Author Topic: Spit V Progress (screenie) of new Inst's (Read 1893 times)

Fidd · « **on:** January 29, 2004, 07:36:00 AM »

I'm getting on pretty well with the spit V's, I've reworked most of the cockpit instrumentation, and have made some progress on wing panels.

Piccie shows where I've got to so far. The gymbal compass was created from scratch, with reference to a photograph. Took 6 and a half hours!

BlckMgk · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2004, 10:05:59 AM »

nice...

acepilot2 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2004, 01:39:57 PM »

GReat! I love to see cockpits being redone. I redid the pony cockpit because I felt it was too much like the ah1 cockpit.

Flossy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2004, 01:47:03 PM »

Very nice, Fidd!

Replicant · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2004, 05:21:17 PM »

Very nice Fidd!

Question, do you think it would be possible to re-gauge the Imperial dials to Metric whilst keeping accuracy? (109s etc.)

Also, do you have a list of which aircraft you'd like to see reskinned?

Wmaker · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2004, 05:37:04 PM »

WTG Fidd! That is looking VERY cool! I wish something like this could be done on all the planes in the MA.

The limits of the current AH2 unfortunately will probably make cockpits like that offline only.

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Originally posted by hitech
Gauges will only be on the plane with new skin. I would strongly suggest you limit to external and possible interior. Starting to mess with the gauges starts pushing the limits.

Fidd · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2004, 05:45:04 PM »

I'm planning to do a similar job on the Spit IX, Spit I and 109e, and possibly f eventualluy. When this skin is finished I should be able to turn out certainly spit V's very rapidly on request.

Regarding gauges, yes, I'm planning to put historically accurate gauges, or at least the style of gauges, for each aircraft. The problem is that you need to have the needle deflection equal the same speed/altitude etc no matter what dial face it has. Metrification shouldn't present a problem, although there may be issues with the 10,000 foot counter.

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Originally posted by Replicant
Very nice Fidd!

Question, do you think it would be possible to re-gauge the Imperial dials to Metric whilst keeping accuracy? (109s etc.)

Also, do you have a list of which aircraft you'd like to see reskinned?

Kweassa · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2004, 07:06:31 PM »

Youch! I suggest upping the pic in a jpg format, Fidd - long time to load!

The guages look absolutely stunning - it is beautiful!!

If somebody makes a collective skin site running for AH2 skins(*hint hint* anyone?), I'll bet "Fidd's Custom Interiors Pack" will become one of the most popular downloads!

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About the possibilities of seeing them in the game;

I asked the question and got this answer.

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Gauges will only be on the plane with new skin. I would strongly suggest you limit to external and possible interior. Starting to mess with the gauges starts pushing the limits.

HiTech

Now, the guages itself, seems to be off limits for online play, as HT puts it. However, he does say 'possible interior' - which suggests the possibility of a clever work around: leave the gauges untouched, but beef up the details on the interiors, so it creates a good, immersive feeling despite the generic/yard-ft-mile guages.

My suggestion is, try making two versions of the cockpit - where the interiors are touched and strengthened in detail, modified and accomodated to create the best historic illusion even with the generic guages.. and a separate interiors for offline playing complete with historic guages.

acepilot2 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2004, 08:20:07 PM »

i am working on new exteriors using photographs, and they are coming toghether pretty good. I would like to see some ah skinners unite, some working ontextures, others working on gauges to make the ultimate cockpit..hehe

Fidd · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2004, 02:49:18 AM »

He won't like Rita Hayworth then. That was sodding hard to do. Half the picture is on the RPM gauge at one resolution, the other an the fascia at a different one. I think it looks good though!Rita Hayworth

Fidd · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2004, 09:44:45 PM »

Progress so far, Spit V's cockpit virtually finished.

Octavius · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2004, 09:57:22 PM »

A skinning genius! I'm salivating, Fidd

BlckMgk · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2004, 10:18:15 AM »

Wow... I'd really like to see the complete work keep us updated bud!

-BM

MadBirdCZ · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2004, 10:24:04 AM »

Umm.... Aehm... Makes me wonder... Shouldn't the magnettos be set ON during flight actually?

mars01 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2004, 06:47:26 PM »

Kick prettythang panel Fidd,

Love the pic nice touch:D