Gmax Ercoupe in Progress

[alan_harmi]

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks

[SilverFox441]

Very nice, you've captured the lines of this classic little beauty.

[Felix/FFDS]

Just remember, you CAN make two basic variations - with auto-rudder, and without.

NIce looking model.

[SkyNoz]

Very nice indeed!!!!!!

[alan_harmi]

Thanks guys...still working on her.

Just remember, you CAN make two basic variations - with auto-rudder, and without

Can this be done at the model stage so under variants I can have two options for people, one with rudder pedals and one without?

If you can tell me or provide a link to how to do it please let me know.

Thanks again for your comments.  Here is my progress in the vc without rudder pedals.



Alan

[Felix/FFDS]

From a visual modelling point of view, it's very easy ...

For your auto rudder model, just tag the rudder parts as l_aileron_key or r_aileron_key  and animate them via key frames, as appropriate.  Your rudder parts then move according to the aileron movement.

For your "rudder" model, just model normally... your pedals are Lever_Stick_L_R, and unless you want fancy rudder animation, just tag the rudder parts "rudder" and "rudder_01"

For your auto-rudder model, though, the user should set their flightsim to "auto-rudder" to get the "full" experience.



That's the simplistic way.  I'm quite sure that someone can come up with a better way to "force" the issue.

[alan_harmi]

Thanks Felix.
Another progress picture

[Jakemaster]

That looks good!

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

Looks amazing!
When you get done, send me the texture I would love to repaint a few textures for it!
And if you need any alpha/beta testers, I would love to help you out!

[Fitter]

Looks great Alan! The Eurocoupe is a nice aircraft and Fs9 needs a good model of that one....You're the wright guy to do it
Cant wait to have it in my hangar....You as a Father know how hard is to finish a model....
Im trying to start something but dont have time...I was thinking in a Aero AE-145....I already have the 3 views but still dont have time....see ya on msn soon

[alan_harmi]

Just a quick update guys...model is nearly finished...flight dynamics seem to be good..should be off to the paint shop shortly..hopefully by the end of the weekend.

[alan_harmi]

She takes to the skies finally.

[Fitter]

She takes to the skies finally.

Can't Wait ...

[alan_harmi]

One more.

[alan_harmi]

Quick update:
Model finished.
FDE's Nearly there
Paint Kit...waiting on atm
3d gauges in vc...going but slowly