like a plain cylinder, must be detailed. Widening the tires may help too.
Good job.
Dug
17-12-2004, 12:07 AM
Your right Dan . I was getting lazy and it was getting late when I cheated with the pitot tube. I will also add some detail into the canopy. I dont know why but the canopy seeems to be the hardest part for me on this project. 8-)
Dug
20-12-2004, 04:38 PM
I needed a distraction from modelling so I tried my hand at texturing for the first time (Well 1st time I seriously tried to texture something). The fusalage texture is a little bent out of shape and I am trying to figure out the best way to fix it.

I havent done the underside yet. I used a FS2000 texture as a guide. I will post the link as soon as I find it again.
Dug
20-12-2004, 04:46 PM
Another angle
Dug
21-12-2004, 01:01 AM
The site where I found a FS2000 skin, which I used as a reference is http://www.aluminumcloud.com/
Dug
23-12-2004, 06:40 AM
Its far from perfect but I have learnt alot from this little project. I will be keen to do some more in the new year. 8-)