24.09.2008, 06:15
looks great!
P-47 Thunderbolt cockpit modding references and discussion
24.09.2008, 07:54
310thDiablo Wrote:Chris.....I remember those days and you are so right. Nobody...Oleg included cared for the Jug. Only a few of us really dedicated jug pilots kept up the fight thru the years. It is so refreshing to see serious work being done. The FM and DM was porked cause Oleg said himself....the p-47 was no fighter.
Didn't the He-111 have a better roll rate than the initial P-47?
Boosher Wrote:Well, just playing through devil's advocate here, in Russia it wasn't. The lend-lease tests and operational sorties that the Soviets did with the P-47 very quickly proved in their minds that the plane could not be used as a fighter in their war. It was a different kind of air war that the P-47 was wholly unsuited for. Instead, it was used as a light bomber with the 255 IAP in an anti-shipping role for a few months, then rotated out of service. So looking back on history with a Russian perspective, Oleg is right. We also have to remember that the P-47's we sent as part of lend-lease were not the quality P-47's that we used on the Western front. Most of the lend-lease thunderbolts had de-rated engines, and were much earlier versions. The first one sent over, a D-10 by the name of "Knight of Pythias" which was donated by a group of US Senators, was a dog.
While I agree injustice has been done to the Jug, we still saw people fighting with it quite successfully a soon as it became available. I only just got the hang of the heavy bird and I love it, although skinning for it is a tad annoying. I am very enthusiastic about the cockpit re-paint and can't wait until it's done!
Kwaitos comes to my mind right off the bat... He waas a killer in that plane.. even the FB 1.0 jug.
24.09.2008, 08:00
Beautiful!
24.09.2008, 08:32
Taurus,
The Switch box looks great. Are those new meshes created with the 3D converter? :o If you have some free standing box meshes I could really use them. 8)
Poncho
The Switch box looks great. Are those new meshes created with the 3D converter? :o If you have some free standing box meshes I could really use them. 8)
Poncho
24.09.2008, 09:03
Bearcat Wrote:310thDiablo Wrote:Chris.....I remember those days and you are so right. Nobody...Oleg included cared for the Jug. Only a few of us really dedicated jug pilots kept up the fight thru the years. It is so refreshing to see serious work being done. The FM and DM was porked cause Oleg said himself....the p-47 was no fighter.
Didn't the He-111 have a better roll rate than the initial P-47?
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yes...that was what was so funny back then. It basicly got porked from the beginning and we ahve been playing catchup since then. taurus...that switchbox is awsome.
24.09.2008, 09:03
loving this work
keep e comming
keep e comming
24.09.2008, 20:27
Good to see you Bear 
27.09.2008, 22:43
More work on the BT.
27.09.2008, 23:27
Here is what I have for the BT remodel, I installed instrumentation that would be appropriate for scr-s22 radio set, plus a homing receiver box and IFF destroy box. My texturing is kind of mediocre but I put enough detail to show what things are.
BT right
For the panel I have installed the Taurus Razorback panel, there are some raised meshes here that I may or may not flatten out.
BT Front
On the left there are some areas that are not in the razorback that will need work by pixel jockeys.
BT left
I replaced the defective seat mesh and installed a preliminary headrest.
BT aft
Overall the new arrangement looks like this, still some loose ends to tie up.
BT top down
Sorry for the delay there were some stubborn puzzles to work through to get this.
Poncho
BT right
For the panel I have installed the Taurus Razorback panel, there are some raised meshes here that I may or may not flatten out.
BT Front
On the left there are some areas that are not in the razorback that will need work by pixel jockeys.
BT left
I replaced the defective seat mesh and installed a preliminary headrest.
BT aft
Overall the new arrangement looks like this, still some loose ends to tie up.
BT top down
Sorry for the delay there were some stubborn puzzles to work through to get this.
Poncho
28.09.2008, 00:21
Wow, you have been busy! It's looking great!
28.09.2008, 02:00
Geez! Why is is every time I see a new picture of the P-47 it reminds me of a great spanner! Maybe it's because it makes my nuts tighten! lol.
Awesome, truly awesome!
Awesome, truly awesome!
28.09.2008, 12:40
I stand in awe.....................
29.09.2008, 07:40
absolutely fabulous poncho. that is looking great.
29.09.2008, 21:12
Man, that's just simply stunning. Love the effective treatment of the headrest - it ain't a Bubbletop for nothing.
S~
Gunny
S~
Gunny
29.09.2008, 22:08
poncho Wrote:Here is what I have for the BT remodel, I installed instrumentation that would be appropriate for scr-s22 radio set, plus a homing receiver box and IFF destroy box. My texturing is kind of mediocre but I put enough detail to show what things are.
BT right
For the panel I have installed the Taurus Razorback panel, there are some raised meshes here that I may or may not flatten out.
BT Front
On the left there are some areas that are not in the razorback that will need work by pixel jockeys.
BT left
I replaced the defective seat mesh and installed a preliminary headrest.
BT aft
Overall the new arrangement looks like this, still some loose ends to tie up.
BT top down
Sorry for the delay there were some stubborn puzzles to work through to get this.
Poncho
Crap..............Crap....................and Crap again, the pictures do not show up for me only URL for photo bucket.....................
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