BRISTOL FREIGHTER FOR FSX

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Charl @ Nov 9 2007, 04:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Egads a rare priviledge, kicking those vintage tyres...
I hope y'all made the right sound effects, sitting in the driver's seat hmm?
Can see Ian did, GO WINGMAN!

Indeed ... and i was trying to make the real rumble sound of them engines , lips still sore today

[GmanNZ]

QUOTE (shmbry @ Oct 16 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

BRISTOL FREIGHTER MK 1 TO 31 FOR FSX FROM REPLICAIR

I've been researching this since 1996 and have been modelling since 2005. It's gone through several transitions mostly as a result of fresh information and upgrades to FSDS. The latest change was to FSX.
There is no release date as this is my first model and so I'm learning as I go.

Great Bristol model Steve, I helped Ian with photos. This is my first time on NZFF.

[ardypilot]

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I helped Ian with photos. This is my first time on NZFF.[/quote]
Welcome to our wonderful world! You might wish to introduce yourself here: http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4436

[shmbry]

QUOTE (GmanNZ @ Nov 15 2007, 05:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great Bristol model Steve, I helped Ian with photos. This is my first time on NZFF.

Hello GmanNZ

Firstly many, many thanks for helping with the photos. You can never have enough research so any additions are most welcome.
As a direct result of your efforts I've been able to add the Cargo door operating handle to the model. The rest of the mechanism will follow.



Also I've now incorporated the door locks. Some of the stringers have also been added to the interior.





Through some XML Kung Foo the cargo doors will;

Open and close automatically with the default SHIFT+E then 2, this also opens and closes the locks.

Open manually by clicking the right side of the plate behind the handle, the doors will only open manually if all the locks have been opened
manually with a right click.

Close manually by clicking the left side of the plate, the locks then have to be manually closed with a left click.

If the locks are clicked either left or right with the doors opening or closing manually the locks will not close.

The doors can only be opened or closed with the aircraft on the ground and only if both props are not turning.

I have also cleaned up the seat cushions and given them a more rounded authentic appearance.



The seats have now been animated. In the case of the Co Pilots seat it can;

Travel forwards / backwards. This will move the view point forwards / backwards. It will only travel backwards if the floor hatch is closed
exactly as in the aircraft.

Raise and lower. This will raise / lower the view point.

Raise and lower the arm rests.




Once again many thanks for your help, and I'll keep you posted as the model developes.

[GmanNZ]

QUOTE (shmbry @ Nov 16 2007, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello GmanNZ

Firstly many, many thanks for helping with the photos. You can never have enough research so any additions are most welcome.
As a direct result of your efforts I've been able to add the Cargo door operating handle to the model. The rest of the mechanism will follow.

Hi Steve, no probs with the photos, I enjoyed doing it very much and was great to see Ian jumping all over the place, Rob, Ian and I had lots of fun.
Ian is a good keen man. Steve what you are doing is really great.
Regards,
Gary

[Ian Warren]

A Thought , very little mentioned about this accident , this next week , but for CHRISTCHURCH STAR

[CathyH]

QUOTE (toprob @ Nov 8 2007, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Its obvious from the photo that I'm not really flying the thing -- actually, Ian did all the flying...

I served on these things and I am amazed even now that the damn things actually FLY! they always reminded me of a bumblbee, sort if "hey I'm flying, but I'm not sure how" I love this, can we have an RNZAF reskin please? also as far as I know the Pakistan airforce flew thirty of the same models inot the 70's especilaly in Kashmir, they've never been modelled, I'll see if I can track down some photos, will this fly in FSX?

[Ian Warren]

Hello Cathy I'll let Steve do the full run on versions and devolpment The one I can tell you , our good friends at RNZAF Wigram have already given me the paint plans , one thing for sure , there will be a photo real skin , that hanger,d version for sure .

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (CathyH @ Nov 20 2007, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I served on these things and I am amazed even now that the damn things actually FLY! they always reminded me of a bumblbee, sort if "hey I'm flying, but I'm not sure how" I love this, can we have an RNZAF reskin please? also as far as I know the Pakistan airforce flew thirty of the same models inot the 70's especilaly in Kashmir, they've never been modelled, I'll see if I can track down some photos, will this fly in FSX?

You might know Peter Vincent then?


This Bristol looks awesome, and seeing as i might now be getting FSX it looks even better!

[shmbry]

QUOTE (CathyH @ Nov 20 2007, 04:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I served on these things and I am amazed even now that the damn things actually FLY! they always reminded me of a bumblbee, sort if "hey I'm flying, but I'm not sure how" I love this, can we have an RNZAF reskin please? also as far as I know the Pakistan airforce flew thirty of the same models inot the 70's especilaly in Kashmir, they've never been modelled, I'll see if I can track down some photos, will this fly in FSX?

Hi CathyH

Yes this will and does fly in FSX, although initially modelled for FS2004 before the release of FSX I decided to push ahead with FSX. As there is no completion date I wanted to ensure future compatibility. Having said that it may be possible to retrospectively create a version for FS2004 should there be sufficient demand. As far as I am aware ( this being my first model ) the main problem lies with the textures and that would have to be two sets, one for each sim version.

As regards versions, I am hoping to start with the MK 1, MK 1A and MK 2A ( Wayfarer ) from there it will be fairly easy to produce the later versions.
The current model is something of a hybrid having most of the features of a MK 1 but with MK 21 and later undercarriage and instrument panels.
In the future I would also like to do the MK 31 T. A turboprop with radar and possibly a glass panel, basically because flight sim lets you use your imagination.

The instrument panels are proving to be something of a headache as no two versions are the same and precise instrument layouts for each version are elusive. Consequently all versions may end up with a generic panel. The same can be said for the radio installations. Also, given that a lot of Freighters had more than one operator during the lives, finding the right instrument / radio layout for each paint scheme taking into account individual operators mods would be a monumental task.

In closing, CathyH may I ask in what capacity you worked with Freighters ?

Back to polygon shuffling and xml crunching !

[avenger2504]

Nice picture of CPT. I did some work on her last week. Here's a pic. She is the only Bristol Freighter in the world being ground run! There's a link to a youtube video clip at the bottom as well.

If you are going to the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka you will see her taxiing around.
Here's a cockpit shot

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gvlVNeKo3k
How is the sim getting on as I would enjoy trying it out!

[Ian Warren]

avenger2504 Id best get hold of Steve , he was in change of work early last year , the Bristol really needs to see some air time .

[greaneyr]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 6 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

avenger2504 Id best get hold of Steve , he was in change of work early last year , the Bristol really needs to see some air time .

There's a thread devoted to Al's project on CPT over here: http://rnzaf.proboards43.com/index.cgi?boa...amp;thread=2581

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (greaneyr @ Feb 6 2009, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There's a thread devoted to Al's project on CPT over here: http://rnzaf.proboards43.com/index.cgi?boa...amp;thread=2581

Thanx Richard , pleased there is so much interest , now let see if we can an update from Steve .

[cambridgedan]

wow ive never seen a plane for flight sim that hasnt been painted up yet, its kinda cool, the plane looks good, looking forward to seeing the pics when its finished

[Ian Warren]

Steve is planning the type that was operated by SAFE Air , and many others , at the moment it seems hes falling of the edge of the earth , the model is going to be a payware , looking at that detail its going to be worth it .

[Adrian Brausch]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 24 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Steve is planning the type that was operated by SAFE Air , and many others , at the moment it seems hes falling of the edge of the earth , the model is going to be a payware , looking at that detail its going to be worth it .

Anyone know what is the guts with this lurvely machine for FSX ?

[Ian Warren]

Adrian , I guess i'd better try the man again , no word from since last year and i have sent many emails , i'll try his design blog and couple others connected to his project .

[Naki]

Hmmm funnny I just thinking about this model the other day and whether there was any progress...is the pesron that is doing it in NZ?

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Naki @ Jul 22 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

..is the pesron that is doing it in NZ?

No , Steve's in the UK , I believe he has the help .. tech aspect from Hawkins Air who flew the last Bristol Freighter flight in Canada.