08.12.2008, 23:30
I started doing exactly the same thing you're doing about two weeks ago.
I just have so much going on with work and everything else that I simply don't have time to do this.
You're about 10 time farther than I am, twice as fast. If I find anything that will help I'll let you know.
I found a great set of drawings online, that even show some cutaway detail, and some others that show cockpit layout and other things. If you need them, I'll post, time permitting.
My thoughts have leaned over to modifying an existing model (haven't had the time to start), after reading some threads where people have done this with "mesh hacks".
Perhaps one could:
1. Mesh hack the front end of a LaGG-3 (Klimov 105 is based on Hispano-Suiza 12Y series) the shape, cutouts, louvers and pipes are basically the same. Put it on an IAR80
2. Change the shape of the IAR 80 to match the profile of the D520. I saw a thread where somebody corrected the Dihedral and shape of the P-40's body to look correct.
3. Add the centerline cannon from the MS406 model.
4. Map the 3D for skinning
5. Fix a mountain of bugs, and that's it
hock:
Anyway, I share your interest in this project and will help in any way my limited skills allow
B50
I just have so much going on with work and everything else that I simply don't have time to do this.
You're about 10 time farther than I am, twice as fast. If I find anything that will help I'll let you know.
I found a great set of drawings online, that even show some cutaway detail, and some others that show cockpit layout and other things. If you need them, I'll post, time permitting.
My thoughts have leaned over to modifying an existing model (haven't had the time to start), after reading some threads where people have done this with "mesh hacks".
Perhaps one could:
1. Mesh hack the front end of a LaGG-3 (Klimov 105 is based on Hispano-Suiza 12Y series) the shape, cutouts, louvers and pipes are basically the same. Put it on an IAR80
2. Change the shape of the IAR 80 to match the profile of the D520. I saw a thread where somebody corrected the Dihedral and shape of the P-40's body to look correct.
3. Add the centerline cannon from the MS406 model.
4. Map the 3D for skinning
5. Fix a mountain of bugs, and that's it
hock: Anyway, I share your interest in this project and will help in any way my limited skills allow
B50